Edward Furtick, Sr.

I often make the comment that I feel blessed to be located here in such a great place for jazz/other music/ and the arts in general. Many of my memories are associated with music. I am focused today on memories of my dad, Edward Furtick, Sr. Today April 28, 2019 would have been his 114th birthday. He passed away at age 99. I had the pleasure of hearing the NCCU Jazz Big Band in concert last night. I am still full of good memories of dad taking me to hear Count Basie for the first time at the APOLLO. I also feel good when I hear or think about the spiritual, "If I Can Help Somebody". My father would sing/hum this song every time we were together. Good thoughts of a good man - HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!

Wintley Phipps - If I Can Help Somebody

Reunion Blues

NCCU JAZZ FESTIVAL STARTS TONIGHT April 22, 2019

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=nccu%20jazz%20studies&epa=SEARCH_BOX  Clicking on this link and scrolling a post or two down should get you to the start of info on this event.  Looks like more good jazz for this week right here in the Durham Jazz Reservoir!

HAPPENINGS

Lots going on check Peter's blog for good info on what's going on https://locavorejazz.weebly.com/peters-blog

DURHAM JAZZ RESERVOIR TUESDAY NIGHT 7PM

Another chance to catch some good sounds at Sharp Nine http://www.durhamjazzworkshop.org/up-coming-concerts.html

ANNUAL NCCU JAZZ FESTIVAL APRIL 22 - 27, 2019

More good stuff coming in the Durham Jazz Reservoir!  STUDENT JAZZ COMBOS, FREELON, GATES, MILLER, VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE, INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE, CARLOS BISLIP AND FRIENDS, http://www.nccu.edu/calendar/eventDetails.cfm?id=3311

OH YEAH FRIDAY 4/12/19 BALDWIN RUFUS REID $10, $5

Another great opportunity in the Durham Jazz Reservoir!  https://tickets.duke.edu/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=dukejazzreid19&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=

HUGH MASEKELA

As a result of my friendship with a fine music person, Mr. John Cartwright, who was the best man in my wedding ceremony way back when, I had the privilege of being in the company of Hugh Masekela more than once.  I always found him gracious and REAL  Aside from making some great music for us, Hugh was heavily involved in worldwide human rights. If you check some of Masekela's recordings, you'll find John Cartwright as the bass player -- sometimes as the producer.  Today, April 4, 2019 would have been Hugh's 80th birthday.  I'm glad he was here with us for a while.

Coal Train (Stimela) - Hugh Masekela

Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass

WHAT'S HAPPENING

For info on jazz https://locavorejazz.weebly.com/peters-bloghappenings in and around the Triangle area of North Carolina

YOUNG MAN W/JAZZ PIANO BERINSON FRIDAY SHARP 9

Andrew Berinson plays a concert to celebrate the release of his album  -  the tickets are going fast, and I know why. http://www.durhamjazzworkshop.org/up-coming-concerts.html