Expressive illustrations.
In rhyming text, Mr. Alexander shares the story of Acoustic Rooster who wanted to win this year's Barnyard Talent Show. He decides to create his own jazz band featuring Duck Ellington, Bee Holiday and Poncho Ernesto Cruz (Pork Chop).
Lots of references to the jazz greats.
In the back there is a musical glossary, a list of musicians and songs referred to in the story with a historical explanation and a jazz timeline.
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