1. I experienced NCCU's Vocal Jazz Ensemble & the Jazz Ensemble for the first time in two years. The VJE was like a refreshing rain after a drought; the JE was powerful, fierce, swinging; Dupresha's version of "I've Got It Bad & It Ain't Good" with the JE was magnificent.
2. I finally discovered Irregardless' updated website & music calendar. It's back on the Home page...
Sunday: Al Strong's website the below even if London Bridge's calendar doesn't...
2p: Trumpeter Al Strong in Raleigh at:
I'll update the quiet holiday week schedule tomorrow...