Sunday, February 28, 2016
1ST OF THE MONTH FUN MICHAEL JONES TRIO
BEYU Caffe Thursday 3/3/16 7-9pm Free Michael Jones Trio Good Jazz Good Folks Good Time Every First Thursday You'll feel GOOD!
Thursday, February 25, 2016
NEA JAZZ MASTERS CONCERT
Tickets are free and available starting today. Concert is April 4, 2016, Kennedy Center in DC.
www.kennedy-center.org/calenda/event/ZQJZM#
www.kennedy-center.org/calenda/event/ZQJZM#
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
HAPPENINGS
Check the web sites, Shaquim Muldrow tomorrow at THE SHED, Larry Q. Draughn Friday at
Sharp 9 (lecture/presentation at 7pm). See Sharp 9 for lots of what's coming. See BEYU Caffe for monthly schedule. Jazz @ Mary Lou 9:30pm tonight (919-684-3814, might be worth a call first due to weather). See my blog post of 2/10/16 for monthly schedule for ONDA. ENJOY!
Sharp 9 (lecture/presentation at 7pm). See Sharp 9 for lots of what's coming. See BEYU Caffe for monthly schedule. Jazz @ Mary Lou 9:30pm tonight (919-684-3814, might be worth a call first due to weather). See my blog post of 2/10/16 for monthly schedule for ONDA. ENJOY!
Monday, February 22, 2016
NINA, MICKEY, & MISSISSIPPI GODDAM
It's great to be in a jazz reservoir where the folks who send tunes to you over the airwaves help you understand why you love this music so much. Thank you Aasim and Larry for helping me take note that yesterday, February 21, was the anniversary of the birth of "THE HIGH PRIESTESS OF SOUL", Nina Simone.
I've been a fan of Nina's for a long time. My post from earlier today, Nina's "Mississippi Goddam", has special significance as it came out in early 1964. Schwerner, Goodman, and Chaney were killed in Mississippi in June of 1964 although their bodies were not discovered until August of that year. Mickey Schwerner was a friend of mine. Fifty-five years ago, this June we graduated from Cornell University where we pursued our studies, waited tables together at fraternity houses and a restaurant, and sipped refreshments together while we listened to some "sounds". We were Ray Charles fans. Mickey really enjoyed "Baby What'd I Say".
Mickey and his coworkers were awarded the PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously by President Obama in 2014.
I have a playlist entitled "Schwerner". The first tune is Nina's "Mississippi Goddam". The remainder of the songs are from brother Ray. It's a long playlist. During the past few years I've played the "Schwerner" playlist quite frequently during the June - August timeframe. It brings back memories of some of my many good times. I wish Mickey was here so we could catch Nina, brother Ray, Diz, the MJQ, etc. together. (With refreshments). Thanks for the landmark song Nina.
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Q ON FRIDAY
Larry Q. Draughn will be paying tribute to Max on Friday at Sharp Nine. This should be another good un.
Friday, February 19, 2016
UNC JAZZ FESTIVAL -- THURSDAY 2/18/2016
Thursday night at the festival was a blast. It surely fit into "and a good time was had by all!" Can you guys do that three or four times a year? A warm shout out to a great piano player, Eliana Fishbeyn. Thanks for the intro and warm welcome. Stay in touch. Felix and Atticus, you guys sounded real good! Good to see you. "Keep On Keepin' On." Ed Furtick & Ellen Friedland (EF2)
There's another couple of days of jazz still going on with this festival!
There's another couple of days of jazz still going on with this festival!
Thursday, February 18, 2016
UNC CHAPEL HILL JAZZ FESTIVAL --- HAPPENING NOW
Go to http://music.unc.edu for info on the happenings in Chapel Hill with this year's Jazz Festival. Some great sounds are bound to be happening --- open rehearsals, Artists-in-residence performances, jazz faculty concerts, Essentially Ellington and more plus the Count Basie Orchestra with some special performers. ENJOY!
