Ethan Mordden

Book Review: A Critical Look at Barbra Streisand’s Career

Ethan Mordden’s exhaustive take on Barbra Streisand may not be what diehard fans are looking for.

Book Review: An Authoritative and Highly Opinionated History of the Musical ‘Chicago’

Ethan Mordden’s volume openly defies anyone to dismiss the American musical as mere fluff.

Sadie September 16, 2019 at 6:12 pm on Book Review: “Where the Crawdads Sing” — Are the Rural Poor Noble Savages?The reviewer (and negative commentators) missed the point of the story. It was about nature vs. nurture. Kya had no...
Allen Michie September 12, 2019 at 9:26 am on Jazz CD Review: Miles Davis’ “Rubberband” — Stretch Your EarsMr. Giles, Thanks for your reply. MFs like myself will always be envious of the opportunities you, Mr. Hall, and...
Zane Giles September 11, 2019 at 9:21 pm on Jazz CD Review: Miles Davis’ “Rubberband” — Stretch Your EarsAs one of the producers on Rubberband, I must say I respect your honest review of the project. But in...
Steve Provizer September 11, 2019 at 6:08 pm on Jazz CD Review: Miles Davis’ “Rubberband” — Stretch Your EarsYes, a very different category, as is "In a Silent Way."
Allen Michie September 11, 2019 at 5:36 pm on Jazz CD Review: Miles Davis’ “Rubberband” — Stretch Your EarsYou're right, thanks! Actually the first electric Miles is on "Miles in the Sky," recorded in 1968. Since Herbie Hancock...