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By George Kanzler

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Beasley's MONK'estra cover photo by Lawrence Sumulong, McBride and Walker by Chris Drukker for Jazz House Kids.

WINNING SPINSTWO ENSEMBLES AT OPPOSITE

ends of the big band spectrum, bothpaying tribute to a composer-songwriter,share this Winning Spins. One is the sec-ond volume of a big band exploration andexpansion of the music of TheloniousMonk. A smaller ensemble brings thelyrics of Johnny Mercer with various com-posers to the fore in performances thatecho the original, mostly swing era record-ings with an emphasis on vocals.John Beasley Presents MONK'estra,

Vol. 2 (Mack Avenue), is a cogent reminderthat Thelonious didn't just write melodies,but complete, multi-faceted compositions,although mostly framed by familiar songforms: 32-bar AABA or 12-bar AAB blues.As an arranger, John is aware that Monkconsidered the chordal commentary andcounter-lines that he played on piano onthe head of his compositions to be asimportant as the main melody. So, Johnfleshes out both the melody and its variousembellishments, creating rich instrumen-tal voices for what were once piano notes.A perfect example of this musical cre-

ativity is "Crepuscule with Nellie," a

haunting ballad brought to life with theunusual combination of Bob Sheppard'sclarinet and guest artist Regina Carter'sviolin. As the pair explores every nuance ofthe melody, John adds blasts of brasswhere Thelonious had originally jabbedpiano chords and he wraps Regina's impro-vised solo in a crepuscular penumbra fromthe ensemble. Some of the most creative re-imaginings

of Thelonious Monk music here come fromJohn's addition of rhythms and time signa-tures not found on the originals. "Brake'sSake," the opening track, rides on a hip-hop backbeat, the theme strutting on con-trasting high and low brass until trum-peter Dontae Winslow emerges, not play-ing but delivering a rap about Theloniousthat morphs into one about prejudice andoppression. It turns a lesser known compo-sition into a compelling contemporaryprotest anthem. Another guest artist, conga and bata

percussionist Pedrito Martinez, adds anAfro-Latin flavor to "Criss Cross," infusedwith a high-powered arrangement full ofensemble parts that clash and intersect assolos ride on top, audibly reflecting thetune's title.A slinky, tango-like feel exotically alters

"Work," another deceptively simple Monktune explored and expanded by a colorfularrangement with muted trumpets con-trasting with suave woodwinds as RyanDragon's trombone glides a long-noted soloon top. "Evidence," one of the supposedlysimpler Thelonious piece (a contrafact of"Just You, Just Me"), is turned into a mini-suite with three distinct parts. After theband delivers the stop-start, skeletalmelody with full, contrasting sections, thetempo revs up for a breakneck solo fromguest artist Kamasi Washington's tenorsax. That segues into a perky, waltz-timerendition of the tune leading to ConradHerwig's trombone solo, the band back in4/4 for a full-voiced climax. Dianne Reeves also makes a guest

appearance singing "Dear Ruby," CarmenMcRae's lyrics to "Ruby My Dear," and thefamiliar "I Mean You," revived here as ajazz march, and Thelonious' "Light Blue,"a ballad given an Ellingtonian treatmentwith lush alto sax and reed voicingsunderpinning John's organ solo.MONK'estra's renditions of Thelonious'tunes bring new insights about them andappreciation for them.Swingadelic Mercerville, (Zoho), fea-

tures 13 songs with lyrics by JohnnyMercer, pianist-arranger John Bauerssharing the vocals with Vanessa Perea.

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CLUBS & HALLS

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UPPER MANHATTAN

(Above 70th Street)92Y: 1395 Lexington Av at 92nd St. 212-415-

5500. www.92y.org. Oct 14: 8pm $45 admDick Hyman/Bill Charlap Duo.

449 LA: 449 Lenox Av (bet 132nd & 133rd Sts).212-234-3298. Sun: 4-7pm Patio Jazz; Thurs:1-3:30pm Jazz & Dessert; Fri-Sat: 8:30pm.

AARON DAVIS HALL: At City College. 138Convent Av at W133rd St. www.citycollegecenterforthearts.org. 212-650-6900. Oct 27:7:30-10pm Manhattan School of Music JazzOrch.

