A review by sducharme
Ben's Trumpet by Rachel Isadora

4.0

Ben sits out on the fire escape at his apartment listening to jazz coming from a nearby club. He watches the men practice after school and imagines himself as part of the band, with a trumpet belting out notes and part of the scene. Black and white illustrations capture the energy of 1920's Harlem with realistic portraits of the musicians contrasted with abstract patterns representing their music. Pair this with the novel BUD NOT BUDDY.