• 'Trouble in Paradise': Bruce Springsteen, Loretta Lynch and More Tackle Theme

    Tony Bennett went to no. 1 on the UK charts on this date 60 years ago with his performance of "Stranger in Paradise," an adaptation from the musical Kismet. The vocalist had recorded it more than two years earlier and and it took more than two years of climbing before it got to the top. Although "Stranger In Paradise" may have been one of the most successful songs about things in paradise, more performers have opted for the theme of "Trouble In Paradise," possible referencing the 1932 film classic by the same name. Check out five instances where musical performers—from Loretta Lynn to Bruce Springsteen and Huey Lewis—released songs titled "Trouble In Paradise," with none of them borrowing lyrics.

  • Al Jarreau Turns 75: Music Times Chooses 5 Starting Points for Getting to Know The Jazz Great ('Moonlighting' and More)

    Jazz vocalist Al Jarreau celebrates his 75th birthday today, not letting age get to him as he performs at events such as the forthcoming International Jazz Day celebration being staged by UNESCO in Paris. Jarreau is one of those greats who has stood the test of time yet doesn't get nearly enough attention because he rose to prominence just after the genre started to lose its popularity. Herbie Hancock released Head Hunters, the second best-selling jazz album of all time, in 1973, while Jarreau didn't release his first solo LP until 1975 with We Got By (despite having been working in music since the early '60s). It's never too late to get familiar however. Music Times assembled five points of reference to start with.

  • Herbie Hancock Announces International Jazz Day for Paris, to Bring Relief After Charlie Hebdo Attacks

    UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and music icon Herbie Hancock announced that Paris would play host to the fourth annual International Jazz Day, the fourth annual date dedicated to the most influential genre of the 20th Century. Organizers gave twofold reasoning for the selection of the city, noting that the French capital was largely relevant in the European jazz scene following World War I and hoping that the event would restore some light to the city rocked recently by the Charlie Hebdo massacre and other violence.
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