All About Jazz — If the arrival of the Beatles in February 1964 marked a turning point in jazz's commercial viability, then the recording of Alfie by Cilla Black in 1965 was the sound of the door slamming shut. Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for the U.S. rel... more info

Guardian Music — These drowsy, hazy songs suggest an alternate reality Brian Wilson making crackly, cheapo synth ditties in his bedroomHometown: Akron, Ohio.The lineup: Keith Freund, Linda Lejsovka, Mike Tolan.The background: Trouble Books might make a mockery on the... more info

Stereogum — Burt Bacharach is both one of the most accomplished and beloved songwriters in pop music and this guy. This April, O'Rourke will release a far more dignified tribute to Bacharach titled All Kinds of People (via 24Bit). O'Rourke played many instrum... more info

Live Daily — Country veteran Wynonna [ tickets ] has added a spring leg to her North American tour behind "Sing: Chapter 1," her first new studio effort in six years. The Kentucky-based songstress kicks off the new round of shows with an April 10 appearance at... more info

Live Daily — Harry Connick, Jr. [ tickets ] has tacked a few Southern shows onto the end of his in-progress theater tour behind his recently released album, "Your Songs." The jazz singer/pianist started the trek Saturday (1/23) in Indio, CA, and will continue ... more info

What's delaying Dr Dre's new album? And why's he hanging out at the mall with David Guetta, Will.I.Am and some bloke who used to produce Simple Minds? We score a rare appointment with the hip-hop legend to find outWith a reputation that precedes him,... more info

Guardian Music — What's delaying Dr Dre's new album? And why's he hanging out at the mall with David Guetta, Will.I.Am and some bloke who used to produce Simple Minds? We score a rare appointment with the hip-hop legend to find outWith a reputation that precedes him,... more info

Topix — A publicist says Burt Bacharach is postponing several concerts as he recovers from back surgery. more info

Live Daily — Burt Bacharach [ tickets ] has postponed all of his concert appearances through mid-March because of a recent back surgery, according to published reports.The 81-year-old performer reportedly is recovering at a hospital following the New Year's Eve s... more info

Publicist Linda Dozoretz says the 81-year-old singer's prognosis is excellent, but he will need to postpone scheduled concerts through mid-March. more info