Sunday, September 27, 2015

MY SONG AT THE SHED 6PM

They will be playing an original composition by James Gilmore that was inspired(?) by one of my many (for anyone who will listen) jazz stories.

SUNDAY JAZZ IN DURHAM, NC VERY HEALTHY

Now, Beyu Caffe,  Andrew Berinson on piano.  His special guest vocalist is Jill Lawry who is currently  is performing with STING & PAUL SIMON.  Sounds good to me.  Music goes until 2pm.






3-5 JAZZ AT WEST END WINE BAR IN DURHAM

Check it out  - mellow, Eric, Noah, plus.

Thursday, September 24, 2015

A BIG TIME HAPPENING, TOMORROW, CAROLINA BIG BAND JOHN BROWN

Get detailed info at THE ART OF COOL SITE  8pm  Baldwin Friday.  This should be spectacular!

A shout out to Kevin and Emily.  Lots of stuff happening in this outstanding jazz community. Check out Peter Burke's wonderful information at http://locavorejazz.weebly.com/peters-blog/archives/09-2015.  Peter, glad you had a good time at the EF2 PARTY this past Sunday. The Durham and environs jazz community is smokin'  isn't it?!!  For more info on what's going on check the individual musicians on line postings including Facebook.  Peter has a list of websites included with his info. 

Another big plus for us jazz lovers is our great Durham jazz radio station WNCU 90.7FM, streaming at wncu.org.  Not only do they play great sounds, but they also have a jazz calendar - on the air and at their website.

The health of jazz in Durham, NC just "Keeps On Keepin' On".

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

OGD

Nice sounds from Gary Brunotte on the organ, Russell Favret on guitar, and Larry Q. Draughn, Jr. on drums.  Remembrances of Smith, McDuff, McGriff, etc.  Thank you gentlemen.

Tonight  - Jam Session at BEYU with Kobie Watkins - 7pm;  Jam Session at The MaryLou with John Brown - 9:30pm

Thursday evening - Aaron Hill Trio at BEYU Caffe - 7-9pm.

Get out and listen to some live jazz.  It's good for the soul.

Monday, September 21, 2015

ON THE SCHEDULE

THE SHED Monday night jazz Ernest Turner and other folks.  Jam Session at 9pm.  Start 8pm.
Tuesday night jazz  , Gary Brunotte, OGD,  7:30pm  - Organ, Guitar, Drums.

SMOKIN'

Ellen & I had a great time at THE EF2 PARTY yesterday!  Thanks to everybody who participated in helping us celebrate LIFE, LOVE, & JAZZ.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

SOME NEARBY EVENTS PER MAMA JAZZ

Fw: this weekend






From: Steve Haines <sjhaines@uncg.edu>
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 11:26 AM
To: Elaine Crovitz, Ph.D.
Subject: this weekend

hi jazz lovers!

This Saturday, September 19, Endeavors jazz quartet will be performing at Marshall Freehouse, 1211 Battleground Ave. in Greensboro, NC, from 8-10 pm.  No cover charge.  Brandon Lee, trumpet;  Thomas Linger, piano; Steve Haines, bass;, Larry "Q" Draughn, drums. 

This Sunday, the PTJO Orchestra will be performing at the Crown, found at the Carolina Theatre in 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro, at 7 pm. Our performance is "Tar Heel Swing", we are performing works of jazz from North Carolina.  Tickets are $15 for adults, and $12 for seniors and students. Tickets and more information can be found here:

ptjazzorchestra.com

Thanks again mama jazz!!

Steve

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Monday, September 14, 2015

HAPPENINGS

Monday 8pm THE SHED Ernest Turner II Trio and jam session.

Wednesday 7pm  BEYU CAFFE  Jam Session  Kobie Watkins

Sunday 1-5pm SEPT. 20  EF2 Party  KDDO Jam Session/Party celebrating LLJ  BEYU Caffe  Send me your email address for your "official" invitation.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

WHAT'S GOING ON

Check out what Peter Burke has posted at Locovare Jazz.  Check the websites of our great cast of musicians and also check out Facebook for who will be where.  Enjoy what has become a wonderful abundance of opportunities to experience great jazz right here in Durham, NC and just keep getting better and better.

Sunday, September 20, 2015 - THE EF2 PARTY -  If you don't have an invite yet send me your email address requesting an "official" invitation.  It's gonna be a thankful celebration and "a good time had by all."

WHAT A DEAL !

It never ceases to make me feel good to see how special the Durham and environs jazz community has become.  The  value of being able to hear great jazz performances at limited expense (and in some cases no expense) is outstanding.  The jam sessions that happen on Monday night at THE SHED and Wednesday night at BEYU Caffe are examples.   Last night we were treated to The Ernest Turner II Trio at THE SHED ---  Ernest on piano, Kenny Phelps-McKeown on bass, Larry Q Draughn Jr on drums.  The extra added attractions ---  Al Strong on trumpet,  Daniel Stark on saxophone  - sitting in and swinging.  Hooray for the state of jazz in Durham, NC.  If you consider yourself part of this increasingly growing and vibrant community, musician and/or supporter, you owe it to yourself to come on out and enjoy.  A greeting to Leo and Jeanette from the Sunday jazz brunch at BEYU where Gary Brunotte was in his usual fine form.  Green Dolphin Street sounded just great, whatever key it was in.  A thank you to Noah Sager on keys, Eric Meyer on bass, and "Q" Larry Q. Draughn Jr on drums for making Sunday afternoon "go down easy" at the WEST END WINE BAR.  Thanks to Jay for the extra effort in making a great cup of tea.

TYLER LEAK AT BLUES ALLEY IN DC

Our Durham drummer Tyler Leak will be at the famous Blues Alley in DC tomorrow night. Wednesday, Sept. 9. 8PM start  10PM last show.  Right on Tyler!

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

MONDAY NIGHT JAM SESSION CONTRIBITORS 8/31/2015

Sax -  Eric Earley,   Guitar - Ashesh  Chatterjec.  were also players in the group of jam session contributors that made this past Monday at the SHED so enjoyable.   Ed

BEYU JAM SESSION TONIGHT MICHAEL JONES TOMORROW

Wednesday night jam session at BEYU Caffe.  Jam sessions keep providing us jazz fans with the opportunity to enjoy more and more music from the outstanding jazz musicians in this area.  If you are a jazz fan come on out and reap the benefits of being here.  To all the musicians who come out and play,  THANK YOU!

Tomorrow night at BEYU Caffe,  Chapel Hill TEACHER OF YEAR MICHAEL JONES and his trio provide us another treat!  7-9pm.  A great time for everybody!

EF2 PARTY is Sept. 20. 1-5pm BEYU  send me your email address if you want an official invite.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

NICE SOUNDS

The Ernest Turner Trio,  Ernest Turner II piano, Kenny Phelps-McKeown bass,  Larry Q. Draughn drums did their usual fine job at THE SHED last night  -  playing good jazz sounds  - a lot of Ellington - nice sounds gentlemen.  The jam session had a bunch of good players. Very enjoyable.
Some of the players - Curtis McPhatter, Atticus Reynolds - Drums,  Zack Gosseett, David Klundin - Piano,  Eric Earley - Saxophone