SMOKIN'

https://youtu.be/NTJhHn-TuDY

A BULL CITY HOLIDAY

A BULL CITY HOLIDAY you can find the album on you tube.  A good fun  to listen to and upbeat holiday recording by Keenan McKenzie.

La Fiesta - Armando's Rhumba

TAKE AWAY

"You've been blessed with life -  LIVE IT. "  Jennifer Hudson in interview with Willie on NBC Sunday 12/15/2019

INFO

I wanted  to get this information recorded before my memory capacity limitations kicked  in.

"Have a good day, and if it's not, just change it."

  "There's another way of composing --- just sit down and play."

Check out Chick https://www.scientology.tv/series/signature-performances/chick-corea-in-the-mind-of-a-master/

The Little Drummer Boy

NCCU JAZZ Studies Ensemble In Initial Competition

In January at Jazz At Lincoln Center the NCCU Jazz Ensemble will be among an elite group to compete for an initial award of special accomplishment https://www.facebook.com/jazzatlincolncenter/posts/we-are-thrilled-to-announce-the-inaugural-jack-rudin-jazz-championship-a-two-day/10157762395494675/  BRAVO!!

WELCOME TO THE DURHAM JAZZ RESERVOIR

Ted Senior and Ted Junior - it was good to meet you folks.  Hope to see you at the NCCU Faculty concert. You can get more information by clicking on this link https://www.durhamjazzworkshop.org/     Another good source of live jazz happenings in this Triangle area is https://locavorejazz.weebly.com/peters-blog. Hope to bump into you listening to some great live jazz here in what I call THE DURHAM JAZZ RESERVOIR.

Charles Mingus - Take the 'A' Train - Live At Montreux (1975) [11-12]

SOME NEW ORIGINAL UPBEAT HOLIDAY MUSIC DONE HERE IN THE DURHAM, NC JAZZ RESERVOIR 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCPre9spBgQ&list=OLAK5uy_njsYewABcbKM_NsItFXWq7AY4d-6pgtu8

FRED WESLEY AT DUKE 12/6/2019 BALDWIN

Another good opportunity coming to the  Durham Jazz Reservoir https://music.duke.edu/events/duke-jazz-ensemble-fred-wesley-trombone

MONK/HAYTI CENTER SATURDAY 11/23/19

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/off-minor-a-tribute-to-thelonious-monk-tickets-79827178239  A trio of talented musicians who know how to make great music from one of the greats!  You'll be GYCOTH!

DURHAM JAZZ RESERVOIR HAPPENING NOW

At least three in a row starting tonight https://www.durhamjazzworkshop.org/up-coming-concerts.html , tomorrow afternoon a graduation recital for NCCU JAZZ STUDIES PROGRAM, Monday https://www.facebook.com/locajazz.club/photos/gm.2581000788645985/138324067509505/?type=3&theater

A bunch of good jazz right here in the Durham Jazz Reservoir.

INFO ON HAPPENINGS

A good source on jazz performances that will be happening https://locavorejazz.weebly.com/peters-blog 

Also info can be found at https://www.google.com/search?q=wncu+jazz+calendar&oq=wncu&aqs=chrome.3.69i60j69i57j0l4.11589j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Kenny Burrell - All Day Long

YESTERDAY 10/20/2019 EF2 PARTY #4

AND INDEED, A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!!  THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN SHARING A SMOKIN'  (KNOCKDOWN/ DRAGOUT) AFTERNOON OF GREAT JAZZ  ---  MUSICIANS, AUDIENCE, VENUE STAFF ALL INCLUDED.  EF2 PARTY #4 WAS EVEN BETTER THAN WE ANTICIPATED!!  THANKS SO MUCH!!  ED AND ELLEN

GOOD TIME TO BE HAD BY ALL 1-4PM SUNDAY 10/20/19

THIS IS GONNA SMOKE!  COME AND JOIN IN THE JOY AND PLEASURE OF THE JAZZ HERE IN THE DURHAM JAZZ RESERVOIR.  THE BLUE NOTE GRILL  WASHINGTON STREET.

