Wynton Marsalis

An African American boy observes all the sounds and rhythms in his busy neighborhood.

What's that sound? The back door squeeaks open, sounding like a noisy mouse nearby -- eek, eeek, eeek! Big trucks on the highway rrrrrrrrumble, just as hunger makes a tummy grrrrumble. Ringing with exuberance and auditory delights, this collaboration by world-renowned jazz musician and composer Wynton Marsalis and acclaimed illustrator Paul Rogers takes readers (and listeners) on a rollicking, clanging, clapping tour through the many sounds that fill...

Documentary exploring the history of jazz from its beginnings through the 1990s, including the stories of many of its creators and performers. Includes archival video, still photographs, historical performances, and newly recorded interviews and musical performances.

The in-depth and intimate story of one of the most important African Americans to live in the first half of the 20th century. Tells the story of Jack Johnson, who was the first African American boxer to win the most coveted title in all of sports--Heavyweight Champion of the World. Includes his struggles in and out of the ring and his desire to live his life as a free man in race-obsessed America.