Gary Giddins

In Volume 2 of his Churchillian-scale chronicle, [Giddins] magnifies six years that confirm Crosby's primacy among the searchlights of American music and identity. The word "definitive" seems... — Downbeat More…

Starred Review. There are numerous histories of jazz on the market, but renowned cirtic Giddins and scholar DeVeaux's offering jumps immediately to the top of the list — Booklist More…

A tribute . . . to Parker's gift and grief. Giddins gives the man his due — Los Angeles Times More…

A valuable, jubilant look at a great man and artist — The New York Times More…