THE HOUSE BAND

THE HOUSE BAND FOR EF2 PARTY #4
 Andrew Berinson - keys
 Aaron Gross - bass,
 Donovan Cheatham - drums,
 Shaquim Muldrow - sax

BIG FUN TIME COMING UP  THE BLUE NOTE GRILL   DURHAM NC
1-4PM  SUNDAY  OCTOBER 20 2019  JAZZ JAM SESSION/PARTY

COME JOIN US   914-830-0650  edfurtick@gmail.com

 Ed & Ellen 

EF2 PARTY #4 DON'T MISS THIS TELL A FRIEND

THE HOUSE BAND IS READY TO SMOKE AGAIN!!!  If you are a Jazz person - musician, lover,  -  If you just enjoy great music -  If you love to share in a good time and show appreciation for the things that we have to be thankful for - Come to this Jazz Jam Session/Party.  You don't need a formal written invitation, but if you haven't yet received one and would like to send me your email address - see my previous post on this blog.

EF2 PARTY #4 SUNDAY OCT. 20, 2019 1-4pm BLUE NOTE

As the recent  facebook photo of my great granddaughter indicates WOW!  Our EF2 PARTY #4 will be happening soon - Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 in Durham, NC at the Blue Note Grill 1- 4 pm.
 This is a Knockdown/dragout JAZZ  JAM/SESSION/PARTY! Great jazz being played by great musicians! An outstanding afternoon in the DURHAM JAZZ RESERVOIR.  There will be some free beer.wine and food. Musicians bring you instruments and come prepared to participate in a smokin' jam.  Jazz lovers bring your souls and come prepared to join in this CELEBRATION!!  If you haven't received an invitation as of yet, just send your email  to me, edfurtick@gmail.com.   I look forward to seeing you all there!

Black Betty

Four Strong Winds

Back of the Bus

Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass

Coal Train (Stimela) - Hugh Masekela

Tone the Bell Easy

Hugh Masekela - Mandela (Bring Him Back Home) - Jazz Day 2015

ANOHER GOOD TIME TONIGHT FRIDAY 8/30/2019

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=mm#inbox/FMfcgxwDqxJjMSHHFBmsXkXrKzWfWjfh Some members of the house band for the EF2 Parties will again be in the band playing great tunes with Jim Ketch.  These sessions have proven to be a swinging good time.

DRUMMER SOME

GIVE THE DRUMMER SOME HAPPENS TODAY AUGUST 25, 2019!

HAPPENING SOON DRUMMER SOME ANNALISE + POETS

https://www.facebook.com/events/2823016017713782/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-jazz-annalisa-and-zen-poets-tickets-66834440611

The links above will give you info on what should be two enjoyable events within the next few days happening right here in the DURHAM JAZZ RESERVOIR!! 

PARTICIPATE AND ENJOY!!!

Kind of Blue 60th Anniversary

AUGUST 16, 2019 BIRTHDAY CONCERT AND CAKE

Lots of fun last night 8/16/19 at Sharp 9 Gallery.  Thanks to Dave Finucane and the Sharp 9 staff, Andrew Berinson's Quartet, the guest musical performers and the great audience.  How 'bout us celebrating an 80th birthday year at least once every quarter?  Or it could be a 70th birthday year, or 60th birthday year, or....  Thanks to you all.  I HAD A SMOKIN' GOOD TIME!!!   Please take note of EF2 Party #4 coming up on October 20, 2019 - see my previous post to this blog, July 8, 2019.

AUGUST 16TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT

BIRTHDAY CONCERT CELEBRATING MY 80TH COMING UP ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW AT SHARP NINE GALLERY https://www.durhamjazzworkshop.org/up-coming-concerts.html  Join us listening to some great live jazz performed by members of our outstanding jazz musicians community!!  There should be some yummy birthday cake available for eating and folks from this great Durham Jazz Reservoir community enjoying themselves.

GIVE THE DRUMMER SOME

GIVE THE DRUMMER SOME

NANCY WILSON/CANNONBALL EVENT - OUTSTANDING

Thanks to all involved with this great show on Friday 9/26/2019 at Sharp Nine in Durham, NC.  It brought back good vibes of the time I was fortunate enough to see Nancy and Cannon in live performance in a club in Philly - 1960s timeframe.  I consider us jazz/music fans to be absolutely blessed with the abundance of great talent we get to experience.  Please Y'ALL,  "KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON!"

CELEBRATION..

Birthday Party and other stuff - please see my posts below of 7/8  7/12   and  7/23.  Share in the good time/enjoyment!

GOOD STUFF COMING AT SHARP NINE

http://www.durhamjazzworkshop.org/up-coming-concerts.html  LOTS OF JAZZ ENJOYMENT ON THE WAY!!!

