HOORAY THE USUAL SUSPECTS PLUS

I spent some time at BEYU Caffe the past couple of evenings and was able to enjoy Kobie, Russell, and Kenny doing their thing on Wednesday's Jam Session spot.  They were great as usual and the end of the evening was a bonus with Ernest Turner sitting in for a bit. The evening also brought a new to me player to the stage, Noel Sherr on tenor sax.  Noel  sat in on a couple of numbers with the trio and his sound made it feel like he'd been playing with them for a long time.  I hope he stops thru again when I'm there.  Thursday night The Aaron Hill Trio, Aaron on alto, Jason Foureman -upright bass, and Aaron Tucker putting brushes on skins  laid out a bunch of good sounds.  They did a great job of continuing to remind us that  "what you have here is Jazz".  Thank you gentlemen.   I understand that three of my "usual suspects", Kobie, Jason, and Ryan plus Alan (I'm not sure of his last name, sorry about that) on sax,  will be appearing at BEYU tonight.  More good jazz on tap.  If any of you have any tips regarding my Dizzy Gillespie search - see my post dated 3/23/2015 - please let me know.

DIZZY GILLESPIE SCHOLARS FANS

If you know/like Dizzy's music, you know he was full of comedy.  I need your help.  I'm trying to find the recording where Dizzy is singing a phrase from "Pennies From Heaven", but instead of saying "Every time it rains it rains pennies from heaven",  Dizzy says "Every time it rains it rains pretty little white girls".  I think it's around the 1967 -  1968 time period.  It's  probably not a whole song, but rather Dizzy clowning around during the playing of another tune.  If anybody knows what recording this is on I'd appreciate your letting me know.  Thanks in advance for your help.  Ed Furtick

RYAN HANSELER AT SHARP NINE SATURDAY 3/21/15

Ryan on keys, Larry Q. Draughn Jr. drums, and Jason Foureman bass.  Saturday night 3/21 8-9:15pm.  $15 general $10 student.  Call Sharp Nine for tickets 919-486-JAZZ (5299).

CAROLYN MITCHELL AT EMPRESS ROOM RALEIGH SATURDAY

As I mentioned in an earlier post, Carolyn Mitchell is well worth hearing especially if you like folks like Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington and Cassandra Wilson.  She's at The Empress Room in Raleigh on Saturday night.

GOOD JAZZ CONTINUES

I caught some of Ryan Hanseler at BEYU last night, JAVA JAZZ.  Ryan was playing good stuff as is his style and I got to  wear my JAVA JAZZ   shirt.  Kobie's jam session is tonight.  Last time I was at the jam I heard some new folks who fell right into the vibe.  Tomorrow night at BEYU is Baron Tymas.  Baron's provided good sounds each time I've heard him. I'm  looking forward to catching his trio again.  According to Andrew Berinson there's some sounds going on at The Shed tonight as well.  Step out and enjoy some good live jazz.  It will lift you up!

The Hang - I Played with Horace Silver

Jazz Vespers at Duke Chapel

Happening again, Tuesday March 17, 2015 7:30pm