Various Artists - Jazz for Kids: Sing, Clap, Wiggle and Shake

The fun songs here are timeless classics that appeal to kids of all ages. By featuring childhood favorites such as "Old McDonald" and "The Muffin Man," both sung by Ella Fitzgerald, as well as more offbeat songs ("Mumbles" by Oscar Peterson featuring Clark Terry), Jazz for Kids makes for a great way to teach youngsters about jazz and swing music as well as some of its most legendary performers.

Little ones can sing along with Lionel Hampton's "Rag Mop" and share in the hand claps on "When the Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along" performed here by Carmen McRae. Their appetites will surely be fueled by Louis Prima's "Yes! We Have No Bananas" and "Potato Chips" from Slim Gaillard and His Baker's Dozen.

The kid-tested collection (children, nieces and nephews of Verve Records' staff helped make the final selections) also includes "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens" by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five, "Chicken Rhythm" also by Slim Gaillard, and Blossom Dearie's "Doop-Doo-De-Doop (A Doodlin' Song)."

Jazz for Kids finishes with an inspiring lesson and uplifting message for both youngsters and adults alike in the form of Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World."

As Jazz for Kids makes little girls and boys dance, smile, giggle and ask for more, it is finally a children's album that their parents won't mind listening to again, and again, and again, and again... Album Description

Jazz for Kids

This is indeed a wonderful CD. The music is lively, fun, and novel. The songs are ones that can't help but bring a smile and laughs. The whole family really loves to hear this CD, we find our self's singing along, while my Grandson just dances and laughs and truely enjoys it. October 6, 2008

FANTASTIC CD

This CD is great to listen to with your little ones. The songs are fun and not too annoying for adults. August 25, 2008

Jazz for Kids

We love this CD as a family. It is something my husband and I don't mind listening to as well. I also intend to use it in my classroom with my students. July 7, 2008

Wonderful for all ages!!!

I recently purchased this CD for my 9 month old because she loves music. This CD was such a hit with her. She loves to dance to the music, especially Old MacDonald and Ragg Mopp!! My husband and I truly enjoy listening to it as well. Every song is great. We play it several times a day. I hope they come up with a Jazz for Kids II! You will not be disappointed with this CD! June 9, 2008

Jazz for Kids: Sing, Clap, Wiggle and Shake

You like jazz? You want your kids to enjoy jazz? This CD is a nice and fun way to introduce them to jazz. I bought this for my girls for Christmas and they love it. It even gets played in the car and we all enjoy it. May 3, 2008

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