Take Five by Doug Ramsey

[six string]

I finally broke down and ordered this book from Amazon after trying to buy it locally or even borrow it from the library. The price is what put me off of it initially. I wanted to borrow it from the library and save lots of money but they didn't have it. I thought $45.00 was a lot for a biography until I got the book yesterday and saw it. It's coffee table size and beautifully designed/put together. Now I understand why it cost so much. I had heard from people that it was a good book and being a big fan of Desmond, I really wanted to read it. I was too tired to do any serious reading last night after work, but I did peruse it a little. It looks fantastic and I can't wait to dive into it.

Edited February 22, 2008 by six string

[jlhoots]

I finally broke down and ordered this book from Amazon after trying to buy it locally or even borrow it from the library. The price is what put me off of it initially. I wanted to borrow it from the library and save lots of money but they didn't have it. I thought $45.00 was a lot for a biography until I got the book yesterday and saw it. It's coffee table size and beautifully designed/put together. Now I understand why it cost so much. I had heard from people that it was a good book and being a big fan of Desmond, I really wanted to read it. I was too tired to do any serious reading last night after work, but I did peruse it a little. It looks fantastic and I can't wait to dive into it.

I believe you'll enjoy it.

I know I did.

[GA Russell]

Now that you mention it, I should have asked for it for Christmas!

[ghost of miles]

One of the better jazz bios out there IMO--here's some previous discussion.

[six string]

Thanks for the link GOM. I knew the subject had already been discussed, but I didn't find a thread. I've hardly scratched the surface and I alreayd think it's one of the best books on a jazz musican I've ever seen. I'm glad I have the link to Doug's blog too. It looks like something I'll want to visit regularly. Other people of said this before, but I want to say it too.

This is for me the best jazz website in existance. The knowledge and passion here is heads above anywhere else I've been on the net. Thanks for putting up with me and letting me walk among giants.