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Ezra Collective: The astonishing rise of London’s most important band

Ezra Collective are celebrating 10 years since their first release — and London’s most exciting band are still on a (jazz) mission to unite, inspire and rethink the world

Evening Standard

“I was just a new guy, probably number nine on the list”: Larry Carlton on his nerve-shredding debut session with Quincy Jones – and the time he was called to play guitar on a Michael Jackson smash-hit

Carlton's experiences are a great example of why a session player has to be ready for anything

MusicRadar

Van Morrison to be honoured with lifetime achievement award

Sir Van Morrison is to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Jazz FM Awards 2026, taking place in central London next month. The 80-year-old Northern Irish musician stated that jazz and blues have consistently been at the core of his musical work. Morrison boasts a career spanning…

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Quincy Jones' estate sells portion of studio wizard's music catalogue

Part of Quincy Jones' music catalogue has been sold to HarbourView Equity Partners.

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“The thing was lighting up like a toaster. It was glowing red”: Eddie Van Halen’s guitar solo didn't set a speaker on fire during the making of Michael Jackson’s Beat It, but an AC/DC issue did

“Something let loose in the amplifier and put out a tremendous power surge,” says engineer Matt Forger

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Lionsgate releases first trailer for Michael Jackson biopic

In a move that will thrill fans, Lionsgate has released the first trailer for Michael, the forthcoming biopic about pop legend Michael Jackson.

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Michael Jackson biopic trailer finally reveals Jaafar Jackson’s impression of his uncle’s voice

Antoine Fuqua’s film will hit theaters in April 2026

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Samara Joy reflects on her Grammy wins and the creative journey behind 'Portrait'

Samara Joy’s voice transports listeners to the early jazz clubs, evoking legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan

The Independent UK

“I was affected as much as anybody hearing that first Van Halen record. I think the other guitar players in LA went, ‘Oh, my God, I’ve got to compete with that’”: Steve Stevens on why he never felt the need to compete with Eddie Van Halen

Both Van Halen and Stevens worked with Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, but the Billy Idol guitar slinger never felt the need to compete with Van Halen

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Lionel Richie called Michael Jackson 'smelly'

Lionel Richie has revealed he used to call Michael Jackson "smelly" because the late King of Pop rarely changed his clothes.

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‘Make Resistance Sexy’

In Houston, actor Kendrick Sampson seeks to make a party out of political engagement.

Texas Observer

“It’s like walking in to a Walmart to see Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads politely sharing Hendrix riffs”: Underrated guitar hero Danny Gatton to be honored with release of first new album in nearly 20 years

Danny Gatton and Funhouse – Live at the Holiday Inn finds the unsung rockabilly maestro tearing through jazz standards from a gig in 1987

Guitar World

6 test tracks we've been playing in the What Hi-Fi? listening rooms this month

MJ, Nine Inch Nails and, yes, even some Coldplay

What Hi-Fi?

Michael Jackson biopic gets new release date

The Michael Jackson biopic will receive a global theatrical release on April 24, 2026.

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Chaka Khan pays tribute to ‘amazing’ Quincy Jones at Montreux Jazz Festival

The 72-year-old opened the 59th edition of the Swiss music festival with a homage to the 28-time Grammy winner who died last year aged 91.

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Michael Jackson biopic facing yet another delay

In yet another blow to the upcoming film, Lionsgate has confirmed the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic is facing yet another release date delay.

Homes & Gardens

Quincy Jones designed his Bel Air home after a South African hotel – it embodies luxury living (and is listed for $59 million)

The record producer's spectacular home features panoramic views, an infinity pool, and a tennis court – it's luxury living at its finest

Guitar World

“Keep your mind on the music. I never thought of myself as a ‘woman’ musician at all, but a guitarist and then a bass player”: Studio bass icon Carol Kaye on why it is not about who you are, but how and what you play that defines you as a musician

As one of L.A.’s top studio musicians during the ‘60s, Carol Kaye’s credits rival anyone's. In this classic 2009 interview, she talks influences, teaching, and how she feels about being a role model

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“The first emotion was abject fear. Pick your poison, Michael Jackson, or Quincy Jones”: Session guitar great Dann Huff recalls his first time recording with the King of Pop

The Bad sessions featured a host of high-profile personnel and musicians – including bassist extraordinaire Nathan East

The Independent UK

Quincy Jones’ mansion featuring 17 bathrooms goes on sale for staggering $60 million

The music legend died in November of pancreatic cancer

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Quincy Jones' estate up for sale for 60m

The late Quincy Jones' former home, a lavish estate in Bel Air, is up for sale for almost $60 million.

Homes & Gardens

Inside Jennifer Aniston's impressive property portfolio – from a New York condo to a A. Quincy Jones-designed Bel Air mansion

The Friends actress is best associated with her on-screen Manhattan apartment – but in reality, her collection of homes is (arguably) even more iconic

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'If I kissed some man, I'd cut my lips off': Terrence Howard on whyhe turned down Marvin Gaye biopic

Terrence Howard rejected the chance to play late music legend Marvin Gaye in a biopic because he refused to kiss another man.

The Guardian - UK

‘If I kissed some man, I would cut my lips off’: Terrence Howard explains why he declined Marvin Gaye biopic

The American actor told Bill Maher’s podcast that he had asked Quincy Jones about the singer’s sexuality and felt he couldn’t ‘play that character 100%’

The Independent UK

Terrence Howard turned down Marvin Gaye biopic because he ‘didn’t want to kiss a man’

‘Empire’ actor claimed that rumours about legendary singer’s sexuality made him decline role

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