An account of the varied artistic and human achievements of the band that put the legendary Keith Emerson on the map: The Nice, one of the most fertile musical experiments of the 1960's - the era that would change the course of music - a creative fusion of styles (Rock, Jazz, Folk, Classical) that would be the spark for the birth of the `Progressive' movement in Rock music. To this day in spite of their "Vita Brevis" (short existence, to quote one of their album titles) listening to The Nice is a unique experience, capable of opening the doors of the imagination as it did for the dozens of great artists who were influenced by this band. As well as telling the story of the band and its influence on music, it also includes an in depth analysis of the discography, a chronology and details of unofficial recordings.