Reissued in stunning new cover, to match the new edition of Nicholson s Billie Holiday
This biography is a model not only of research, but of musical insight Observer
Just to state that this book is a full account of this splendid lady s life and times barely hints at the depth and detail which the indefatigable Nicholson has unearthed . . . A triumph Crescendo & Jazz Music
When it comes to the music Nicholson is right on Washington Post
Nicholson is a shrewd critic, handling the roll-call of names from bebop and beyond with care and judgement . . . his discography is exemplary The Times
Knocks spots off earlier attempts at Ella s biography The Wire
