Guardian Music — Following news that Gwyneth Paltrow is the uninspiring choice to play Marlene Dietrich in a forthcoming biopic, we have higher hopes for the Don Cheadle-directed film about the late, great Miles Davis. Davis's nephew confirmed this week that Cheadle ... more info

All About Jazz — Celebrated Pianist Geri Allen To Debut Ambitious and Diverse Recordings on MotemaFlying Toward The Sound (Available March 30th)Geri Allen and Timeline - Live (Available June 8th)It is a sign not only of greatness but vitality when artists repeatedly ... more info

All About Jazz — When Benin-born guitarist and vocalist Lionel Loueke was touring with jazz ensembles led by Terence Blanchard and Herbie Hancock, both bandleaders went out of their way to showcase his talents. Yet it wasn't until Loueke recorded a series of solo CDs... more info

The Playlist — It's been a while since we've heard from Don Cheadle's Miles Davis biopic but in an interview with Parade, the actor provided updates on the project previously described as a "cradle-to-grave, historically accurate depiction of who he was" rather th... more info

All About Jazz — HERBIE HANCOCK'S "THE IMAGINE PROJECT" SET FOR RELEASE JUNE 22nd; CD AND DOCUMENTARY RECORDED AROUND THE GLOBE AND WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY TOUR DATES TO COINCIDE WITH HANCOCK'S 70TH BIRTHDAY Hancock joined by Anoushka Shankar, Seal, Pink, Jeff Beck, ... more info

MTV.com News — 'We try to get it live as much as we can,' Johnson tells MTV News of his recording process.By James Montgomery Jack Johnson Photo: MTV News Jack Johnson's last album, 2008's Sleep Through the Static, bested the likes of Alicia Keys and She... more info

All About Jazz — Comedian Bill Cosby will help to celebrate pianist Herbie Hancock's 70th birthday at an upcoming concert held in the jazz icon's honour. The gig, part of New York's CareFusion Jazz Festival, is set to feature The Cosby Show star alongside trumpeter T... more info

ContactMusic — Comedian BILL COSBY will help to celebrate pianist HERBIE HANCOCK's 70th birthday at an upcoming concert held in the jazz icon's honour.The gig, part of New York's... more info

All About Jazz — Jazz legend Herbie Hancock will be feted at a belated 70th birthday bash at Carnegie Hall that will highlight the revival of a major summer jazz festival in the Big Apple. The pianist, who turns 70 on April 12, will be joined by comedian Bill Cosb... more info

Topix — Jazz legend Herbie Hancock will be feted at a belated 70th birthday bash at Carnegie Hall that will highlight the revival of a major summer jazz festival in the Big Apple. more info