1.   But Goldin and Rouse show that when musicians are judged purely on their merits, women get a huge break.

2.   Later, black musicians were harshly judged by a younger generation of African-Americans for kowtowing to white audiences.

3.   Since musicians tend to be hip, funny and possessed of a callous honesty in judging other musicians, the book has an engaging, oral history quality.

4.   The musicians are judged on quality, variety and appropriateness for the mass transit environment.

5.   You can judge a musician by the company he keeps, and Charlap is right at home in some pretty classy circles.