Tuesday: A tough choice between Al Strong trumpeting the initial third Tuesday Art of Cool session at the Durham Hotel 6-9p, &/or drummer Larry Q Draughn's learning session on the African & marching roots of jazz rhythm 7-8:30p at Sharp Nine.
Thursday: Local jazz fusion band Zoocru is at The Shed, I assume at 8p, as part of their first national tour behind their first CD. The band includes familiar jazz faces guitarist Russell Favret, drummer Jon Curry, & saxist Alan Thompson. I'll definitely be there.
Friday: Drummer Donovan Cheatum leads his first gig at the Beyu 8 & 10p, while Al Strong does his duo thing at Alley 26 at 9p. Time for me to recreate the first time I realized it was possible to take in two jazz gigs in one night in downtown Durham.
Saturday: The 12 & 16 year old Bucket Brothers--check https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAIN97uVbvo--are not your average kiddie players & will lead the Carrboro Station 2p jazz series this week; singer Ti Harmon takes over the Beyu 8 & 10p, while guitarists Scott Sawyer & Keith Ganz are at Sharp Nine 8p; & Gregg Gelb leads a group that includes drummer Russ Wilson at Irregardless 9p.
Sunday: There's another chance to see/hear Gregg Gelb & Russ Wilson as they headline a trad jazz concert at Raleigh's Glenwood Club at 3p. Check Gregg's link on the LJ Home page for details.