"In order to save his life and his marriage, Simon Nardis gave up his career as an outstandingly innovative jazz pianist. No more road trips, alcohol, drugs, or women. And no more jazz. For ten years, Simon has worked at a humdrum job and led a quiet home life with his wife, Suzanne. Then, one evening, he finds himself in a jazz club owned by the American singer Debbie Parker.

The sudden, irresistible reawakening of sexual and artistic passion in this middleaged man leads to a tragicomedy of missed trains and missed opportunities, as seen through the eyes of Suzanne, Debbie, and a painter, the good friend of Simon who tells their story and, indirectly, his own."--BOOK JACKET.