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do...@delphi.com

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May 3, 1994, 2:01:40 PM5/3/94
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I'm considering relocating to Raleigh/Chapel Hill and would like to
find out more about the jazz scene in the area. Can anyone give me
some leads? I'd also like to get in touch with local jazz people.
Thanks....

Don Heckman

Gary Allen P000

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May 4, 1994, 9:31:40 AM5/4/94
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COME ON DOWN !!

I live in the Raleigh/Chapel Hill area, Apex. I am fairly new to area
though. There is a small jazz following in this area. The Arts Center
in Carrboro brings in some international artist. Last year I saw
Kenny Burrell, Eliane Elias, Alex Degrassi, and Joe Lovano.
I missed Count Basie Band, George Shearing, and Art Farmer. Very
reasonably priced.

I saw Micheal Franks, Eric Johnson, BB King, Buddy Guy, Yellowjackets
at Hardee Walnut Creek. Expense for what you get.

Lately, I've been playing in UNC Jazz Lab Band. We just finished up the
semester. Looking for a new gig.

Call me when you get into the area. 919 991 8031.
I do not have access to email.
--

Gary

Bravo, tango !!
Bravo, tango !!

Steve A. Chall

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May 6, 1994, 11:29:43 AM5/6/94
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There's a fine guitarist named Scott Sawyer from Durham who plays quite
often at Pyewacket in Chapel Hill: harmonically sophisticated with a
good feel, likes to get down. Lois Dawson is a very good singer in
the Sarah Vaughan tradition. Carter Minor sings well and plays several
instruments. I play bass, more on the r&b side of things, mostly.

As far as non-local players, ArtsCenter in Carrboro (essentially part
of Chapel Hill) has a number of good people coming through. Elaine Elias
played there recently, and I saw Randy Weston there a couple of months ago.
Palace International in Durham gets African and Latin music. The
universities (Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, NC State) have some interesting
concerts. Charlie Persip was at Duke this spring, so was Me-shell
NdegeOcello; Max Roach has been around, and a Haitian group I like a
lot named Boukman Eksperyans played at NCSU.

This is not an exhaustive list, but I've heard these folks and can
recommend them. Also, I may be including some non-jazz, but I can't
find a good place to draw the line.

-Steve Chall (ste...@ncsc.org)

JOHN BARR (HSLC)

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May 7, 1994, 4:42:32 PM5/7/94
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Don't forget Lou Donaldson.
Fine old sax man from the little town of Baden.

John Barr
Philadelphia, PA

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