“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
“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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