Guardian Music — Sir Paul McCartney serenades Michelle Obama before being presented with Gershwin Prize for Popular Song at White HouseSir Paul McCartney had been itching to perform a certain song at the White House, and he seized the moment when it arrived.The forme... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — A quick look at the summer concert season, from the XX, to Muse to Herbie Hancock. A quick look at the summer concert season, from the XX, to Muse to Herbie ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Ekko said... k-dot-o-dot covering Guns N Roses Paul Westerberg covering David Cassidy(!) http://www.berkeleyplaceblog.com Thomas said... Karen Elson tracks from debut album, The Ghost Who Walks 1. The Ghost Who Walks 2. The Ghost Who Walks (acoustic... more info

Guardian Music — An obsession with science fiction and 60s soul could help Janelle Monae become this decade's most interesting pop starIn a world where even surrealists such as Lady Gaga opt for lowest-common denominator beats, and where whole albums, even genres, ar... more info

All About Jazz — CAREFUSION JAZZ FESTIVAL NEW YORK PRESENTS HERBIE HANCOCK - SEVEN DECADES: THE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 8:00 PM AT CARNEGIE HALL Hancock Performs with Special Guests India.Arie, Terence Blanchard, Ron Carter, Bill Cosby, Jack DeJohnet... more info

Guardian Music — Former Beatle to receive prestigious award at event featuring Stevie Wonder, Jack White and, er, the Jonas BrothersPaul McCartney is to receive one of the United States' most important music awards, the Gershwin prize for popular song. Stevie Wonder,... more info

Guardian Music — From the traditional to the spiritual and the really out-there, acclaimed performer Jamie Cullum picks his favourite jazz inspirationsCharles Mingus 1922-79Most people know Mingus as a pioneering bass player, but to me he's the most raucous and inven... more info

Altsounds — *Herbie Hancock's The Imagine Project *is an unprecedented international recording and video project featuring collaborations with over a dozen superstars from every region of the planet. Utilizing the universal language of music to express its c... more info

Totally Fuzzy — JayJay said... # Charles Mingus - New Tijuaha Moods [1966] # Umphrey's McGee discography # Jeff Beck - Performing This Week...Live At Ronnie Scotts # Carole King - Super Hits # Stand Up and Shout: The Dio Anthology # Jaco Pastorius Big Band - The Wor... more info

All About Jazz — Herbie Hancock performs June 27 at Montreal's Theatre Maisonneuve of Place des Arts. Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette will perform July 3, organizers for the Montreal International Jazz Festival revealed Tuesday while announcing the... more info