LOTS OF JAZZ THIS WEEK IN CHAPEL HILL - MOSTLY FREE

INFO COURTESY OF GREGG GELB

FREE NIGHTLY JAZZ CONCERTS at UNC Hello Jazz Fans; FREE NIGHTLY CONCERTS:  We invite you to join us for the free nightly faculty concerts!  Here's the schedule:  http://music.unc.edu/summerjazzworkshop/concert-schedule/ Monday, June 20 at 7pm – OUTDOOR CONCERT ON THE LAWN – WILSON LIBRARY (Bring lawn chairs, blanket, and picnic) (Back up location in case of rain – Kenan Music Building 1201) La Fiesta Latin Jazz Band (Gregg Gelb – tenor sax, Beverly Botsford – percussion, Ramon Ortiz – drums, Andy Kleindienst – bass, Stephen Anderson – piano, Juan Alamo – percussion) Tuesday, June 21 at 7pm – Kenan Music Building 1201 North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra, Featuring Kate McGarry, vocals; Jim Ketch, Director (Kobie Watkins – drums, Jason Foureman – bass, Stephen Anderson – piano) Tuesday, June 21 from 9pm-11:30pm - Late Night Jam Session at Buns Burgers ($5 cover OR purchase of food required; located at 107 N. Columbia in Chapel Hill) (House trio: Evan Thompson – piano, Kevin Beardsley – bass, Jake Buchanan – drums) Wednesday, June 22 at 7pm – Kenan Music Building 1201 Jerald Shynett/Jim Ketch Quintet (Jerald Shynette – trombone, Jim Ketch – trumpet, Kobie Watkins – drums, Jeffry Eckels – bass, Stephen Anderson – piano) Thursday, June 23 at 7pm – Kenan Music Building 1201 Scott Sawyer/Dave Finucane Quartet (Scott Sawyer – guitar, Dave Finucane – tenor saxophone, Dan Davis – drums, Jason Foureman – bass) *ALSO* Thursday, June 23 at 7pm - Stephen Anderson Trio at Beyu Caffe (free) Jeffry Eckels - bass, Larry Q. Draughn Jr. - drums http://beyucaffe.com/events/stephen-anderson-trio-6/ Friday, June 24, *4:15-7pm* – Kenan Music Building 1201 *Student Combos Concert* *ALSO* Friday, June 24 at 8pm Gregg Gelb Quartet at Durham Sharp 9. (Gregg Gelb - sax, Stephen Anderson - piano, Doug Largent - bass, Kobie Watkins - drums) Tickets at:http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2554706   Hope to see ya!  Gregg

A LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

 Camp     (info per lenora helms)

Begins on 8/1/2016 Monday thru 8/5/2016 Friday; 10 - 5 pm

Vocal Jazz Summer Camp @ Sharp Nine Gallery

4608 Industry Lane, Durham, NC 27713

2 ways to participate: As an In-person attendee or Daily Virtual Sessions (webinar) attendee

With both, enjoy all course materials & videos with lifetime access in online members’ portal.

Daily Virtual Sessions via Go To Meeting webinar link provided upon registration

All sessions will be archived for access at any time.

Bonus: 7 free pre-course preparatory lessons on this page.

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What is Vocal jazz Summer Camp?

The Vocal Jazz OnlineTMVocal Jazz Summer Camp features:

Award winning faculty

Culmination of daily work with a rhythm section

Theory, jazz vocal ear training and improvisation instruction begins with the basics but activities and lessons are designed so each person can move at their own pace

Everyone will solo

Songwriting workshop

Daily listening and analysis sessions

Educators’ session will focus on coaching solo and group vocal jazz ensembles with a rhythm section, repertoire selections, performance aesthetics, choosing microphones and use of sound reinforcement equipment

Evening concert at end of week for all participants (location tba)

In-person attendees and daily virtual sessions (webinar) attendees have lifetime access to workshop training videos and archived class sessions.

Come and enjoy a week of learning new vocal jazz skills, or adding to your vocal jazz repertoire. The atmosphere is relaxed and non-competitive, but intense! Meet jazz lovers and make new music friends. Instruction is given in large and small group sectionals and some one-on-one sessions.

 Fee is $247 for the week and includes materials. Enrollment for the class is limited and on a first-come-first served basis.

All ages and levels welcome from beginner to advanced; participants are placed in groups according to their level of musical experience. All materials will be sent in advance of camp.

You can learn more about the 30+ years of experience as a vocal musician and vocal musicianship coach here:

http://youtu.be/7zJkdS4I-Ns

And hear me sing live here http://youtu.be/ERsBLt8M-Bc

and here http://youtu.be/gQP8olICjko

MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ IN DURHAM, NC - THE SHED - ERNEST TURNER

Monday, June 13, 2016 Music by the Ernest Turner Trio plus a following jam session  - THE SHED -  Starts at 8pm   runs to about 11pm.

MY RX FOR FEELIN' BETTER - ANYTIME

REFERENCE MY POST FROM TODAY AND MY FACEBOOK ENTRY FROM TODAY.  As you all probably already know, JAZZ, JAZZ, AND MORE JAZZ is my Rx for feeling better anytime - even when you're already feeling good.  On a day like today, when you might not be feeling as good as you'd like to feel, I'm willing to bet you can fill my recommended prescription in grand style at BEYU CAFFE  -  3-5pm with The Sisterhood - Prof Lenora Helm and her "sisters" providing the medicine.  Hope to see you there in a few.  Let me know you're in the house.

"SISTERS ARE DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES" BEYU CAFFE 3 - 5 PM TODAY!

THE BEAUTIFUL PROJECT PRESENTS: THE SISTERHOOD SOUNDSCAPE

When: Sun, Jun 12
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm,

The Beautiful Project Presents: THE SISTERHOOD SOUNDSCAPE @BEYU

The Sisterhood Soundscape @BEYU, a love and benefit concert for the work of The Beautiful Project, features original compositions by our beloved sisters at the North Carolina Central University Jazz Studies Program: Lenora Zenzalai Helm, Tyra Scott, Dupresha Townsend & Natalie Wallace.

The Sisterhood Soundscape @BEYÚ is dedicated to Black women and girls everywhere. Join us for a journey of sound and power, love and respite, acceptance, joy, and keeping.

TICKETS: $15 Donation Per Seat

Michael Jones Trio at The Beyu Caffe "Freedom At Midnight"

BEYU TONIGHT - MICHAEL JONES TRIO!!!!!

Re: The Michael Jones Trio at The Beyu! Michael Jones We are back! Join us tonight at the new Beyu Caffe from 7 - 9:00 pm for some smooth jazz! NO COVER!!!! http://www.farmormikeproductions.com/trio.html Beyu Caffe: http://beyucaffe.com/events/michael-jones-trio-4-2/ Michael D. Jones, Sr. FARMORMIKE Productions 919-824-3193 michael@farmormikeproductions.com www.farmormikeproductions.com