“A model of independent scholarship, ... A highly immersive experience.
—NPR music critic Kevin Whitehead, Point of Departure
“A dizzying, stunning achievement of research and scholarship. ... A joyful, sometimes psychedelic experience.”
—Mike Chamberlain, All About Jazz
“Masterfully sums up Rivers’ lengthy and productive career. ... A formidable document. ... Clearly sets the standard
for any future work in this format.”
—Robert Iannapollo, ARSC Journal
“I have never encountered anything approaching [Lopez’] obsessive thoroughness. ... A testament to Rivers’ enduring
music and his invaluable role as incubator/advocate/on the bandstand educator.
—Peter Margasak, The WIRE
“Rick Lopez’s 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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“A Rosetta Stone of insight, and a ... worthy tribute to an overlooked giant of the music.” |
—Taylor Ho Bynum |
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“An incredible piece of work, ... really something else. Informative and entertaining. |
—Barry Altschul |
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“Absolutely mind-blowing! So great!” |
—Mats Gustafsson |
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“An essential resource, a trail map for a rare and beautiful landscape of sounds.” |
—Larry Blumenfeld |
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“A tremendous document. ... This book is powerful.” |
—Jason Moran |
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“Lopez’s Sam Rivers sessionography is state of the art.” |
—Lewis Porter |
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“Rick Lopez has done it again!” |
—James Brandon Lewis |
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