Harland Press

A FEW (MORE) KUDOS for Oak Bay local author Robert Harwood’s book I Went Down to St James Infirmary.": The book is one of a kind. Bob Harwood states that this is the end of the story, as far as he has it in him to tell it. This work is unique, so if you don’t have it, get it. Malcolm Shaw, Editor of Jazz and Ragtime Records (1897-1942), Mr Harwood opened up so many musical alleys to explore. A sparkling book! Digger,... "What bettter way to honour a great song than to tell a great story about it!" David Fulmer, author of The Dying Crapshooter's Blues and The Valentin St. Cyr Mysteries. "A goldmine of information, with an amazing cast of characters. The definitive statement on the subject and a very entertaining read to boot." Rob Walker, author of Letters from New Orleans and The Art of Noticing "Robert Harwood’s book is not the first devoted to one song, but it is the first to cross so many stylistic fences in its attempt to trace the origins of a tune, one which is lost in the mists of time." Mark Berresford, review for VJM’s Blues and Jazz Mart For sale at Ivy’s Bookshop, on OB Avenue, through the author’s website, http://www.stjamesinfirmary.ca/purchase.html, or Amazon.

Robert Harwood’s just posted another fascinating entry on the blog about his book I Went Down to St James Infirmary. Read all about it! https://iwentdowntostjamesinfirmary.blogspot.com/

Another happy reader: I really enjoyed I Went Down to the Saint James Infirmary. It’s true scholarship without academic bullshit. (I know about the latter as I taught for 12 years at UofT. BTW Books is beautifully designed.... Stay safe and stay well, Joe Medjuck

Have a relisten: https://www.cbc.ca//st-james-infirmary-the-elusive-history

Great gift for the music fiend in your life. All things St James Infirmary, blues and all that jazz. Best buy from the website: http://www.stjamesinfirmary.ca/