Have you seen the movie Green Book or have you heard about Donald Shirley?

Here is the never before told true story about a trio that was lost to time and only recently rediscovered; all because of the movie Green Book. Juri Taht, who was a member of the Don Shirley Trio for nearly three decades, recalls the trio´s glory days. His memories about the trio´s members and so much more have been written down by his daughter-in-law, who also self-published this book.

How much does the movie resemble real-life events? In the movie Green Book, the cellist was depicted as a Russian. Why is that offensive to Juri and why are elderly Estonians not fond of Russians?

Finnish jazz musician and bassist Atro “Wade” Mikkola, who was Donald Shirley´s friend and apprentice, talks about his experiences with the trio´s leader and through musical analysis explains the concept of Donald´s music. Atro sincerely hopes that this book and the examination of his experiences with Donald Shirley will help to increase the understanding and appreciation of this unique Sorcerer´s magical art.

In no way has the publication of this book been supported by the makers of the movie. We didn´t know anything about the film being made and the makers of the film were unaware of the publishing of this book.

Atro Mikkola