Little Melba and Her Big Trombone Written by: Katheryn Russell-Brown Illustrated by: Frank Morrison Publisher: Lee & Low Books Why I Love It: The cover of Little Melba and Her Big Trombone is irresistible, and I love the way Melba's body stretches and curves while she holds her trombone. This little girl feels the music. Melba Liston (1926-1999) is a jazz pioneer who got a trombone when she was 7 years old. She became an accomplished composer, arranger, and performer. She wor