RESERVOIR

The Durham, NC and environs jazz reservoir is swinging.

Tuesday night was the monthly visit of the NCJRO (North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra) to Sharp 9.  As usual they were in fine form.  As an added attraction they played Gary Brunotte's recent composition,  "Sincerely Yours".  Gary was in attendance and gave Jim Ketch a brief assist in conducting the band on his tune. It was great!  Another good evening for those of us who enjoy big band jazz.  Thanks folks.

Wednesday night's jam session at the Mary Lou on Duke's campus was well attended by players and listeners.  John Brown's weekly event works well and this week found Brian Miller in rare form (is he ever anything else?) as he kept the atmosphere swinging.  Lots of musicians contributed to making good sounds ---  Piano, Quincy Jones;  Bass, Jason Foureman, Ginnae Koon; Drums, Donovan Cheatham, Curtis McPhatter, Felix Allen; Guitar, James Gilmore, Ashesh Ananda Chatterjee; Sax, Shaquim Muldrow;  and others. If  you participated in this jam session please send me an email letting me know you were there.  If you know anyone else that played, please tell them to let me know.