“Astonishing.”
—Richard Scheinen, The New York Times
“A dizzying, stunning achievement. ... A joyful, sometimes psychedelic experience.”
—Mike Chamberlain, All About Jazz
“A model of independent scholarship, ... A highly immersive experience.
—NPR music critic Kevin Whitehead, Point of Departure
“One of those rare works that are destined to become references.”
—Pierre Crepon, WeJazz Magazine
“A formidable document. ... Clearly sets the standard for any future work in this format.”
—Robert Iannapollo, ARSC Journal
“As comprehensive a portrait of Rivers as you could possibly imagine.”
—John Sharpe, The New York City Jazz Record
“A testament to Rivers’ enduring music and his invaluable role as incubator/advocate/on the bandstand educator.
—Peter Margasak, The WIRE
“[This] book is by no means a biography. It’s not a discography either, and it’s not a photo documentation.
And yet somehow it is everything at the same time.
—Wolfram Knauer, Jazzinstitut Darmstadt (January 2023)
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