Peter King - Flying High

[nakedlunch]

Hi all,

Has anyone read/reading Peter King's autobiography? It came out last week. It really is a gripping read and a real insight into not only his life but also the jazz scene from the late 50's onwards. I am 2/3rds of the way through.

 

[bodak]

Hi all,

Has anyone read/reading Peter King's autobiography? It came out last week. It really is a gripping read and a real insight into not only his life but also the jazz scene from the late 50's onwards. I am 2/3rds of the way through.

Where did you buy it from--can't find it anywhere.
Regards.

 

[nakedlunch]

Where did you buy it from--can't find it anywhere.
Regards.

Hi there,

I bought it at the launch in Ronnie Scott's. Waterstones should be able to order one in for you. Are you London based? If so maybe Foyles on Charing Cross Road will have one or maybe he will be selling copies at his gigs?

 

[trimmy]

Thought you may be interested in this...... http://peterkingjazz.com/videos.html
Also.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Flying-High-Jazz-Life-Beyond/dp/095509089X....

 

[les3716]

Hi There, Thanks for that its on my to read list - Checked Amazon they seem to be out of stock!!!

 

[bodak]

Hi There, Thanks for that its on my to read list - Checked Amazon they seem to be out of stock!!!

+1,for that

 

[Sunray]

You can get it here - BUT - I wouldn't if I were you ...

Check out Waterstones Price ... [Link]

£139.59 the cheapest they do ...

Bugger - That's more than just a bit Steep!!!

 

[bodak]

Check out Waterstones Price ... [Link]

£139.59 the cheapest they do ...

Bugger - That's more than just a bit Steep!!!

Must be avin a chortle !!!!

 

[trimmy]

+1,for that

They had 2 in stock when i posted early this morning !!! As the saying goes the early bird catches the worm ))
I'm sure you will be able to order a copy from an established retailer

 

[bodak]

They had 2 in stock when i posted early this morning !!! As the saying goes the early bird catches the worm ))
I'm sure you will be able to order a copy from an established retailer

Yep--its on order.:welldone

 

[AlanU]

I too bought it upstairs at Ronnies, so that accounts for about a quarter of the audience.
My first time at a book launch, surely they are not all as ramshackle and low-key as that? I thought it all a bit embarassing and amateurish.

Not the great literary work that wassisname, Peter King's interviewer, described but the very interesting story of a World class musician that is well worth telling.
Having avidly watched him perform since the early 1980's I wanted to know more, and the book did just that for me.
I could be wrong, but I don't imagine Peter King hawking his books at gigs, I think him too reticent/shy for that.

He's at Googlies Jazz Club on Thursday May 26th, for those within striking distance of Enfield/Potters Bar etc.
May see you there?

 

[Adrian63]

Peter King, in my opinion; in his genre; has been the worlds premier altoman for many years. Close call. Phil Woods aint too sloppy. Peter King is a master.

 

[Ann]

Hi There, Thanks for that its on my to read list - Checked Amazon they seem to be out of stock!!!

You can order it from any bookshop or look for the publisher's website northwaybooks.com. I have to declare an interest as I am the publisher. You should not have to pay more than £20 for this book if you are in the UK. Ann

 

[AlanU]

Hello Ann
Do you think it might have been useful and business-like to quote the book reference number which is ISBN 978-0-9550908-9-9

I was one of the few at the shambolic 'launch' at Ronnie Scott's .
This is another example of failure of people he trusts to promote him, which is so ironically recorded in the book.

It is nice, in this day and age, to have someone admit responsibility.
Thanks Ann

 

[Sunray]

Cheap at half the price ...

You can order it from any bookshop or look for the publisher's website northwaybooks.com. I have to declare an interest as I am the publisher. You should not have to pay more than £20 for this book if you are in the UK. Ann

Hello Ann [Nice to meet you] ;}

Why is it that some organisations charge such high [outrageous] prices.

Have you seen my post [No 7] in this thread ...

It seems that Waterstones Marketplace have reduced the price they expect for this book from £139.59 to a mere £100.10

 

[nakedlunch]

Moving off the subject completely, does anyone know what the 5 stars mean next to certain posts?

 

[kevgermany]

Moving off the subject completely, does anyone know what the 5 stars mean next to certain posts?

One of the options at the top of each thread is a 'Rate this thread' button. The stars show how people have rated the thread, from 1 to 5 (good). Doesn't seem to get used much.

 

[singlereed]

I thoroughly enjoyed hs playing at the Club 606 Tribute gig for Martin Drew this week. I'd never heard or seen Peter before but he was awesome, so effortless and such mastery. He didn't look very well and perhaps was a bit down on out and out energy but he played a really interesting and enjoyable set and was really good value. Mind you, it was an awesome line up with Mornington Lockett on later joined by Art Themen and some other old legends and each band was full of top names on 'rhythm'.

 

[singlereed]

Just got hold of a copy of the book from Amazon. Fascinating and really enjoying it. That's saying something as books rarely hold my attention!

 

[Two Voices]

For those that are interested Amazon has plenty in stock at £13.50. I've just ordered myself a copy

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Flying+High%3A+A+Jazz+Life+and+Beyond+by+Peter+King