Rhino’s ‘R&B Box’ only creates the blues By Michael Tatum Daily Bruin Senior Staff Rhino’s The R&B Box could be the leading reissue label’s most ambitious project to date. Beginning with Louis Jordan and the jump blues of the ’40s, and ending with the seamless balladry of the ’70s combo The Spinners, the anthology aims […]
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Less than your best just won’t cut it with this fed-up spectator
Less than your best just won’t cut it with this fed-up spectator There’s an old saying that states, "When a wise man (or woman) saves his (or her) hard-earned money (or bartering monetary unit, such as salt or beads) and spends it on a luxury such as a play or concert, that performance should be […]
‘Jazz on Tap’ brings the rhythm of variety to L.A.
‘Jazz on Tap’ brings the rhythm of variety to L.A. Artists bring virtuoso dancing, ‘great jazz’ music to Wadsworth By John Mangum Tap dancing is back, and a group of dedicated artists guarantees that it’s here to stay. These dancers come together at the Wadsworth Theater today through Saturday to bring Los Angeles "Jazz on […]
Martin, Ephron mix it up for ‘Mixed Nuts’ release
Martin, Ephron mix it up for ‘Mixed Nuts’ release Star, screenwriter discuss negative bias directed at comedy By Mike Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Nora Ephron and the star of her soon-to-be-unveiled film Mixed Nuts, Steve Martin, are in town to talk about their proud collaboration. And though they would make a pretty lousy comedy […]
Creative, mellow Phish appear far from ‘Dead’
Creative, mellow Phish appear far from ‘Dead’ Unpredictable band brings unique style to Santa Monica By Gaby Mora Daily Bruin Staff Trying to describe a Phish concert is as futile as trying to label the type of music the band plays. Explaining the gap between concert and album sales is even harder. In 1992, lead […]
UCLA alumnus gives audio tour of Hollywood
UCLA alumnus gives audio tour of Hollywood Tape offers insight behind scenes of early film industry By Emily Forster Watching "Taxi" can change the direction of your life. Or at least change your attitude towards it, as it did for professional tour guide and UCLA alumnus Steve Schochet, creator of "Tales of Hollywood," an audio-taped […]
Daniels makes smart move in ‘Dumb And Dumber’ role
Daniels makes smart move in ‘Dumb And Dumber’ role Actor hopes to prove versatility, gain popularity By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Staff His new movie may be titled Dumb and Dumber, but Jeff Daniels is definitely no fool. Still, the question persists: what would compel Daniels, a classically trained actor known for his work in […]