AOL Music — Jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard died today at the age of 70. Hubbard, who gained fame playing with legends such as John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock and Art Blakey, had been ill following a heart attack in late November. more info

Detroit Free Press — If the Detroit cultural scene is looking for a theme song for 2008, it might try an old blues line by Herbie Hancock called "Empty Pockets." more info

All About Jazz — WHO/WHAT: Pianist, composer and arranger Cedar Walton and acclaimed trumpeter Roy Hargrove join forces to make beautiful music in the second concert of Jazz at Lincoln Centers Duo Tones series. Dubbed The Maestro by his peers, Mr. Walton is an influe... more info

Yahoo! Music — Reuters - Jamie Foxx says he wanted his new album, "Intuition," to bang a little harder than his chart-topping, double-platinum 2005 release "Unpredictable." more info

All About Jazz — Buster Williams, Bennie Maupin, Jeff "Tain" Watts and John Beasley play the Jazz Bakery, Los Angeles December 4-6, 2008 Bandleader JOHN BEASLEY assembles bassist Buster Williams and multi-reedist Bennie Maupin, two original members of Herbie Hanco... more info

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