A Fine Kind of Madness: Ronnie Scott Remembered

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Ronnie Scott - legendary jazzman and creator of the eponymous Soho nightclub - died in his Chelsea flat at Christmas 1996. His had been a colourful, extraordinary and often troubled life, marked by a life-long battle with depression which ultimately killed him. But people who knew him attest to his wonderful warmth and great humour, which helped to carry him through the bad times.

Now his daughter Rebecca, who enjoyed a close relationship with her father, has written his biography, focusing on the real man behind the legend. This is a moving and personal tribute to a remarkable man.

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It is difficult to recall a more complete or indeed more sympathetic recall of British jazzmaking over the last 40 years. This wondrous tribute is surely required reading. - Crescendo & Jazz Music

Ronnie was demon-haunted, flawed and unique. This fine book makes this manifest. - Mail on Sunday

Author Bio

Rebecca Scott had a very close relationship with her father. She has followed in his footsteps and now works in the music industry in America.