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LJ: The Next Few Days (2/27-3/1)

2/27/2020

Discovery: My cold is gone enough that I can write coherently if a bit late...

1. Scott Sawyer's CD fundraising is 92% funded, but--if you haven't given, give now at:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/scott-sawyer-night-visions?fbclid=IwAR2Bt2fgU42kQTNkOQ1qrwbIqN6oaIvraWontZHJtXspylNDtvtH9jmmYWk#/

2. I just stumbled upon Raleigh's Neptunes Parlour's Resonancy series: When I saw drummer Jon Curry's name on the bill for Sunday at Neptunes, that led me to see the what I assume is a free improv percussion series there. Free jazz ain't everyone's cup of tea, but I'm curious to see what musicians like Jon will do beyond. eg., his jazz fusion work with Zoocru.

This Half Week: Friday's got a lot going on.

Thursday

Yeaux Katz build their Best Jazz Bar Band in Carrboro title at 2nd Wind 8p.
The Peter Lamb Trio makes C Grace even more enjoyable 9p.

Friday

The Andrew Berinson duo starts the evening at Sullivan's 5:30p.
Veteran local pianist Elmer Gibson opens at Irregardless 6:30p.
Vocalist Frankie Alexander brings quiet standards to Saxapahaw's Eddy Pub 7p.
NYC-based tenor saxist Tim Armacost + three UNC jazz teachers = a fine quartet at Sharp Nine 8p.
La Fiesta Latin Band, led by Gregg Gelb, at C Grace 9p.
The Mac McLaughlin Group at Arcana 9p.
Vocalist Kathy Gelb--of NCJRO fame--does a solo gig at the Empress Room 9p.

Saturday

Guitarist Devin Frazier's duo at Sullivan's 5:30p.
The Peter Lamb Trio shifts to Brasa Steakhouse 7p.
City Lights jazz (vocals, piano, bass) at Revival 1869 8p.
Vocalist Lauren Meehan brings energized standards to C Grace 9p.

Sunday

It's Latin jazz Sunday at Durham's West End Wine Bar 4p.
Drummer Jon Curry & percussionist Thom Nguyen experiment with improvisation at Raleigh's Neptunes Parlour 8:30p.

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LJ: This Unfortunately Sick Week So Far

2/26/2020

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I returned from my Mom's 100th birthday to be greeted by disabling cough-&-cold. I hope to catch up on things tomorrow.

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LJ: This Week 2/17-23

2/17/2020

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Discoveries:

1. Scott Sawyer is at 60% for his "Night Visions" CD. DONATE NOW AT https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/scott-sawyer-night-visions#/: Yes, I'm yelling. All in a good cause!

2. Angela Bingham gets better & better: She did a great duo Valentine's Day show with pianist Ed Paolantonio at Sharp Nine, leading to a well-deserved standing ovation, having sung songs known & unknown to me.

This Week builds up to a busy Thursday-Sunday...

Tuesday:

The North Carolina Jazz Rep Orchestra on the 3rd Tuesday for a change at Sharp Nine 8p.

Thursday:

The City Lights duo starts the night off at Sullivan's 5:30p.
Pianist Elmer Gibson continues it at Brasa 6:30p. I'll be there, haven't heard Elmer in years!
Southern Roots plays Vimala's 7p.
The UNC jazz combos at Hill Hall 7:30p.
Yeaux Katz at 2nd Wind 8p.
Al Strong at C Grace 9p.

Friday: Two university big bands with guest artists among many others....

Al Strong's 99 Brass Band celebrates Mardi Gras at Raleigh's Tin Roof 8p. with all due respect to others tonight, this is the most fun option.
UNCG-ish Chad Eby, Steve Haines, & Dan Faust take over Sharp Nine 8p'
The UNC jazz ensemble joined by guitarist Dave Stryker & saxist Steve Wilson Hill Hall 8p.
The Duke jazz ensembler joined by drummer Ulyssess Owens Jr Baldwin Auditorium 8p.
Griffanzo tickles the ivories & our funny bones at Empress Room 9p.

Saturday:

The very good extravore Maria Schneider big band at UNC Memorial Hall 8p.
Pianist Andrew Berinson joined by vocalist Ti Harmon at Irregardless 9p.
Al Strong at C Grace 9p.

Sunday: Three afternoon choices

The Atomic Rhythm All-Stars do Mardi Gras at Raleigh's Hummingbird Café 3p.
Orchestra Gardel does its monthly Latin thing at Durham's Living Arts Collective 3:30p.
Noah Sager's trio's weekly gig at Durham's West End Wine Bar 4p.

WHO SAYS THEY CAN'T FIND JAZZ AROUND HERE?

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