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.
That IS an interesting tune! I've found Callier to be a real enigma. He does stuff like this, but also has that folk/jazz side, and Ordinary Joe is totally different from both.