Steven Urban

The definitive history of the Kerner Commission, whose report on urban unrest reshaped American debates about race and inequality

Ricochet is a soundtrack for seduction from beginning to end, from the laid-back, bedroom vibe of "Corner Pocket" to the bouncy funk of the title track; from the sinuous romance of "Rendezvous" to the midnight-gospel, bluesy workout on "So Good"; from the mellow grooves on "Sweet Memories" and "Seven Sacred Pools" to the party-funk of "Slam" and "Sake for Two", and the slinky, popping syncopation of "Sly". "You Make Me Feel Brand New", the only cover song, is an album highlight, a soaring, passionate version that finds Elliot wooing and cajoling with his sax, as he does better than anyone in the genre. It rivals Elliot's 1991 smash hit cover of "When a Man Loves a Woman" - which has become a staple at NAC radio and is still the pinnacle of his live concert performances.

Exit Wounds is a 2001 action film based on the book of the same name by John Westermann. The book takes place on Long Island, while the film is set in Detroit. The film was directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, and stars Steven Seagal as an urban detective notorious for pushing the limits of the law in his quest for justice.