“I've worked with the best cats around, and 
Nicky is one of a kind! This sweet and 
soulful jazz cat followed his dream and came 
out a winner. I love him and so will the kids!”
                                            Quincy Jones

8 x 8 cloth 32 pages 14 color photographs

Featuring original photographs
of Nicky with his jazz friends

Roy Eldridge
Quincy Jones
Lena Horne
Gerry Mulligan
Abbey Lincoln
Lionel Hampton

A story for children of all ages, Nicky The Jazz Cat teaches young people about jazz, originality and the importance of friends and mentors. Nicky is a kitten who learns to play jazz from Roy, a great trumpet player. Word travels fast and soon all the top musicians want to play with him. Nicky becomes everyone's favorite jazz cat.The brightly colored graphics and the rhyming, swinging text—conversations between Nicky and his musician friends—reflect the humor, rhythm and spirit of jazz itself. Children and music fans of all ages will love Nicky's journey—from curious jazz kitten to acclaimed jazz cat.
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