Swinging in Paradise: The Story of Jazz in Montreal, First EditionFor almost half a century, more jazz was made in Montreal than anywhere else in Canada. Swinging in Paradise tells the story of jazz and nightlife in Montreal from the arrival of the first black musicians from the United States; through the heady days of swing, show biz, big bands, and bebop; to the tumultuous 1960s and Montreals unique experiments in free jazz and fusion. This is more than music history; it's a rich social history of Montreal after