LINK TO TICKETS FOR AUGUST 16, 2019 at SHARP NINE

This link should get you to tickets for August 16th at Sharp 9 https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4292414

Phil Freelon

Prayers and good thoughts to the Freelon family and loved ones https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article232447882.html?fbclid=IwAR0pdU6qLGPWxIqc_Jtygvq_MfLOSpNHCy72K0X7SUjM5p3zF7iJUYxyhbY

2019 SPECIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION YEAR

I enjoy positive celebrations!  2019 is a landmark birthday year for me and lots of folks that I know, many for a long time.  Two events currently scheduled as part of the year long special celebration mode --  Friday August 16 (my birthday is August 14) 8pm Sharp Nine Gallery, Durham< NC. Andrew and the quartet help me celebrate by doing what is always a smokin' good time session.! Hopefully we can all share some birthday cake.
  Sunday, October 20, 2019, 1 -4 pm, Blue Note Grill, Durham, NC  EF2  Party #4  Party time - this is a knock down drag out  jazz jam session/party jazz folk -musicians, lovers -  sharing and enjoying our love for the music.  Musicians are asked to bring their instruments and come prepared to play.  Jazz lovers are asked to show up prepared to fully support/encourage the musicians.  We plan to provide some beer and wine and light food for all to enjoy at no charge.  A request for this year is that you do something to support  a charity that  helps troubled young folks (teens - young adults) or one that specifically assists musicians having a difficult time staying afloat.  As is my usual request, please come to these events prepared to have a SMOKIN' GOOD TIME! If I don't have it ( from your receiving an invitation to a previous EF2 Party ) send me your  email address just in case I am successful in getting more formalized invites out regarding events.

AUTUMN RAINEY SATURDAY NIGHT 6/29/2019

ANOTHER GOOD ONE!!!  Thank you Autumn and associates!

WHAT'S GOING ON

See Peter Burke's blog for weekly info on jazz stuff in the area https://locavorejazz.weebly.com/peters-blog

Check WNCU for a weekly JAZZ CALENDAR http://www.wncu.org/calendar/

TONIGHT TUESDAY 6/25/2019 8PM

Looking forward to another night of big band jazz with the NCJRO at Sharp Nine Gallery.  You may still be able to get a seat.  This monthly performance is always enjoyable!

Sat. 6/22/19 BLAKEY/KOBIE/ SHARP 9/AUDIENCE

THE JOINT WAS JUMPIN'!!!   Gratitude, respect, admiration are just some of the words included in the definition of TRIBUTE .  This past Saturday night June 22, 2019 at Sharp Nine Gallery in Durham, NC a happening took place which deserves all of the positive words - big and small - that the dictionary provides.  Kobie Watson's leadership and playing -  He pulled together the absolute right musicians to perform Art Blakey's stuff.  The musicians - to a person - made the audience feel like we were participants in a great big joyous party and that we all should be having a ball, because they surely were!!! Thank you musicians - Kobie Watkins drums/leader, Brian Horton tenor sax,
Christian Tambour piano, Wes Parker trombone, Ryan Nielsen trumpet, Jason Fourman bass.  The Sharp Nine facility provided the wonderful acoustics and the staff attentiveness to details.  They kept things rolling even with the overflow audience. And the audience!  This was one of the hippest audiences I've had the pleasure of being part of in while.  We knew when and how to applaud.  We also knew when and how to talk and to keep quiet.  As I said, THE JOINT AND EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS EVENT WAS JUMPING!!!  Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.  I hope the  next one of these great happenings is already scheduled.

Other Stuff White Plains, NY in the 1950s

Here's some infohttps://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/white-plains/2019/02/19/aaron-schmink-first-crazy-love/2917296002/

SEAN MASON IS BACK IN TOWN !!!

8PM Sharp Nine  Ought to be a good show

John Cartwright singing "What's Left of You" (written by Tracy Newman)

LIVE JAZZ NOW

The Durham Jazz Orchestra at Sharp Nine 7pm TONIGHT https://www.durhamjazzorchestra.org/listen

UNC CHAPEL HILL JUNE 2019 FREE LIVE JAZZ

STARTING MONDAY JUNE 17, 2019,  LOTS OF GOOD JAZZ FOR A WEEK  https://music.unc.edu/summerjazzworkshop/concert-schedule/  This is another great annual event courtesy of Jim Ketch and associates. 

