{"product_id":"that-swingin-sound-the-musical-friendship-of-ella-fitzgerald-and-louis-armstrong-hardcover","title":"That Swingin' Sound!: The Musical Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRekha S. Rajan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKen Daley\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis rhythmic read-aloud picture book biography dances through the musical childhoods of jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, their rise to stardom, and the friendship that kept them swingin'.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eElla Fitzgerald loved to dance. When little Ella heard jazz music, the music notes moved her legs as she twirled around New York City. Way down south, Louis Armstrong loved to sing. When jazz music played, young Louis's voice rumbled like a steam train in New Orleans. While Ella dreamed of dancing on stage and Louis of being a famous singer, it wasn't until they switched things up that they became famous, Ella for singing and Louis playing the trumpet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe two jazz musicians had heard of each other, but never had a chance to meet. Until one magical night when they took the stage together, the music started to swing, and a lifelong musical friendship was born. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis true story about world-renowned jazz artists Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong's musical partnership is a testament to the power of dreams, music, and friendship to help us all keep playing on.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Rekha S. Rajan is a musician, classically trained opera singer, and the \u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of over fifteen books for kids and adults, including the This Is Music board book series, \u003ci\u003eCan You Dance Like a Peacock?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmazing Landmarks\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThat Swingin' Sound!\u003c\/i\u003e. She has a doctorate and a master's in music education from Teachers College, Columbia University and a master's in education from Roosevelt University, where she also received a bachelor's degree in music. Rekha lives in Chicago with her husband and children. Learn more at RekhaSRajan.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKen Daley's art has been featured in children's books, print publications, and exhibitions across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. He is the illustrator of picture books including \u003ci\u003eSaturday Morning at the 'Shop \u003c\/i\u003eby Keenan Jones, \u003ci\u003e That Swingin' Sound \u003c\/i\u003eby Rekha S. Rajan, \u003ci\u003e Granny's Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e by Sadé Smith, and \u003ci\u003eBlack Boy, Black Boy\u003c\/i\u003e by Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond. Ken lives in Ontario. Visit him at KenDaleyArt.com.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.2 x 11.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 14, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43339232706649,"sku":"9781665957038","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6465\/9545\/files\/Bz7JpBlFNv9781665957038.webp?v=1779437141","url":"https:\/\/warrenssanctuaryofthemind.myshopify.com\/fr\/products\/that-swingin-sound-the-musical-friendship-of-ella-fitzgerald-and-louis-armstrong-hardcover","provider":"Warren's sanctuary of the mind","version":"1.0","type":"link"}