Aquarium Drunkard — Herbie Hancock became a giant under the tutelage of giants. With Mwandishi and Headhunters, the former student then reared his own roster of jazz heavyweights. Unfortunately, at the height of his popularity and singular vision, Hancock didn’t get t... more info

JamBase — Spafford delivered an innovative concert at El Club in Detroit on Saturday including a house interpretation of a Herbie Hancock jazz standard. more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Herbie Hancock’s Head Hunters was released a half-century ago this month — and the funk has never been the same. Oddly enough, there doesn’t seem to be any kind of massive 50th anniversary boxed set celebrating this classic crossover LP. But a ... more info

DJmag — Forty years ago, in August 1983, jazz keyboard legend Herbie Hancock released 'Future Shock', a genre-defying album that introduced audiences around the world to vinyl scratching, hip-hop beats and sampling. It ushered in a new era of production tec... more info

JamBase — Erykah Badu and Herbie Hancock are set to headline the LA3C Festvial in donwtonwn Los Angeles this November. more info

Blackdown — Went to see François K talk about his musical journey at the British Library last night at Classic Album Sundays. And I’m reminded: here’s how he accidentally inspired a track I made, “UKD”.François K’s been involved with so many musical... more info

Stereogum — FORMAT is a new festival that will take place this fall in Bentonville, Arkansas, which is located in the Ozarks. The inaugural lineup features Beach House, the War On Drugs, Nile Rodgers and Chic, Herbie Hancock, the Flaming Lips, Phoenix, Khruan... more info

Consequence of Sound — The two-day recording session included Yasiin Bey, Herbie Hancock, Yebba, Denzel Curry, and more. Robert Glasper releases new mixtape Fuck Yo Feelings: Stream Robin Bacior more info

New York Post — He jammed with Herbie Hancock, got “Happy” with Pharrell Williams and showed LeBron James how to slam dunk a piano chord. Oh, and Ron Howard’s working on a movie about his early years. Clearly, Lang Lang isn’t your typical classical pianist. ... more info

Consequence of Sound — The 19-track mixtape boasts appearances from Mos Def, Herbie Hancock, Denzel Curry, Mick Jenkins, and more. Robert Glasper announces new mixtape Fuck Yo Feelings Alex Young more info