SHARP NINE TONIGHT AND FRIDAY

Big Band jazz tonight, Tuesday 5/28/2019 at Sharp Nine and Jim Ketch Swingtet with a bunch of my favorites on Friday 5/31/2019  http://www.durhamjazzworkshop.org/up-coming-concerts.html

FRANKIE AT BRIGHTLEAF TONIGHT 7PM FRIDAY 5/24/2019

More good jazz in the Durham Jazz Reservoir! Frankie Alexander and her folks will be laying down their usual tasteful delivery of good sounding/feeling jazz tonight in the courtyard at Brightleaf Square. Start is 7PM! Nice way to start any holiday weekend.

TI HARMON PLUS TUESDAY 5/21/19 7PM

The show tomorrow night at Sharp Nine shows off some of the Durham Jazz Reservoir great performers. You'll be able to enjoy some great vocal treatments of jazz backed up by smokin' instrumental stuff! Find out more at the Sharp Nine Gallery website.

OSCAR PETERSON/ALVIN QUEEN

Listen to the Reunion Blues post. An outstanding album! click here for additional info.

JAZZ IN DURHAM TODAY 5/5/2019 5 -8 PM

JAZZ IN DURHAM TODAY 5/5/2019 -- Ben Palmer Trio at Goorsha on Main St. Ben, Noah, Clarence Caught their sound up the street a couple of times ago. Nice way to ease out of Sunday. Also, check West End Wine Bar 4-6pm. I believe this is Lou Bongo-s Sunday to be there with Latin Jazz. A reminder of where to check for weekly jazz happenings in the Durham Jazz Reservoir -- Peter's Blog and WNCU.ORG

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

All Blues (Live from Konserthuset, Stockholm)

SO HERE'S ONE THING

 To convey how glad I am that the BRANDON MITCHELL QUARTET will be "keepin' on" this Friday, 3/29/19 at Sharp Nine http://www.durhamjazzworkshop.org/up-coming-concerts.html  it crossed my mind to share with you  that one reason why their Tribute To The Modern Jazz Quartet back in November was so great was  because they maintained the primary MJQ quality  A TOUCH OF CLASS !!!  These outstanding musicians are sure to be SMOKIN'  again this FRIDAY NIGHT AT  8PM.

DJANGO REVISITED MARCH 29, 2019 FRIDAY

If you enjoyed having the feel of the Modern Jazz Quartet a few months ago at Sharp Nine then come on back on Friday 3/29/19.  The Brandon Mitchell Quartet will be SMOKIN' again! http://www.durhamjazzworkshop.org/up-coming-concerts.html  I'll try to save you a seat.

TRIANGLE YOUTH JAZZ ENSEMBLE ONE MORE ONCE

TYJE!!!  THEY ARE DOING IT AGAIN!!!!  "KEEPIN' ON"!!!!

DOING IT AGAIN ---- TYJE ----- ELLINGTON NEW YORK

FROM GREGG GELB

TYJE has made me, and our region, very proud by being selected as a finalist for the National Jazz at Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington Festival this year, and for the last three years.

TYJE is among the top high school student big bands in the country and the students desire to continue attending this prestigious competition each year. The Essentially Ellington Festival is a prime motivator for attracting the most talented youth in the region, while advancing the quality of music education we provide and growing our organization. In 2016, TYJE earned 2nd place and many of the highest individual awards in 2017 and 2018.  The students sound as good as many professional bands. We rehearse once a week on Sunday’s. Participants are selected by audition at the beginning of every year and come from all over the Greater Raleigh region.

Have a quick look at us in this Youtube video. https://youtu.be/LzwocJtYbHw

Our sponsoring organization, The Philharmonic Association, has done incredible work over the 30 years of its existence, growing to sponsor five classical orchestras and three jazz ensembles. It was awarded the 2012 Raleigh Medal of Arts Award for its extraordinary contributions to youth and the arts. It is run on a professional level, with paid instructors for each ensemble.

Student’s fees, grants from United Arts Council and City of Raleigh, and donors fund its operating budget. But for its annual trip to Jazz at Lincoln Center in May of each year, TYJE needs to raise funds separately from Philharmonic Association fundraising.  The estimated cost to take 25 young people and 4 chaperones to NYC for the festival, which is 4 days long, is $25,000.  While we raise some of it through performance fees and Jazz at Lincoln Center provides a small travel stipend, we must rely on donors for the majority.

