Sharp 9 Gallery

Upcoming concerts, for info and tickets: https://www.durhamjazzworkshop.org/concerts.html

This Tuesday, come on down.

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“Can range from cutting edge current to old school funky and down home soulful…There are so many great pianists these days, but Ernest Turner is ready to take his place along side the best of them.” —Jazz Music Archives

Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated pianist and composer Ernest Turner’s professional career has spanned 20 years, and has included performances and recordings with some of the biggest names in jazz and pop music, including Delfeayo Marsalis, John Legend, Raphael Saadiq, and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. His album, My Americana (2019), offers an understated “ode to black American music” rooted in an innovative reimagination of pieces by Stevie Wonder, Fats Waller, and others, alongside original compositions. In addition to an active performance schedule, he has conducted numerous music clinics and educational performances, and was a former faculty member at Eastern Carolina University. Turner placed second in the 2019 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition, and his trio was selected as the winner of the 2019 DCJazzPrix Competition. Butler Knowles

Upcoming concerts, for info and to get tickets: https://www.durhamjazzworkshop.org/concerts.html

Tickets: https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=buy.event&eventID=712E9627-AEC7-5855-F529B2FC9CC064E2 Angela Bingham is a real jazz singer’s singer - always conversational, yet leaning into improvisation without sacrificing the original songwriter’s intent. She consistently delights audiences with her exquisite taste in material, rich alto voice, and compelling stage presence. This concert is sponsored by Steve and Esther Kant Angela Bingham

"ETERNAL" Album Release Party
Join Rahsaan Barber, Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies at UNC Chapel Hill, as he celebrates the 10/2/26 national release of his latest album with a concert featuring special guest drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts! In addition to the legendary drummer known as "Tain," Rahsaan will be joined onstage by three of the region's finest musicians - pianist Joe Davidian, guitarist Keith Ganz, and bassist Kevin Beardsley. The band will perform original compositions and arrangements from Eternal, the sixth recording (as bandleader) by the saxophonist. Rahsaan Barber Rahsaan Barber Rahsaan Barber

Tickets: https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=buy.event&eventID=FB934B45-C649-9058-6267C754D8155D93 The North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra, co-founded and directed by Jim Ketch has been performing monthly at the Sharp 9 Gallery for over 13 years. Featuring the top jazz artists in NC, the NCJRO draws from a wide selection of the big band playbook. Expect works from Ellington, Basie, Thad Jones, Kenton and much more each show. Jim Ketch Angela Bingham North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra
This performance is sponsored by Susan & Steve Pruskin

"ETERNAL" Album Release Party
Tickets: https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=buy.event&eventID=7B62EB98-9676-3F1A-10E77569CE9EFDA2
Join Rahsaan Barber, Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies at UNC Chapel Hill, as he celebrates the 10/2/26 national release of his latest album with a concert featuring special guest drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts! In addition to the legendary drummer known as "Tain," Rahsaan will be joined onstage by three of the region's finest musicians - pianist Joe Davidian, guitarist Keith Ganz, and bassist Kevin Beardsley. The band will perform original compositions and arrangements from Eternal, the sixth recording (as bandleader) by the saxophonist. Rahsaan Barber

Give the Drummer Some: A Benefit to Support the NCCU Jazz Program Tickets: https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=buy.event&eventID=79056CAA-BC6A-FD26-B8CDB2DDF8009F8E

NCCU Jazz drum professor Thomas Taylor, guest artist drummer & jazz legend Lewis Nash and some of the jazz percussion alumni will present the 14th annual jazz concert and fundraiser at the Sharp Nine Gallery on Sunday October 4. The 6pm concert will celebrate the new year at NCCU and honor NCCU Alumnus, Grady Tate. From 2-5pm there will be free music and percussion-centered workshops starting at 2 p.m.

Advance donations can be made at https://www.nccu.edu/institutional-advancement/giving-online .Please make sure to scroll to "Jazz Studies Program" AND leave a note for Give the Drummer Some when donating. For more information, contact Thomas Taylor in the Department of Music at North Carolina Central University (919-530-6361) or go to Facebook Angela Bingham

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“Can range from cutting edge current to old school funky and down home soulful…There are so many great pianists these days, but Ernest Turner is ready to take his place along side the best of them.” —Jazz Music Archives

Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated pianist and composer Ernest Turner’s professional career has spanned 20 years, and has included performances and recordings with some of the biggest names in jazz and pop music, including Delfeayo Marsalis, John Legend, Raphael Saadiq, and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. His album, My Americana (2019), offers an understated “ode to black American music” rooted in an innovative reimagination of pieces by Stevie Wonder, Fats Waller, and others, alongside original compositions. In addition to an active performance schedule, he has conducted numerous music clinics and educational performances, and was a former faculty member at Eastern Carolina University. Turner placed second in the 2019 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition, and his trio was selected as the winner of the 2019 DCJazzPrix Competition. Butler Knowles

“Keith Ganz is hands down one of my favorite guitar players on the planet.” – The Hook, Charlottesville, VA Weekly Arts Paper Tickets: https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=buy.event&eventID=73C0B29B-A988-CD37-D082E5B606112CA4

Guitarist/arranger/producer Keith Ganz is a 2019 GRAMMY® nominee known for his uniquely melodic voice on both electric and acoustic guitars. Lauded as a "sublime master of subtlety" by JazzTimes, Keith has performed extensively with major jazz artists including Harry Connick, Jr., Tierney Sutton, Luciana Souza, Kurt Elling, Gretchen Parlato, Gary Versace, and Jo Lawry. TV appearances include Oprah, Ellen, The Late Show with David Letterman, The View, and Australian Idol.