...I must admit I'm taking care of some non-jazz jollies this week: amazing Red Clay Ramblers fiddler Clay Buckner plays with banjoist Stan Lewis at Johnny's Gone Fishing in Carrboro Thursday night; & uncategorizable singer Nellie McKay--who makes me laugh--at Motorco Friday night...
...I still am amazed at the quality of local jazz (reprise). The latest repeat revelation was while listening to singer Kate McGarry with her Tough Get Growing band at Sharp Nine. That band has certainly grown & put on a great show last night...
...I'm building up to spotlighting jazz performers at the Art of Cool Festival May 6-8 in Durham. AOC has been juggling venues & hasn't quite aligned that with ticket choices, but the thing to do now is to start deciding about the who & then figuring out where, when, & how much. I can say the jazz choices are many & varied...