MTV.com News — The Recording Academy likes legends and safe bets, which is bad news for Weezy, M.I.A. and Radiohead.By James Montgomery and Gil Kaufman Lil Wayne Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images The only thing more fun than watching Mariah Carey wail... more info

MTV.com News — We see Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne and others getting this year's nods.By James Montgomery Grammy predictions for 2009 Photo: MTV News If, at some point today, you feel one side of your body go numb, have trouble walking, and/or are o... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — While Grammy voters went with a vaunted industry artist in its top prize this year, giving Herbie Hancock the album of the year trophy, record of the year skewed younger. more info

Guardian Music — When you've got the superb Herbie Hancock, you don't need 'surprise guests' says Dave Gelly more info

Guardian Music — At an online price upwards of £50, do you need another copy of the best-selling jazz record of the past half-century, however impressive its out-takes, DVD footage, fold-out pics, learned essays and 12in vinyl original? Wouldn't it make more sense t... more info

Guardian Music — Do singers - or lyrics for that matter - mean much to jazzers? And should they? As a quick scan of the current London Jazz festival's packed programme reveals, jazz remains a predominantly instrumental music, despite the fact that when it makes its ... more info

The Telegraph — Ivan Hewett reviews Herbie Hancock at the London Jazz Festival more info

Guardian Music — Herbie Hancock was, naturally, the biggest star of the 10-day London jazz festival's opening weekend. But his deceptive affability camouflages a stubborn determination to make his fans work for payoffs such as the classic riffs of Canteloupe Island o... more info

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JamBase — Sundance Channel To Premier "Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..." On December 3, 2008 13-Episode Season of Talk/Performance Series Kicks off with Guest Sir Elton John One-Hour Program Airs Wednesday Nights at 9:00PM ET/PT Elvis Costello Sundance C... more info