1. Greensboro-based saxophonist/reedsman Patrick Trawick has launched a Tuesday night livestream. Last night he duo'd with pianist James McLaughlin. finely covering jazz standard for 1.5 hours. He may be at a gig next week, but you can catch him at:
2. The NC Jazz & Arts Festival is at Artsmosphere near Clayton Friday night 6-9p--including the local all-star Swingsters Union Band. Info at:
3. Vocalist Shana Tucker celebrates her birthday in Durham's Golden Belt back yard Thursday 7:30p at:
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4. Pianist Eric Hirsh leaves pandemic estivation to lead the Orquesta Gardel Latin band at the 10/9/21 Golden Belt Block Party 6p. I'll post this again next month.
I'm encouraged by all this!