WNCU

WNCU live show from Cuban Revolution tonight.  Check it out.  A full house for live jazz on a Thursday night in Durham, NC,  That's Cookin'.  Powers that be, please keep it coming.  Appreciation goes out to those who are making things keep advancing - BEYU, The SHED, SHARP 9,  ALLEY 26,  Thank you!  Ed Furtick

SWING MASTER

Kobie at Sharp 9 tomorrow night!

AARON HILL TRIO BARON TYMAS CORRECTION TOMORROW NIGHT

TOMORROW NIGHT THURSDAY, NOT TONIGHT.  JUST GOT THE WORD.  ED

Aaron Hill Trio & Baron Tymas Together TONIGHT

Just got the word  -  some wonderful musicians teaming up at BEYU tonight,  7-9pm.  Most worthy of several listens.  Ed

KOBIE -SHARP 9 -SATURDAY

I always find Kobie Watkins provides an exciting performance.  Check him ot at Sharp 9 Gallery on Saturday, May 30.  Let me know you're in the house.  Ed

ZOOCRU

Thank You For Letting Me............    Ed

CHAD EBY CAROLYN MITCHELL

CHAD EBY  and crew did a nice job on Saturday night at THE SHED. In addition to the regular group they had a visit from one of Chad's friends who plays a mellow sax.  They'll be back in town from Greensboro next month at Sharp 9.  They certainly deserve a listen.

CAROLYN MITCHELL has a bunch of stuff happening in the Raleigh environs.  She's an appealing presence on the stage.  Check her schedule https://www.reverbnation.com/carolynmitchell.

BARON TYMAS BEYU Caffe

TONIGHT  May 21, 2015.  Great sounds by a great trio!  Another free event with good folks at a good spot.  A real plus for Thursday Night Jazz in Durham. NC.  7 - 9 pm.  If you're in the area, stop by, it will make you feel good.

https://www.facebook.com/events/635211006581067/  This link should get you some additional choices on upcoming jazz happenings.

THE SHED AARON GROSS, PLUS SATURDAY

I've had the pleasure of hearing Aaron Gross in performance.  He's certainly worth hearing again, and again, and.....  He'll be at THE SHED.  Saturday, May 23, 2015,  7:00pm.  Aaron on bass,  Chad Eby on sax, Brandon Lee on trumpet, Thomas Linger on piano, Daniel Faust on drums  ---  The CHAD EBY QUINTET.  

LORRAINE'S COFFEE HOUSE & MUSIC ANDREW & ERIC & DONOVAN

A jazz trilogy, Andrew Philip Berinson - piano, Eric Meyer - bass,  Donovan Cheatham - drums.  Saturday, May 23.  It would be difficult not to enjoy this. 7:30pm start.

COUNT BASIE APOLLO THEATER HARLEM CIRCA 1952

First let me say thanks to my fellow jazz lovers, Doug Rhodes and his wife Daphne and one other person who's name I didn't get.  The three of them made sure that I got in to see the performance at  Sharp 9 last night.  I might have said thanks to the kindness of strangers, but their selfless action on my behalf just affirms what I continue to find in the jazz community in this area ---  there are no strangers.  Thanks folks.  I'm glad we all got to take in the performance.   What a great performance it was!  It reminded me of the first time my dad took me to the Apollo to hear that Basie band play.  That experience was smoking and so was the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra last night.  The folks took me right on back and it felt good.  Thanks to you all, those that I know sounded great and those who I don't know yet made me want to be sure to get to know them.  Thank you Jim Ketch, Aaron Hill, Dave Finucane (a fellow former Westchester County New York resident), Gregg Gelb, Kathy Gelb (who I was fortunate to sit next to and learn some more about jazz vocal performers) Ed Paolantonio, and all the rest of the band.  Please keep the great sounds coming -  even more often would be just fine with me.  Ed Furtick

NCJRO SHARP 9 TUESDAY MAY 19, 8PM

Some new big band charts.  This oughta be good.  Spread the word.

SOME OF THE USUAL SUSPECTS THE SHED 9PM TONIGHT

Ernest Turner, Kenny Phelps McKeown, Tyler Leak!!!!!  TOGETHER!!!!!!  The SHED  at 9pm tonight!!  MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ IN DURHAM!!!!!

CAROLYN MITCHELL

Carolyn Mitchell will be at Irregardless Cafe in Raleigh tonight.  Music starts at 6pm.  Give her a listen.