My recommendation for early in the week is Brad Maiani at either the Chapel Hill West End Wine Bar Sunday night or at the Looking Glass Tuesday night. Both are very pleasant venues, especially the outdoor stage at LG...
Thursday: I'll see veteran local singer Frankie Alexander at 6:30p at Irregardless, partly because of my interest in local jazz history. Other choices include big band yayas via the Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra at the Southern Village Green in Chapel Hill at 6p. Al Strong's also at C Grace at 9p.
Friday: My addiction the the D-Town Brass opening at the Cat's Cradle Backroom in Carrboro at 8p overrules my not quite as addictive need to hear the Mint Julep Jazz Band at the new Beyu at 8 & 10p. Or, Marimjazzia's Latin jazz at Sharp Nine at 8p.
Saturday: Since I've waited years to hear Joey Calderazzo on his own, I'll be at the Sharp Nine new-piano-fundraising performance at 8p. Otherwise I'd be torn between Primera Jazz at the Beyu 8 & 10 or three good local jazz groups at the Grove Winery Jazz Fest near Greensboro. A bit unfair, all this choice...