"Miles Davis Was His Name - So What" by Louise Rogers & Francis Hsueh

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Miles Davis Was His Name - So What is a new children's book written by Louise Rogers and illustrated by Francis Hsueh.

Using Louise's original lyrics to Miles Davis’ groundbreaking piece, “So What”, and illustrations by artist Francis Hsueh, young readers are inspired to learn about this visionary jazz trumpeter, composer, and innovator.

Vibrant and colorful illustrations of music notes, instruments, city landscapes, and birds (evocative of saxophonist Charlie “the Bird” Parker) introduce readers to his character, personality, and commitment to the art of trumpet playing. “So What” can be found on the recording Kind of Blue by Miles Davis.

Mr. Hsueh playfully reimagines well known images of Miles Davis and uses a palette inspired by Davis’ album cover art. These illustrations combined with the text encourage young readers to explore language, sound, and reading.

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What’s inside:

• 33-page hardcover picture book, suitable for readers aged 3-8
  
• Lyrics by Louise Rogers, Illustrations by Francis Hsueh
• Size: 10.75” x 9.75”

"Louise Rogers is doing the sacred work of bringing awareness of the true spirit of jazz in her children's about Miles Davis.  In this scary time of AI, TikTok attention spans, and immediate gratification media, she is teaching young minds to lay back, bask in joy and engage with one of the greatest masters of understatement, Miles Davis.  She does so with simplicity, ease, fun and beautiful drawings (Francis Hsueh), much as Miles did with his music!!  Brava Louise and thank you!!!" 
- Arturo O'Farrill, Founder, Artistic Director, Belongó/Afro Latin Jazz Alliance

“Out of sight! Louise Rogers captures the spirit of jazz with humor, surprise, syncopation, call and response, and soul in her new book, Miles Davis Was His Name - So What. Read it with your youngster, feel the beat and get steeped in the infectious good feeling of bebop.” 
- Eli “Dr. E” Yamin, Co-founder, Managing and Artistic Director, Jazz Power Initiative

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