Jazzy Toons! Old McDonald Had a Farm Plus More Nursery Rhymes is a fun-filled musical adventure that combines classic children's songs with a jazzy twist. The movie follows the adventures of Kelly Bird and Josh Greenberg as they take the audience on a journey through the world of nursery rhymes. The film opens with Kelly Bird and Josh Greenberg preparing for a big musical performance. They are nervous but excited to share their love of music with the audience. As they take the stage, they launch into the classic children's tune, "Old MacDonald Had a Farm," but with a jazz arrangement that gets the crowd tapping their toes.
As the show progresses, Kelly and Josh take the audience on a musical journey with other beloved nursery rhymes such as "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep," "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," and "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Each song is given the jazzy treatment, with soaring horns, groovy basslines, and scat singing that delight audiences young and old.
Along the way, Kelly and Josh explain the origins of each song in a fun and engaging way. For example, they explain that "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" was originally a poem written by Jane Taylor in 1806, and that the tune we know today was added later. Similarly, they reveal that "Mary Had a Little Lamb" was based on a true story about a girl named Mary Sawyer and her pet lamb.
The film also presents a vibrant and colorful animated world, featuring whimsical characters that dance and sing along with Kelly and Josh. Each animated segment is based on the corresponding nursery rhyme, and brings the story to life in a way that is sure to delight young viewers.
Overall, Jazzy Toons! Old McDonald Had a Farm Plus More Nursery Rhymes is a joyful celebration of music and childhood that is sure to entertain and inspire. Kelly Bird and Josh Greenberg bring a fun and playful energy to the classic songs that we all know and love, while the animated segments add an extra layer of whimsy and imagination. Whether you're a parent looking for a fun activity to do with your child, or just a music lover looking for some jazzy tunes, this movie is a must-see.
