Detroit Free Press — Artist-in-residence Wayne Shorter, legends like Herbie Hancock, Benny Golson, Jack DeJohnette, Chucho Valdes and more will be present for the largest free-of-charge jazz festival in the North America.             more info

Detroit Free Press — Detroit's annual jazz fest boasts big names like Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. From local stars to big-name cats, here are top festival picks.             more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — “Tonight feels like a big celebration,” a genial and relaxed Herbie Hancock said before introducing his new band on the Hollywood Bowl stage Wednesday night. His group, which has spent the summer touring the country, superficially reflect... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — “Tonight feels like a big celebration,” a genial and relaxed Herbie Hancock said before introducing his new band on the Hollywood Bowl stage Wednesday night. His group, which has spent the summer touring the country, superficially reflect... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — The vinyl reissue front just got a little funkier. Next month Tidal Waves Music presents Manu Dibango’s Electric Africa. Recorded in Paris in 1985, the project was produced by Bill Laswell and filled out by American heavyweights Herbie Hancock, Ber... more info

JamBase — Iconic jazz musician Herbie Hancock details an October U.S. tour. more info

Core News — “In this weeks Funk Family Tree we’ll be linking together Spanky Wilson, Michael Wycoff, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock. A 6 Music listener will share their love of funk and soul in The Spinage au Trois.” Check out other Craig Charles Funk & Sou... more info

Detroit Free Press — Herbie Hancock, Vijay Iyer, Regina Carter, Stanley Carter and more join bill with artist-in-residence Wayne Shorter.             more info

JamBase — Celebrate acclaimed keyboardist Herbie Hancock’s 77th birthday today with a look into the making of his collaborative album ‘Possibilities.’ more info

ET Online — People of color have been shut out of Album of the Year since Herbie Hancock in 2008. more info