INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY

Today, April 30, 2015 is International Jazz Day around the globe.  Live streaming concert from Paris at 1pm eastern time and what looks like a bunch of other good stuff.  Search International Jazz Day on the internet.

In no particular order THANK YOU!

This THANK YOU goes out to the participants at Ryan Hanseler's going away gig at BEYU Caffe on 4/23/2015.  KOBIE WATKINS, BRIAN MILLER, JOHN BROWN, AL STRONG, BLUFORD THOMPSON, BARON TYMAS,  people at the gathering, and of course RYAN HANSELER.  You folks can play for me anytime.

McCoy Tyner

McCoy Tyner will receive an honorary degree from Duke this graduation, May 10, 2015.  On Saturday May 9, 2015 there will be a celebration of McCoy Tyner at Baldwin Auditorium at 2pm.  Not sure of the content at this point.  Man, McCoy Tyner in Durham.  What a great thing just to have him in town.

AOC FEST 2015

"THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN'!"  IF YOU HAVE NOT YET BEEN PART OF THIS EXPERIENCE YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO PARTAKE!  Go to aocfest.org.

Carolyn Mitchell Jazz Vocalist

http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/?u=05c1a313b052d1bae2da16359&id=a87fafec48&e=4e6108030a  This link should take you to Carolyn's schedule for May 2015.  She's worth checking out.

CARL ALLEN AT UNC

If you go to the following link you should find info on some jazz happenings in Chapel Hill within the next few days https://www.google.com/search?q=carl+allen+at+unc&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8.

ART OF COOL FEST

http://aocfestival.org/  This link should get you to info and a schedule for the AOCFEST.   To borrow some words from Ray Charles, "I need a little hep' y'all."  Please give me your recommendations on what performances I should make sure not to miss.  Thanks for your help.  Ed Furtick

WHERE YOU SHOULDA BEEN, WHERE YOU OUGHT TO BE

Jazz in Durham was really kickin' last week!   The NCCU Jazz Festival was outstanding - Faculty, Students and special guest performers!     The DUKE Jazz Ensemble with it's legendary guest Ron  Carter was great.  Jazz in Durham is kickin' this week!  Ernest Turner tonight at THE SHED.  Ryan Hanseler's  going away party Thursday night at  BEYU Caffe.  THE ART OF COOL JAZZ FESTIVAL, Friday, Saturday, Sunday in downtown Durham.  WOW!  Make sure you hear some live jazz!

WNCU III

I just finished listening to a live interview by B H with Ron Carte  on WNCU -  great!!!!  Thanks to John Brown for bringing him by.  Another good reason to support WNCU.  This is the last day of the membership/fund raising drive.  Help WNCU keep jazz on the airways and keep Durham/The Triangle a really positive happening jazz experience.  Thanks to Dolly Bromberg for issuing the challenge to those who have just today left to contribute to WNCU.

WNCU II

If you haven't made a pledge to WNCU yet, there's a couple of days left.  This is a great jazz radio station.  Please give them your support.  Ed Furtick

NCCU JAZZ FESTIVAL

A FESTIVAL INDEED!  I've been able to catch Monday and Wednesday night.  Both nights were very enjoyable.  My thanks to the students and faculty of this great jazz program for providing such wonderful live jazz happenings.  If you get the opportunity, there's still more great stuff to come on Friday and Saturday nights.  I highly recommend these festivities.  Thanks again!  Ed Furtick

THE SHED

Another chance to hear live jazz in Durham NC.  Hooray!  http://www.shedjazz.com/

WNCU

The WNCU membership drive is on.  Please support this great jazz radio station.  They are 90.7fm or streaming at wncu.org.

RON CARTER APRIL 17

Ron Carter Duke Reynolds April 17  A chance to hear a long time master.  Great!

ANDREW BERINSON SUNDAY

Jazz Brunch  11am - 2pm  BEYU Caffe.  Andrew is nice on the keys.

FESTIVALS

NCCU Jazz Festival.  All week long starting Monday, April 13.  Lots of great performers at BN Duke auditorium.  A bunch of great jazz, much of it free of charge.  Check the NCCU online site.

The 2nd Annual ART OF COOL FEST  - April 24 - 26  - Durham, NC  Go to them online -  Kenny Garrett  Roy Ayers   Anthony Hamilton and much more.

GARY BRUNOTTE

Gary Brunotte with Randy Johnston's organ trio.  Sunday 5-7pm, Blue Note Grill, Durham NC.  I was fortunate enough to catch them last time.  Good Stuff.

LENORA HELM

Lenora Helm, Saturday at BEYU.  Highly recommended.

HELLO NEW ORLEANS

What a great trip to New Orleans on Friday night April 3 in downtown Durham, NC.  Branford Marsalis  sax,  Ryan Hanseler piano, Jason Fourman bass, Kobie Watkins drums, Evan Roberson trombone,  LeRoy Barley  trumpet.  SMOKIN'!!!  THANK YOU FOLKS!  THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!    Ed Furtick

NCCU JAZZ FESTIVAL

http://www.nccu.edu/news/index.cfm?ID=E493E6A6-15C5-F8D8-3A19F32E1900EE59  This link should get you to info on what should be a great week of jazz music!  If you are around I'd recommend attendance at as many performances as you can make.  Good sounds on the menu! Happening starting April 13th.

Aaron Gross Greensboro & Vicinity

Aaron Gross, a tasty bass player who I caught at BEYU a little bit ago was kind enough to provide info on some of his upcoming gigs.  If you're hanging in the Greensboro area check him out: at GIA  with his trio on April 16th and April 30th 8-11.  He's also playing with Annalise Stalls and the Zen Poets at the Grove Jazz Festival, the Grove Winery, Gibsonville, NC on May 2nd 6pm.