On a typical Tuesday at Arbor Brewing Co., The Knesset draws its first set mostly from jazz standards; ranging from show tunes to be-bop to more modern compositions by the likes of Bill Frissel. Later on, as the lights dim and the "townies" are drawn in from the other room to join the students digging the music, they mix up the selection; playing a few originals and some unusual rock/pop arrangements.
The Knesset jazzes up brew pub
A couple of years ago, Eddie Murphy made a stunning comeback with "The Nutty Professor." Between "The Distinguished Gentleman" and "The Nutty Professor," Murphy wallowed in such projects as the pretentious "Harlem Nights" and the awful sequel "Beverly Hills Cop 3.
Murphy's laughs are less than 'Holy'
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With the Padres on the road to their first World Series since 1984, baseball is the business of the times. On deck in video stores is "Major League: Back To The Minors." This perennial cleanup hitter reminds viewers of the days of Cobb, Kaline and Kell.Mystery, baseball and Meat Loaf hit video
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HHHBright colors and sounds propel 'N20': N20 Nitrous Oxide
The album consists of two sets: a solo acoustic performance and a raging rock set backed by the Hawks, later known as The Band. The performance was originally recorded on a three-track player, and with the use of modern technology, the quality is exceptional.Playing 'like a rolling stone'
If you believe certain music is specifically intended for the intimacy of headphones, then start piping Cat Power through those tiny pieces of foam in your ears. Marshall's wonderfully imperfect voice is often multi-layered, giving her songs the feel of church hymns or lullabies.Cat Power deserves top 'Pix'
As a follow up to its last album, the tribal themed "Roots" album, "Against" has the group delving into more layered and rich songs. There are few instant anthems, such as "Dusted" from "Roots," on this album as the group takes its time to develop the dynamics of the song.Sepultura soars 'Against' the odds
As a complement to Depeche Mode's first singles collection of tracks from between 1981 to 1985, this new collection shows the groups music getting darker and moodier. Generously spread across two CDs are all the songs you know and love, like "Enjoy The Silence," " Never Let Me Down Again" and "Everything Counts.Depeche Mode back with singular sensation
"Charlie," the Japanese band's first album on its own imprint, A-Zap Records, is a brilliant manifestation of the band's many strengths. On "Introduction to Charlie," the rapping rhythms of Yasuko's lyrics collide with an energetic, atonal guitar, gracefully aided by the limber drums of guest musician Natsume.'Charlie' melts norms
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