Yes - Brandon Ross. Can't say I know their albums well enough to recommend one. Since they rely pretty much on improvisation, I would guess they're all good.
Unavoidable? Mandatory, Chuck!
Yes, I'll be at Big Ears, too. The only other breakfast place I found is OliBea. Unfortunately it's very small and there's always a line.
Two shows next week at SFJAZZ in the intimate Joe Henderson Lab. Should be intense!
1) Harriett Tubman: Brandon Ross guitar, banjo, vocals; Melvin Gibbs bass; J.T. Lewis drums
2) Zig-Zag Power Trio: Vernon Reid guitar; Melvin Gibbs bass; Will Calhoun drums
Having never seen him, I plan on seeing at least one of his appearances. Hope fully more, but there's so much good music I'm sure there will be the usual juggling act with the schedule.