APOLLO THEATER: 253W 125th St. 212-531-5300. www.apollotheater.org. Oct 6-7: 8pm$25-125 adm We Shall Not Be Moved.

BILL’S PLACE: 148W 133rd St (bet Lenox & 7thAvs). www.billsplaceharlem.com. 212-281-0777. Fri-Sat: 8&10pm $20 don Bill SaxtonBebop Band.

The CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK: 160Convent Av at 138th St. www.ccny.cuny.edu.212-650-7000. Oct 5: 7pm free adm LainieCooke.

CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE: 2485 Bway (bet92nd & 93rd Sts). www.cleopatrasneedleny.com. 212-769-6969. Sets: Early (E), Late (L);Sun E 4-8pm, L 9pm-1am; Mon-Tues E 8-9pm, L 10pm-1am; Wed-Thurs E 7-11pm, L11:30pm-2:30am; Fri-Sat E 8pm-12am, L12:30-3am. Free adm/$10 min. Trios exceptMon&Thurs Duets unless otherwise noted. LJam. Residencies: Sun E Open mic w/KeithIngham, L Kelly Green Duet; Mon NathanBrown; Tues Marc Devine; Wed E Open micw/Les Kurtz, L Nathan Brown; Thurs L Kazu;Fri L Ben Zweig; Sat L T. Kash. Oct 5: KeithIngham; 6: Sachamo Mannan Qrt; 7: KayoHiraki; 12: Matt Baker; 13: Rudi Mwongozi;14: Masami Ishikawa; 19: Joel Forrester; 20:Ken Simon; 21: Fuku & Chihiro; 26: SoneliusSmith; 27: Dotti Anita Taylor; 28: DentonDarien.

EL TALLER: 215E 99th St (bet 2nd&3rd Avs).212-665-9460. www.tallerlatino.org. Oct 7-9:www.artsforart.org Raza y Resistencia festi-val feat 10/7 $20 adm 7:30pm AfroHorn,8:30pm Jesus Papoleto Melendez, 9pmPerelman/Shipp, 10pm Craig Harris/JayRodriguez, 10/8 $20 7:30pm MX=Trio Data,8:30pm Quincy Troupe/Kelvyn Bell, 9pmCraig Taborn/Tomeka Reid, 10pm Cooper-Moore/Matt Mottel, 10/9 free 3pm VisionaryYouth Orch, 7pm Roney/Modeste/Reis, 8pmBernardo Palombo + Castle Bridge students,9pm Songs of Freedom.

GINNY’S SUPPER CLUB: At Red Rooster.310 Lenox Av (bet 125th & 126th Sts).www.ginnyssupperclub.com. 212-792-9001.Sets: 7:30&9:30pm. Oct 13-14: $25 admNicole Henry.

LUCA’S JAZZ CORNER: At Cavatappo. 17121st Av (bet 88th & 89th Sts). 212-987-9260.www.lucasjazzcorner.com. Sets/adm: Mon 7-10pm free adm Roger Lent Solo; Tues 8-10pm $10; Wed 6-9pm Vino & Jazz GuitarSolo; Thurs 9-11pm $10. Oct 3: VinnyRaniolo; 5: Simona De Rosa; 10: 6-8pm $15Bucky Pizzarelli Trio; 11: 9-11pm Emanuele

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Trio; 26: Pasquale Grasso; 31: DennisJoseph Qrt.

METROPOLITAN ROOM: At The Triad. 158W72nd St (bet Bway & Columbus). 212-206-0440. www.metropolitanroom.com. Oct 9:7pm Metropolitan Room/Hot House Jazzawards; 14: 9:30pm John Minnock.

MILLER THEATRE: At Columbia University. 2960Bway at 116th St. 212-854-7799.www.millertheatre.com. Oct 7: 8pm Dr.Lonnie Smith Trio.

MINTON’S: 206W 118th St (bet St. Nicholas Av& Adam Clayton Powell Blvd). 212-243-2222.www.mintonsharlem.com. Sets: 7:30&9:30pm. Residency (R): Sun Singer MeetsSaxophonist. Oct 5-6: Harold Mabern; 7:Michelle Walker Qnt; 8: R; 10: Wayne Tucker;11: Joe Pino Qnt; 12: “King” Solomon Hicks;13: Eva Cortes Qnt; 15: R; 18: LawrenceClark Qrt; 19: Brandon Bain; 20: EmilyBraden; 21: Tom Tallitsch Qrt; 22: R; 25:Lawrence Clark Qrt; 26: Vivian Sessoms; 27:Tom Tallitsch Qrt; 28: Richard Padron; 29: R.

NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM:58W 129th St at Malcolm X Blvd. 212-348-8300. www.jmih.org. 7-8:30pm $10 don. Oct3: Michael Cuscuna; 7: Monk Centennial Jamw/David Durrah; 10: Monk B’day celeb; 14:Move & Groove Vinyasa Flow; 17: JazzGallery mentoring feat Orrin Evans &Morgan Guerin; 21: Abdou Mboup Gp; 24:Juilliard School w/Elio Villafranca; 26: JamesCarter; 28: Don Morgenstern.

NEW AMSTERDAM MUSIC ASSOCIATION:107W 130th St (bet Lenox & Adam ClaytonPowel Blvds). 347-712-8568. $5/15 adm. Mon:7-11pm Jam.

PARIS BLUES: 2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr.Blvd at 121st St. www.parisbluesharlem.com. 212-222-9878. Sets: Early (E) 5-9pm, Jam 9pm-1am. Free adm. Sun: EDouble G & the Possee, 9pm 1st&3rd LaBanda Ramirez. Mon: Keyed Up seriesw/John Cooksey Qrt; Tues: The Sultans ofSoul; Wed: Les Goodson & the IntergalaticSoul Jazz Band; Thurs: Tyrone Govan & TopSecret; Fri: tba; Sat: alternate The 69th StreetBand/The Antoine Dowdell Gp.

SHRINE: 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd(bet 133rd & 134th Sts). 212-690-7807.www.shrinenyc.com. Sets: Early (E) 6-7pm,Late (L) 7-8pm. Residencies (R): Sun 5-8pmJam w/Lu Reid; 1st Sun 8-11pm The ShrineBig Band. Oct 1: R; 2: E-L Miriam Elhajili; 3:E Karen Tennison; 5: E Eugene Seow Qrt; 8:R; 12: E David Kardas; 13: E New YorkGroove Associate; 14: E-L Rodrigo BonelliQnt; 15: R; 17: E Andrew McGowan Trio; 20:E Steve & Jackie; 22: R; 25: E Craig BrannTrio; 26: E Juan Carlos Polo; 27: L Sydney &Jake; 28: L Sonia Aimy; 29: R.

SILVANA: 300W 116th St at FrederickDouglass Blvd. www.silvana-nyc.com. 646-692-4935. Sets unless otherwise noted: Early(E) 6-7pm, Late (L) 7-8pm. Residency (R):Tues E Shevelovin' Qrt. Oct 2: E Clap StompSwinging; 3: R; 4: 6-7:30pm SlideAttack Qnt;5: E-L J.C. Sanford; 6: E Andrew McGowanTrio, L Joel Gonzalez Qnt; 7: E Jon ShecklerTrio; 10: E R, L New York Groove Associate;11: L Ravi Campbell Qrt; 12: E-L SamyaktaRanganathan; 13: L Dana Reedy; 17: R; 18: LRei Hamada; 19: E-L Adam Kolker; 20: EMojuba; 24: R; 26: E-L Peter Brainin; 27: LRosie Yadid; 31: R.

SMOKE JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB: 2751 Bway(bet 105th & 106th Sts). 212-864-6662.www.smokejazz.com. Sets: Early (E), Late(L), Brunch (B); Sun B 11:30am,1&2:30pm, E7,9&10:30pm, L 11:30pm; Mon E 7&9pm, L10:30pm; Tues-Thurs E 7,9&10:30pm, L11:30pm; Fri-Sat E 7,9&10:30pm, L 11:45pm