FYI FROM MICHAEL JONES
The Michael Jones Trio will be performing at Fitzgerald's Seafood 2900 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh NC on Friday, February 19th from 7 -10 pm! $5.00 Cover.
FREE CD to the first 20 patrons that fill out your contact information at http://www.
Thank you so much and visit http://www.
Peace,
Michael
Michael D. Jones, Sr.
FARMORMIKE Productions
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
VALENTINE'S DAY CONCERT
WOW! My statement is THANK YOU to everybody who had anything to do with the concert on Sunday afternoon 2/14/16. This was one of those sessions where everything was Cookin'. "THE JOINT WAS JUMPIN' " and any miscues didn't even matter. The jazz studies programs at our Triangle universities are to be given a big fat "RIGHT ON"! TO THE POWERS THAT BE WHO CAN KEEP THIS EVENT (AND MORE LIKE IT) A HAPPENING --- PLEASE DO! My special thanks to JOHN BROWN, JIM KETCH, AND IRA WIGGINS. You gentlemen and your staffs continue to be my heroes. OF COURSE, ANYBODY WHO WANTS THE PROOF OF THE PUDDING JUST NEEDS TO CATCH YOUR STUDENTS/GRADUATES IN PERFORMANCE. I hope the Valentine's Day concert was recorded. Please let us know when that product is available. An OH YEAH goes out to the jazz lovers of Durham, NC and environs - you folks were also rockin' and did a great job of showing your appreciation to the performers. So, to all concerned, "KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON". Edward (Ed) Furtick, Jr. and Ellen Friedland -- EF2
Saturday, February 13, 2016
NOAH POWELL AND A GOOD Band
This info is courtesy of Mama Jazz:
From: Noah Powell <noahpowell444@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 2:13 AM
To: Elaine Crovitz, Ph.D.
Subject:
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 2:13 AM
To: Elaine Crovitz, Ph.D.
Subject:
Hi Ma !
Please make this available to your viewers and thanks for all that you do.
Noah Powell and Trio plays the I regardless café on Saturday February 13th
show starts at 9pm:
William Mc Laughlin: Piano
larry Draughn: Drums
Ginnae Koon :Bass
John Palodwitch :sax
Thursday, February 11, 2016
MARY LOU WILLIAMS
Mary Lou Williams is back in Durham, NC! A movie about her is part of the film festival being run here the next few days -today, Thursday 2/11, Friday 2/12 and Saturday 2/13. The festival is the "hayti heritage FILM FESTIVAL". The movie about Mary Lou Williams is being presented on Saturday, 5-6 pm at the Hayti Center.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
BEYU FRIDAY & SATURDAY
FRIDAY Jim Ferris trio - sax/flute, our man Gary Brunotte - piano/organ, Mike McPherson - drums.
SATURDAY James "Saxsmo" Gates.
Some good stuff.
SATURDAY James "Saxsmo" Gates.
Some good stuff.
INFO ON ONDA
Lots of opportunities to hear some good sounds during the rest of this month!
We hope that you had a great January. Onda’s next show is this Saturday!
Onda returns to Irregardless Cafe, Raleigh, NC
Saturday, February 6, 2016 | 9pm-12am
Onda performs with special guest pianist and vocalist Gary Brunotte filling in for Stephen. Irregardless is a great venue for dancing and for listening to jazz. If you can’t make this show, Nelson and Eric return to Irregardless Saturday February 27th at 6pm.
Our other collaborations. The members of Onda play in other jazz groups that we think you will enjoy.
Eric Meyer and John Westmoreland - Pre-Super Bowl Jazz
West End Wine Bar, Durham, NC
Sunday, February 7, 2016 | 4pm-6pm | free
Saturday, February 13 | 9pm-12am | free
Saturday, February 20 | 9pm-12am | free
Saturday, February 27, 2016 | 6pm-8:30pm
Every Sunday | 4pm-6pm | free
Cool 21 Jazz Trio - BC Smith piano, Eric Meyer bass, Peter Joyner drums
The West End Wine Bar of Durham now features live music Saturdays 9pm-12am and Sundays 4pm-6pm.
