1. I've made a few venue adjustments: Since the Beyu has only one jazzish performance this month & none next month, I've put a "?" after its link to indicate its diminishing "jazz club" label. Since I can't find any lnks for jazz at the Millenium Hotel, I've put a "?" after it. And, I've deleted The Station link because they list no jazz nor have replied to my inquiries.
2. I suggest anyone interested in hearing pianist Sean Mason play, rumor has it he's transferring to Juilliard: Don't know when he heads north, but I'll certainly look to hear him as often as possible in the coming months.
3. Tis the season for university jazz winding down: All but the UNC & NCCU jazz programs have finished locavore & extravore jazz performances. However, both those programs have events next week. Check them out & then wait for next fall calendars to arrive!
This Week: Not as packed as last week but still plenty of choices...
Monday: It's either the weekly trombonist/singer Danny Grewen & pianist Robert "Griffanzo" Griffin at Imbibe 7p, or dancing to the Triangle Jazz Orchestra at the Pittsboro Roadhouse 7:30p. I'm bringing my "Guide To Local Jazz" class to the former.
Tuesday: Pianist Alison Weiner leads her weekly duo at the Eddy Pub in Saxapahaw 7p.
Wednesday:
- Pianist/vocalist Ariel Pocock & bassist James do their weekly thing at Bar Virgile 7p.
- Peter Lamb & the Wolves do their bi-weekly thing at Humble Pie 8:30p.
- Pianist Frank Longino takes over C Grace 9p.
- Jazz At the Mary Lou wraps up at Duke for the semester 9:30p.
Thursday: The only choice--& it's a great choice--is trumpeter Al Strong's quartet cutting through the cocktailed chatter at C Grace 9p.
Friday: It's an "if you missed____at____, you have another chance tonight..."
- Peter Lamb Trio at NCMA's Iris Restaurant 5:30p, or...
- Al Strong's quintet, featuring fine vocalist Tyra Scott, at Sharp Nine 8p. I love vocalists, so I'll be there.
- Frank Longino moves upstairs to the Empress Room 9p.
Saturday: No such thing as too much Al Strong...
- Trumpeter Jim Ketch's quartet & singer Angela Bingham meet at Sharp Nine 8p. Two vocalists in succession isn't too many...
- Al Strong's quintet shifts to Irregardless 9p.
- Pianist Andrew Berinson's quartet takes over C Grace 9p.
- Ariel Pocock pops up at the Empress Room 9p.
Sunday:
- Pianist Noah Sager's trio does their weekly thing at Durham's West End Wine Bar 4p. I bring my "Guide To Local Jazz" class there too.
- Last chance this weekend to hear Al Strong, with his trio at Cary's Sidebar (215 E Chatham), a new venue for me, 4p.
- Pianist Michael Pelz-Sherman & guitarist Paul Bomar debut their new CD at C Grace 7p.