Nightfly
"NIGHTFLY IS A MUST-READ FOR EVERY STEELY DAN FAN. Peter Jones
covers all aspects of Donald Fagen’s career, both with Steely Dan and as a solo artist. I am amazed as to the level of detail in the descriptions of the recording sessions and the analyses of the lyrics of the songs." Jay Graydon, guitarist on Steely Dan’s Aja.
"PETER JONES HAS DONE AN IMPECCABLE JOB ILLUMINATING ONE OF MUSIC’S MOST MERCURIAL AND MYSTERIOUS FIGURES. Exhaustive research, rich storytelling, and keen observations make this a must-read, not just for Fagen fans and Steely Dan devotees but any music fans that relish compelling inside stories from the vinyl era. A comprehensive, critical biography that will also help you listen to classic albums like Pretzel Logic, Katy Lied, Aja, and others with fresh new ears." Chris Epting, author of James Dean Died Here.
"An informative and engaging read." Classic Rock
"Thorough and readable… an exemplary examination of Fagen’s music and life." Library Journal
"Fagen fans will find this detailed account a worthy complement to the singer’s own memoir, Eminent Hipsters." Publishers Weekly
"An insightful, detailed, heavily researched and wonderfully well-written tome. [Jones] adds much for fans of the man, the Dan and the body of work… More importantly, Jones gets as close as possible to the inner workings and thoughts of the inscrutable subject." Houston Press
This is Bop
"Peter Jones does a superior job of covering Hendricks’ long life…and adventures… a definitive portrait of one of jazz’s great characters… highly recommended." Scott Yanov, Los Angeles Jazz Scene
"Combining a history of bop singing with a vivid portrayal of the gospel of the griot Saint Jon and a study of language itself, Jones gets to the point and lingers there with love, laughter, and impactful details based on deep research and thoughtful hypothesis." A.D. Amorosi, Jazz Times
"This excellent biography." Brian Priestley, Jazzwise
"Thoroughly researched on both sides of the Atlantic and featuring interviews with many of Hendrick’s close family and colleagues, This Is Bop is an insightful and entertaining portrait of a flawed though much-loved jazz great." Ian Patterson, All About Jazz
"Jones displays skillful, observant musical commentary likely to satisfy sophisticated jazz fans… this book is a must-read." Jeff Kaliss, San Francisco Classical Voice
"Admirably clear-sighted… a fascinating survey of a career spanning the golden age of jazz, but also an intriguing study of a complex, many-layered character." Chris Parker, London Jazz News
This is Hip
"Peter Jones’s excellent 2018 Murphy biography… ." Ian Harrison, Mojo
"Mr Jones is a most gifted writer. He has written an amazing account of Mark’s life. Before reading it, I wouldn’t have believed that I could learn so much more about a man that I already knew." Steve Voce, Jazz Journal
"Beautifully researched… many of us didn’t get it some of the time, but Peter Jones did. It’s a lovely book, affectionately dedicated to an authentic, much admired jazz innovator." Carol Sloane
"An exemplary text. Journalist and singer Peter Jones has written the definitive biography of Mark Murphy." Angelo Leonardo, All About Jazz
"Assiduously researched and adeptly written… Jones not only sets the material in context but also writes insightfully about the music." Peter Quinn, Jazzwise
"A model biography. Richly detailed, balanced and consistently thoughtful, it should be enjoyed not only by its core audience, committed Murphy admirers, but also by the general reader." Chris Parker, London Jazz News