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RANDOM PILE: MONTY ALEXANDER

4496 days ago
Soul Sides Monty Alexander: Chameleon From Monty Strikes Again (MPS, 1976) I was recently flipping through a bin of LPs I’ve pulled aside to sell but given that this bin has gotten rather ancient, I’ve forgotten what the deal is with some of the record... more info

Independent as ever, Canada's McKennitt surprised, excited by Grammy nomination

4498 days ago
TopixThe last time Loreena McKennitt had a seat at the Grammys in 2008, a DayGlo Kayne West rapped "Stronger" in the dark, a still-in-rehab Amy Winehouse beamed in a performance from a London studio arranged like a supper club, and a collection of Joni Mi... more info

Norah Jones Attends Father Ravi Shankar's Funeral; George Harrison's Widow, Herbie Hancock Among Mourners

4545 days ago
E! OnlineRavi Shankar's music was all about embracing life—and so was his funeral. His musician daughters, Norah Jones and Anoushka Shankar, wife Sukanya, jazz great Herbie Hancock,... more info

Herbie Hancock Leads All-star Jazz Line-up For Charity Gala

4548 days ago
ContactMusicLegendary pianist Herbie Hancock led an all-star line-up including Wynton Marsalis, Wayne Shorter, Terri Lyne Carrington and Esperanza Spalding at a... more info

Anja Schneider's favourite tracks

4558 days ago
Guardian MusicThe Berlin minimal maven and Mobilee matriarch empties the contents of her psychic record bagThe track I always play to rescue a dancefloor Anything by Pan-Pot or Sebo K I think I can safely say all Mobilee records are dancefloor savers. Our mission ... more info

Brad Mehldau Trio – review

4581 days ago
Guardian MusicBarbican, LondonPianist Brad Mehldau is a cerebral sort. He's a superb classical technician, someone who can turn jazz standards into Bach-like fugues, all spidery left-hand arpeggios and complex right-hand workouts. But his USP has been to balance a... more info

Tame Impala and Jack de Johnette

4581 days ago
Guardian MusicAlexis and Kieran are joined this week by Charlotte Richardson Andrews – and no time is wasted before a heated debate around Rihanna's latest release. There's also a touch of the French Elvis, Johnny Hallyday, who is Alexis's new favourite thing.Ri... more info

London jazz festival 2012: sounds from the new Europe

4581 days ago
Guardian MusicFrom France to Finland, a new wave of European musicians are taking jazz on a journey into uncharted watersSix days into this year's London jazz festival, and plenty of big stars on big stages – from Imelda May and even Boy George on the jazz perip... more info

Herbie Hancock – review

4583 days ago
Guardian MusicRoyal Festival Hall, LondonAround half an hour into this two-and-a-quarter hour solo performance, Herbie really does go bananas. He's playing a version of his old modal jazz anthem Maiden Voyage while darting between concert grand and Korg keyboard, ... more info

Sleeve notes: Elton John, One Direction and No Doubt

4587 days ago
Guardian MusicCatch up with the last seven days in the world of musicThis week's most popular stories1. Candle in the Wind tops UK chart of charts – 123 records that sold a million2. One Direction reach No 1 in US singles chart3. No Doubt pull Looking Hot video ... more info

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