Traces the life of the internationally acclaimed musician and composer who helped popularize jazz music. The author/illustrator of the highly successful Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series lends his creative talents to another fun, informative series, this one featuring world-famous composers. Venezia's clever mix of historical photos, his own tongue-in-cheek cartoon illustrations, and factual biographical text combine to present the...

Briefly recounts the life of a composer who wrote beautiful sonatas and symphonies despite tragic personal problems.

A brief biography of the prolific eighteenth-century composer and organist who created some of the world's greatest instrumental and religious music.

Presents a biography of the nineteenth-century German composer who combined both classical and romantic musical styles to compose his lively songs and powerful symphonies.

Focuses on the life and music of the composer who brought American themes to classical music in such works as "El Salon Mexico" and "Billy the Kid"

Clever illustrations and story lines give children a light yet realistic overview of John Philip Sousa's life, style, and music.