Today/Tuesday: It should be a good night to listen to the Brad Maiani Trio at Looking Glass since the weather should be just fine for outdoor music.
Wednesday: La Fiesta makes an appearance at the Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheater 5:30-8:30p. Again, the weather should be good for this setting.
Thursday: Robert Trowers continues his interesting "Straight No Chaser" big band listening session at the Stanford Warren Library, 1201 Fayetteville Street, in Durham at 7:30. This'll be my third visit to this session, propelled by Trowers's passion for big band music propelled by his vast big band experience.
Friday: The real deal tonight & Saturday night is guitarist John Abercrombie. I saw him last year & recommend him as a not as household name unless it's a guitarist's household. Acolyte Scott Sawyer will play with him again, & it might be worth it just to see their chemistry.
Saturday: For those not hearing Abercrombie, there are plenty of choices: in Raleigh Gregg Gelb's quintet at Irregardless & Al Strong at C Grace; in Durham young but veteran bassist Lance Scott leads his (first?) gig at Beyu, while the improvisatory Universal Indians play at The Shed. The latter may be worthwhile just for the band's name.
If those aren't enough to keep you busy, check your local listings...