Stand within arm’s length of Joel Brandon, study him closely, watch every move he makes, and you still won’t believe your ears. This has to be a trick. No one could produce that kind of sound without using a musical instrument.
Riffs on the City
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Attorneys Seek to Free Ex-Panther
Courts: Lawyers say the district attorney has ignored the case. A spokeswoman says it’s under review. EDWARD J. BOYER | TIMES STAFF WRITER Accusing Dist. Atty. Gil Garcetti of playing politics with his review of Elmer “Geronimo” Pratt’s case, attorneys for Pratt filed court papers Monday seeking to overturn the former Black Panther Party leader’s murder conviction. […]
Ex-Juror Frustrated in Bid to Get Convict a New Trial
Justice: Evidence never presented to jury convinced her that ex-Black Panther was framed. Officials haven’t acted on her pleas. By Edward J. Boyer There are times when Jeanne Hamilton can think of little else than Elmer (Geronimo) Pratt, the man she helped send to prison. She is convinced that Pratt, a former leader of the […]
The Soulful Legacy of Sam Cooke
The charismatic minister’s son became a Top 40 sensation who inspired generations of singers. His explosive rise was cut short when he was slain at a motel 30 years ago.
Ethiopia Enclave Feeds Body, Soul — Culture: On one block of L.A.’s Fairfax Avenue, immigrants can revel in their ancient African roots at a cluster of restaurants and shops.
By Edward J. Boyer — November 29, 1994 Ethiopian coffee comes with a ritual. First, the unroasted beans must be brought to the table and presented to guests for their approval. The beans are then roasted and returned to allow guests to pass on their aroma. Only after these two tests have been met are […]
“Design is a feeling—something right in my fingertips that has to be released.”
Time Finally Catches Up With Designer’s Car of the Future August 06, 1994|EDWARD J. BOYER It can be difficult to get Cliff Hall to sit still for more than a few minutes at a time when his fertile imagination is throwing off ideas. He grabs any piece of paper within reach—a napkin, the back of […]