Independent ear recognised
Willard Jenkins receives Lifetime Achievement award at the Jazz Journalist awards in New York, and JazzTimes named periodical of the year again. More www.jazztimes.com

Robbie’s return
Yes, you’ve guessed Robbie Williams returns to the top of the latest UK iTunes chart. More http://www.apple.com/euro/itunes/charts/top10jazzalbums.html

Leo Blanco in London
Venezuelan pianist’s tour reaches London next week. More http://www.forgevenue.org/events/eventdetails/24-jun-13-jazz-with-africa-latina-soul-the-forge/

Vancouver appearance by Phronesis
When Saturday comes Phronesis hit the Vancouver jazz festival. More http://vanjazzfest.blogspot.ca/2013/06/made-in-uk-2013-part-one-by-kp.html?m=1

Cowley choir debut in Derry
Mount Molehill Voices join Neil Cowley Trio for latest Derry show tomorrow. More http://www.marlbank.net/post/52797504943

New Day coming
Cuban pianist Harold Lopez-Nussa signs to Jazz Village and makes US touring debut. More http://jazztimes.com/articles/93788-five-questions-for-harold-l-pez-nussa

Jazz free zone?
iTunes fest forgets to add jazz to the programme… at least so far. More http://www.itunesfestival.com

North by north west
Manchester jazz festival on the horizon running from 26 July-3 August. More http://www.manchesterjazz.com

Brecon beckons
Courtney Pine, Gilad Atzmon, and Roller Trio to play the Powys market town during this year’s festival held from 9-11 August. More http://breconjazz.com

Leeds double bill
Røyst Trio and Metamorphic play Leeds double bill tonight. More http://ow.ly/lSbTF 

‘I couldn’t hear what I did’
Herbie Hancock non-plussed by past Kanye West collaboration More http://www.vueweekly.com/music/story/the_jazz_man_testifies1/
Herbie Hancock above