Fact-filled biographies of more than 200 musicians. Includes Oscar Peterson, Paul Bley, Oliver Jones, Steep Wade, Bernie Primeau, Vic Vogel, Sonny Greenwich, and Louis Metcalf. A companion to John Gilmore's previous work, Swinging in Paradise: The Story of Jazz in Montreal which received much acclaim for its vivid portrayal of Montreal's rich nightlife and jazz activity over the past 50 years.