ContactMusic — The director who brought slain rapper Notorious B I G s life story to the big screen is reportedly working on a Miles Davis biopic Men of Honor director George Tillman Jr received rave reviews for his treatment of 2009 film Notorious and now he has h... more info

Time — To a jazz fan, the combination of the names Medeski Scofield Martin and Wood is inherently intriguing. Between the famous trio’s ability to craft beat-driven, catchy instrumentals and John Scofield’s impressive résumé — he has backed Miles Da... more info

Guardian Music — The man behind Biggie Smalls film Notorious to helm picture based on Dark Magus, a book by Davis's eldest son, GregoryA biopic of jazz legend Miles Davis looks set to go into production after it was annouced that director George Tillman Jr has signed... more info

Guardian Music — (Deutsche Grammophon)French accordion maestro Galliano brings this band to the London jazz festival on 17 November and the mix is certainly tempting – Nino Rota's timeless movie themes interpreted by an elite international jazz quintet featuring Da... more info

Guardian Music — People music somehow manages to express an entire decade in seven short minutes of syncopated grooving, sweet melody, angry stabs of funk and then glorious noise People Music was the first tune I properly listened to after my illness. Not the first t... more info

Guardian Music — (ECM)There's probably some arcane formula that proves the presence of trumpeter Enrico Rava, trombonist Gianlucca Petrella and young pianist Giovanni Guidi on the same session equals five stars. Petrella and Guidi made the fine We Don't Live Here Any... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Pearl Jam Twenty, Cameron Crowe's long awaited documentary about the band, is finally in stores today. The Bridge School Concerts 25th Anniversary Edition, which features live performances by Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, and others, Miles! The Defi... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Record Store Day comes twice a year. On Black Friday (11/25), hit your favorite indie store and get your hands on exclusive vinyl and what-not. Back-Wash Rhythm Band – The Golden Breed Soundtrack (Vinyl) Beastie Boys – Hot Sauce Committee P... more info

Guardian Music — Real Estate, On tourTwenty-five years on from the arguable inception of jangling independent guitar rock as an aesthetic, Days, the second album by New Jersey's virtually unGoogleable band Real Estate, might serve as a silver jubilee commemoration. I... more info

Guardian Music — Controversial jazz composer and arranger best known for his work with Stan KentonIn the days when virtual wars were waged over the direction of jazz, the composer and arranger Pete Rugolo was stationed just behind the front line. Rugolo, who has die... more info