Therefore, I am writing to you to ask you to help us support the travel costs of this highly respected event. There are three ways to contribute: One, is to purchase tickets to attend our Garden Party/concert/fundraiser on April 27th at 4pm. (please see the announcement below). You can click this link for information https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-york-new-york-jazz-in-the-garden-concert-tickets-57429039804. Two, checks can be written to the Philharmonic Association with Triangle Youth Jazz in the memo and sent to the address below, or third, you can go to www.philharmonic-association where you will find a contribution button. Your support will mean so much to me and to my students!

Sincerely,

Gregg Gelb, Director of Philharmonic Association Jazz Program

Conductor, Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble

2019 Raleigh Medal of Arts Award

Essentially Ellington 2016: Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble - ST. LOUIS BLUES

OTHER STUFF ------------ MAYBE

In case you haven't seen this info from DUKE PERFORMANCES https://dukeperformances.duke.edu/residencies/black-atlantic-2/

WHAT IS HAPPENING

Check this for current live jazz in and around https://locavorejazz.weebly.com/peters-blog  The jazz calendar at WNCU radio http://www.wncu.org/calendar/ is an important source of current jazz happenings in this area.  Lots of good live listening to be found and enjoyed.  Each venue that has a web site is another source that helps me find good stuff.

Catherine Russell - Alone Together

BE ON LIVE RECORDING MARCH 26 7PM HAYTI

INFO POSTED HERE PROVIDED BY MAMA JAZZ

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Helm, Lenora Z <lhelm@nccu.edu>
Date: Sun, Mar 10, 2019 at 4:50 PM
Subject: For The Love of Big Band live concert recording
To: Elaine Crovitz <ecrovitz@gmail.com>

Hi Mama Jazz!

Will you please share the info below with your followers? Thank you!!

Lenora Helm Hammonds concert w/big band

For The Love Of Big Band: A live concert recording
Hayti Heritage Center,
801 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27701
Tue, March 26, 2019

7:00 PM doors open; concert begins 7:30; 2 sets

Tickets are general admission $15 or VIP tickets w/perk levels $25, $65, $100

It is a private event, so tickets are only at this link: 

http://bit.ly/LenoraBigBand2

With Music,

Lenora Helm Hammonds 

www.lenorahelm.com

Samba Do Orfeo - Trio Da Paz

CHRIS POTTER JOHN BROWN BALDWIN 2/15/19 8PM

Good happenings at Baldwin suditorium this Friday evening.  At a nice price via Professor John Brown https://music.duke.edu/events/duke-jazz-ensemble-chris-potter-saxophone

THANK YOU DENNY

Hey Denny, thanks for reminding me about Leadbelly.  I hadn't listened to him in a while.  Per our discussion here's a link for The Blue Note Grill - blues jam session on Tuesday night. https://www.google.com/search?q=bluenote+grill&oq=bluenote+grill&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.9879j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8  Hope you can check it out some time.  If you want some live jazz check out Sharp Nine Gallery
http://www.durhamjazzworkshop.org/up-coming-concerts.html  I enjoyed our conversation.  Be well.

Lead Belly - Midnight Special

Hubert Laws/ Come Ye Disconsolate

Gregg and Company 7pm Tomorrow at Sharp 9

Gregg Gelb and his Heart of Carolina big band will be offering up big band jazz for our listening pleasure as a part of the current Sharp Nine Tuesday night offerings.  Should be another good time.
http://www.durhamjazzworkshop.org/up-coming-concerts.html

JAZZ HAPPENINGS UNC SOON!!

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Ketch, Jim <jketch@ad.unc.edu>
Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2019 at 5:54 PM
Subject: Upcoming jazz concerts
To: ecrovitz@gmail.com <ecrovitz@gmail.com>
Cc: Ketch, Jim <jketch@ad.unc.edu>

Dear Mama Jazz,

Continued thank yous for your service to the music and the artists trying to keep it alive. Here are some upcoming dates that I would love for you to share with your listserv.

