--Don't forget the usual suspects. E.g., Ernest Turner holds forth every Monday night at the Shed, followed by a jam session of primarily younger players.
--With Doug Largent busy on another gig, guitarist Brad Maiani leads a trio at the Looking Glass Tuesday night & next Sunday night at the Station, both in Carrboro.
--Both the Beyu & Sharp Nine are busy this weekend.
--Trumpter Al Strong leads the fusionish Zoocru at University Place mall 6-9p Thursday night. Not your average jazz venue, but they're opening the mall Cineplex (i.e., movie theater). I shall be there.
--UNC student & fine drummer Atticus Reynolds leads a youthful, talented group at the Shed Saturday night. I shall be there.
--Guitarist Scott Sawyer leads a number of his students guitarists at Sharp Nine Friday night. If you like jazz guitar, this is the place for you.
And, before I forget in my occasional dotage, NCCU vocal jazz professor Lenora Helms has a recital of her work Tuesday night at B.N. Duke Auditorium on campus at 7p. I shall be there. Please do join me!