New York Times — David (Honeyboy) Edwards’s 11-song, half-electric, half-acoustic set at the B. B. King Blues Club and Grill on Monday was a mix of traditional covers and original compositions. more info

All About Jazz — Putumayo Livens Up the Holiday Season with New Jazz and Blues Christmas Collection Featuring Ray Charles, B.B. King, Ramsey Lewis, Charles Brown and Other Exceptional Artists Putumayo delivers the perfect package of soulful jazz and blues to live... more info

Reuters - Sony Pictures Classics has acquired North American rights to the R&B star-filled rockumentary "Soul Power," which features performances from James Brown, B.B. King, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz and others at the historic "Zaire '74" concert in ... more info

Undercover, Australia — Love came back to town when U2’s Bono and The Edge joined BB King on stage this week for the Thelonious Monk Institute Jazz Founders Award at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. more info

Pop Matters — I've wondered about this when I've listened to James Brown's Live at the Apollo and B.B. King's Live at the Regal, two classic pre-psychedelic era 60's live albums, where the crowds... more info

All About Jazz — They highlight the Thelonious Monk Institute benefit that includes a saxophone competition and appearances by Herbie Hancock, Robert Cray and others. Invite Bono and the Edge to a night celebrating B.B. King, and odds are pretty good there will be... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — They highlight the Thelonious Monk Institute benefit that includes a saxophone competition and appearances by Herbie Hancock, Robert Cray and others. Invite Bono and the Edge to a nigh... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Jef JaisunGenre-hopping keyboardist Merl Saunders passed away Friday (October 24) in San Francisco at the age of 74. According to a BBC report citing Saunders' son, the musician's death was the result of complications following a stroke.In a... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Jef JaisunGenre-hopping keyboardist Merl Saunders passed away Friday (October 24) in San Francisco at the age of 74. According to a BBC report citing Saunders' son, the musician's death was the result of complications following a s... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Winter/Getty NBC has recruited T.I., B.B. King, the Flaming Lips, Richie Sambora, the B-52’s and more to help recreate the channel’s signature three-not chimes in celebration of NBC’s 75th anniversary. While we’re not entirely sure wha... more info