You can find full details about Onda’s shows, fun facts about the band, and recordings on our web site, ondaband.com.
Thank you!
Onda
Nelson Johns, guitar
Stephen Coffman, vibraphone
Ana Mitchell, percussion
Eric Meyer, bass
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THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ
CONTINUING GOOD FREE JAZZ ON A THURSDAY NIGHT AT BEYU Caffe. "KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON"
COURTESY OF ELAINE CROVITZ ,Ph.D
Stephen Anderson Trio will perform at the Beyu Caffe (http://beyucaffe.com/events/
Stephen Anderson - piano Aaron Gross - bass Larry Q. Draughn Jr. - drums
The event is FREE/NO COVER CHARGE
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FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT DUKE
Duke Jazz Ensemble with Jason Marshall, saxophone
- Sponsor:
- Location:
- Baldwin Auditorium - Map
- Cost:
- $10 general admission/$5 senior citizens/students and youth under 17 free
- When:
- to
- Contact:
- Thompson, Elizabeth
- Phone:
- 660-3333
Jason Marshall is a highly sought after and established fixture on the global music landscape. A rare
specimen even among the highly competitive New York City music scene, the Washington D.C. born
saxophonist can be seen playing soul music with Aretha Franklin, Latin jazz with Arturo O'Farrill, pop with
Desi Di Lauro, avant garde jazz with the Charlie Mingus Big Band and rock music with the Young
Presidents, sometimes all in the same week. In addition, the graduate of the New School and Aaron
Copeland School of music can also be found performing weekly with the iconic NYC hip hip band, Nickle
& Dime Ops and with his own, The Jason Marshall Organ Trio in Harlem. In New York since 2003,
Jason first gained attention as a side in several ensembles led by trumpet star Roy Hargrove. He has
performed on Broadway in the theater production of Fela! and Off-Broadway in the productions of The
Best is Yet to Come and Big Maybelle. In addition to playing saxophone in Big Maybelle, Mr. Marshall
also provided the voiceover for the entire play. Mr. Marshall has also been featured on bass clarinet with
the Mingus Orchestra and Chuchito Valdez. The Duke Jazz Ensemble is directed by John Brown.
specimen even among the highly competitive New York City music scene, the Washington D.C. born
saxophonist can be seen playing soul music with Aretha Franklin, Latin jazz with Arturo O'Farrill, pop with
Desi Di Lauro, avant garde jazz with the Charlie Mingus Big Band and rock music with the Young
Presidents, sometimes all in the same week. In addition, the graduate of the New School and Aaron
Copeland School of music can also be found performing weekly with the iconic NYC hip hip band, Nickle
& Dime Ops and with his own, The Jason Marshall Organ Trio in Harlem. In New York since 2003,
Jason first gained attention as a side in several ensembles led by trumpet star Roy Hargrove. He has
performed on Broadway in the theater production of Fela! and Off-Broadway in the productions of The
Best is Yet to Come and Big Maybelle. In addition to playing saxophone in Big Maybelle, Mr. Marshall
also provided the voiceover for the entire play. Mr. Marshall has also been featured on bass clarinet with
the Mingus Orchestra and Chuchito Valdez. The Duke Jazz Ensemble is directed by John Brown.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
REMINDER FROM MAMA JAZZ
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VALENTINE JAZZ CONCERT Sunday FEBRUARY 14
The Annual Valentine's Jazz Concert (jazz bands of Duke University, North Carolina Central University, UNC-Chapel Hill) will be held 3pm FEB. 14 in Room 1201 in the Kenan Music Building at UNC-CH. The event began in 2004 and rotates annually among the three schools. Each jazz ensemble plays a short set with instrumentalists and vocalists from each school. General admission tickets are $15 and are available in the lobby of the Kenan Music building the day of the concert.
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