8-10pm Friday, Feb 8  Jim Ketch Swingtet at the Sharp 9 Gallery
Jim Ketch, Keenan McKenzie, Evan Ringel, Mark Wells, Aaron Gross, Dorien Dotson
$20 and $15

3:00pm Sunday, Feb 10  Moeser Auditorium in Hill Hall, UNC-CH
16th Annual Valentine's Jazz Concert with Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and NCCU Jazz Ensembles
$10, $5  Benefit concert for scholarships

42nd Carolina Jazz Festival, UNC-Chapel Hill   February 14-16, 2019

14 – 7:30pm Thursday, UNC Faculty Jazz Ensemble with Guest Artists: Bryan Carter, drums and Roland Barber, trombone at Moeser Auditorium in Hill Hall • Carolina Jazz Festival - Free

15 – 4:00pm Friday, UNC Jazz Combos Band with guest artists Bryan Carter, drums and Roland Barber, trombone Carolina Jazz Festival - Free

15 – 8:00pm Friday, Christian Scott Quintet at Memorial Hall, UNC-CH  Carolina Jazz Festival. Ticketed event

919-843-3333 or at Memorial Hall Box Office

16 – 8:30am – 5:00pm Saturday; North Carolina Regional Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Festival,  Carolina Jazz Festival - Free

16 – 8:00pm Saturday, UNC Jazz Band in concert with Bryan Carter, drums and Roland Barber, trombone • Moeser Auditorium in Hill Hall • $10 general admission ($5 students and UNC faculty/staff) • Tickets available at the door • Scholarship Benefit Concert • Carolina Jazz Festival

Thanks Mama,  Jim Ketch

Jim Ketch
Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies
Department of Music
Hill Hall, CB #3320
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3320
(o) 919.962.7560
(c) 919.812.2142
(e) jketch@email.unc.edu
(w) www.jimketch.com

GOOD STUFF PROVIDED FOR THIS POSTING VIA MAMA JAZZ   THANKS

A NOT ORIGINAL COMMENT

Listening to Jazz "Clears my head, Heals my heart, and Lifts my spirit."

THANKS AND INFO

If you are reading this blog as a result of a conversation with me during the January 19 - 23, 2019 time period the very first item is for me to convey to you my BIGTIME THANKS!!  DUHS folks are/continue to be SMOKIN'!!!  A couple of  things I'd like to let you know about as a result of some of  our interactions.

 I responded to the question regarding my favorite place to go to listen to jazz in this area by telling you about Sharp 9  Gallery http://www.durhamjazzworkshop.org/up-coming-concerts.html.  This link should get you to a listing of the upcoming concerts.  The  concert tomorrow night January 29 is a monthly "SMOKIN'" HAPPENING.

In terms of who's doing a jazz gig where in this Durham Jazz  Reservoir, https://locavorejazz.weebly.com/peters-blog should get you to Peter's blog.  Peter provides current jazz goings on which he usually updates every Monday.

As a bonus  -  We who enjoy listening to jazz on the radio get to tune in to our great local jazz radio station coming from the campus of NCCU,  http://www.wncu.org/

Again,  DUHS FOLKS SMOKE!!!  THANKS SO MUCH.  (please pass my appreciation on to your associates in the organization who may not get to read this blog post)  Edward Furtick, Jr., edfurtick@gmail.com

HIP HAPPENINGS IN THE DURHAM JAZZ RESERVOIR

ANDERSON, DAVIS, FOUREMAN, HILL  GILMORE, KNOWLES, WILLIAMS, 
BERINSON, CHEATHAM, CREEL,   BRADFORD, ANTHONY  NCJRO

All of the above appearing at SHARP NINE GALLERY during the next several weeks.  Some enjoyable jazz listening coming up.  See the details http://www.durhamjazzworkshop.org/up-coming-concerts.html

KENNY BURRELL

This goes back a ways  -  still magic!
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049PNOL4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jazzbyed-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0049PNOL4&linkId=28f8b115d03b9399485eb0246fbc62e8

MY FAVORITE PERSONAL COMPOSER JAN. 19 SHARP NINE

As I mentioned in a previous posting, James Gilmore is my favorite personal composer.  Of course, he is also the only person who has composed a song based on my  storytelling - Ed's Big Night.  James will be laying down some nice sounds in a trio format at Sharp Nine in Durham next Saturday night, January 19, 2019.  Come out and enjoy an evening of good jazz sounds. See how James feels about the music https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=mm#inbox/FMfcgxwBVDGPCpvcZlrDmFzgQrCQspDs  You can get tickets for the gig via
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3922797

Jazz Stuff

Miles Davis Interview with Bill Boggs

OUR MAN KOBIE!!!

https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/reich/ct-ent-best-jazz-music-2018-1209-story.html  Oh Yeah!!

Kobie's most recent album