University Press of New England

an excellent introduction to the artist — Wall Street Journal More…

[An] excellent collection . . . Undergraduates and general readers will enjoy and benefit from the balance of personal and academic commentaries. Specialists will particularly appreciate Guy... — Choice More…

The concept of improvisation is historically associated with jazz, comedy, or theater, not dance... Among the authors represented are Susan Leigh Foster, Sally Banes, and Janice Ross, as well... — Library Journal More…

This valuable book unearths a new perspective on dance in New York, a perspective based on attitudes, actions, aesthetics, and definitions of dance by major choreographers and dance writers/theorists... — Choice More…

As the title reveals, Cavicchi's purpose is to put emphasis on 'music-listening' rather than on the more common 'music making.' Cavicchi did extensive research and the book is well argued, from... — Choice More…

A strong-willed talent, Umm Kulthum made her choices wisely and imposed these to lasting effect, as evidenced most recently by the publication of this impressive book — The Wire More…