Guardian Music — Composer of film and television scores for Brideshead Revisited and Monty PythonThe composer Geoffrey Burgon, who has died aged 69 after a short illness, wrote some of the most memorable music for television drama of recent decades. He was also versa... more info

Guardian Music — When the former deputy PM tweeted his approval of singer Rumer last night, we cheekily replied asking if he fancied blogging for us. Here, he praises a singer who set him on a journey down memory laneMusic has always played a big part in my life. Whe... more info

USA Today Music — Plus 10 more intriguing tracks, including Miles Davis, George Jones and the Juilliard String Quartet. more info

Mercury News, California — Liebman hasn't slowed down in the nearly four decades since first rocketing off the Miles Davis launchpad. The Brooklyn native, who turned 64 earlier this month, has indeed fashioned one of the most impressive jazz careers of the last 40 years -- and... more info

All About Jazz — There's this most excellent footage floating around the 'net of a John Lennon / Yoko Ono party from 1972 that features Andy Warhol, Phil Spector and Miles Davis. The 16mm color film was shot by filmmaker Jonas Mekas (the date was specifically October... more info

Guardian Music — If you're feeling autumnal and mellow, the following recommendations will more than suit your reflective moodThis week, as a September summary of the directionless direction of modern music as it falls apart yet all falls into place, a selection of s... more info

All About Jazz — Jazz Drummer m: Charlie Harrington has achieved the distinction of having 500 registered followers at the leading jazz music website, All About Jazz. This makes him the most followed jazz drummer on the premier site and the second most followed music... more info

All About Jazz — I've gone on record more than once saying I lean more toward John Coltrane than Miles Davis. Yet such is the magnitude of Davis' legacy that it is impossible for either jazz fan or jazz critic to avoid spending considerable time listening to the trum... more info

All About Jazz — By Mark Saleski Often when something is unexpected, it ends up being that much more rewarding. You know: surprises! I remember back in 1994 when Brandford Marsalis put together his jazz/funk/hip-hop group Buckshot LeFonque. The debut album was a gia... more info

All About Jazz — Here's the latest compilation of assorted news briefs and links related to jazz, improvisation, and creative music in St. Louis, including news of musicians originally from the Gateway City, recent visitors, and coming attractions, plus assorted othe... more info