Tucked away at the end of small shopping center in Garner, NC, is the Friday and Saturday night home of live local jazz. The Prime Smokehouse is not a dedicated jazz club, but rather a brisket and BBQ bar with an Ethiopian twist and performing space for local musicians. Performances are very interactive--tonight I was treated to Brian Miller's exquisitely unexpected rendition of Happy Birthday on the saxophone. His performance was excellent, as was his ensemble, and guest appearances by a pair of extremely talented trumpet players added greatly to the overall show.
Upcoming Smokehouse events include a Smooth Jazz Valentine's Day courtesy of www.djsmoothjazz.com, and ongoing appearances by local groups and national stars including Ed Wiley, Jr. and Tom Browne.
For more about the venue and to get directions, visit www.primesmokehouse.com. The prices are reasonable, the food quality good, and the jazz is very, very worth the trip.
Friday, January 16, 2009
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