Juan garcia esquivel biography of rory

A playful picture-book biography of the father of space-age lounge music!

“A beautiful addition to music biography collections for upper elementary students.”—School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

“Incorporates enough sound effects to make Esquivel proud.”—Booklist

A self-taught Mexican composer, arranger, bandleader, and pianist, Juan García Esquivel was a pioneer in the use of stereo sound in the s and '60s.

Juan's music is quirky, fun, and truly out of this world, with unusual instrumentation and unorthodox vocal textures and effects.

About the Book Juan Garcia Esquivel was born in Mexico and grew up to the sounds of mariachi bands.

Esquivel is considered to be the king of late s-early s quirky instrumental pop, or lounge music – Rory's choice of his music shows that.

Juan Garcia Esquivel was born in Mexico and grew up to the sounds of mariachi bands.

Gorgeously illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh, this lively biography follows Juan Garcia Esquivel from Mexico to New York City.

Esquivel, aka Juan Garcia Esquivel.

Juan was a true musical innovator, using sound and stereo as his musical palette.

Esquivel! Space-Age Sound Artist was written by Susan Duncan Tonatiuh created the book's illustrations using his award-winning style based on ancient Mexican art.

Check out Esquivel’s crazy-cool sound right here! It’s out of this world!

“A lively introduction to a somewhat obscure and profoundly innovat