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&12:45am; adm/min vary. Residencies: SunB Annette St. John Trio, L Willerm DelisfortQrt; Mon (R) E Vincent Herring Qrt, L SmokeJam by Vincent Herring; Tues (R) E MikeLeDonne & Groover Qrt, L Emmet CohenOrgan Trio; Wed (R) E Lezlie Harrison, L MelDavis B-3 Trio; Thurs L Nickel & Dime OPS;Fri L 10/6&20 Patience Higgins & Sugar HillQrt, 10/13&27 John Farnsworth Qrt; Sat LJohnny O’Neal & friends. Oct 1: EddieHenderson Qnt; 2-4: R; 5: Roseanna Vitro; 6-8: Thelonious Monk Tribute feat Tim Warfield,Joanna Pascale, Orrin Evans; 9-11: R; 12:Akie Bermiss Qrt; 13-15: Carl Allen Qnt; 16-18: R; 19: Jack Walrath Qnt; 20-22: LarryWillis & the Heavy Blue Band; 23-25: R; 26:Benny Benack Qrt; 27-29: Johnny O’Neal &guests; 30-31: R.

SUGAR BAR: 254W 72nd St (bet Bway & WestEnd Av). 212-579-0222. www.sugarbarnyc.com.$10 adm unless otherwise noted. Residen-cies: Wed 8pm Electrikana; Thurs 9pm OpenMic w/Sugar Bar All Star Band. Oct 6: 8pmMozayik; 7: 9pm Irini Res & the Jazz Mix; 13:8:30pm Abe Ovadia Trio; 27: 8&9:30pm $15Joe Bonacci.

SYMPHONY SPACE: 2537 Bway at 95th St.212-864-5400. www.symphonyspace.org.Bar Thalia (BT). Oct 7: 9pm BT Matt & LainieJazz; 12: 9pm BT Hendrik Helmer Trio; 13:9pm BT Rale Micic's Guitar x 2 series; 15:7pm BT The Mini-monic w/spec guests JimSaporito & Harrison Hollingsworth.

The WEST END LOUNGE: 955 West End Av.212-531-4759. www.thewestendlounge.com.Oct 1&22: 4-7pm Another Sunday Serenade917-882-9539/www.vtyjazz.com $25 adm feat10/1 Tribute to Johnny Coles w/DuaneEubanks, 10/22 5 Bop Tet feat Bruce Barris,Jovan Alexandre.

BIRDLAND: 315W 44th St (bet 8th & 9th Avs).212-581-3080. www.birdlandjazz.com. Sets:8:30&11pm, except Mon 7&9:30pm, Sun6,9&11pm. Adm varies. Residencies: (R) Sun9pm Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Jazz Orch;Mon 9:30pm Jim Caruso Cast Party; Wedexcept 10/4 5:30-7pm David Ostwald & LouisArmstrong Eternity Band; Fri 5:15-7pmBirdland Big Band; Sat 6pm except 10/28Eric Comstock. Oct 1: 6pm Marcello Pellitteribenefit for the Veronica Pellitteri MemorialFund, 9pm R; 3-7: Ron Carter's Great BigBand; 4: 6pm Kurt Elling; 8: 6pm ReneeManning/Earl McIntyre, 9pm R; 10-14: RonCarter Qrt; 12: 6pm Rolando Morales-Matostribute concert for Dave Samuels; 15: 9pm R;17-21: Ron Carter Golden Striker Trio; 19:6pm Sean Harkness Duo; 22: 6pm Hye SeonHong Jazz Orch, 9pm R; 24-28: Lea DeLariaw/spec guests 10/24 Norm Lewis, 10/25Sandra Bernhard, 10/26 Janis Siegel, 10/278:30pm Jennifer Nettles, 11pm Rachel BayJones, 10/28 Danielle Brooks; 26: 6pmArianna Neikrug; 28: 6pm Veronica Swift; 29:6pm Frank Perowsky Jazz Orch, 9pm R; 31-Nov 4: Ann Hampton Callaway.

CARNEGIE HALL: 57th St & 7th Av. 212-247-7800. www.carnegiehall.org. Oct 7: 8pmBeegie Adair Trio.

CHURCH OF THE COVENANT: 310E 42nd Stat 2nd Av. www.covenantchurchnyc.com.212-697-3185. Oct 8,15&21: Great Women InMusic feat 10/8 3pm Claudette Morgan, 10/153pm Lil Phillips, 10/21 6:30pm BriannaThomas.

CLUB BONAFIDE: 212E 52nd St (bet 2nd &3rd Avs). 3rd Fl. www.clubbonafide.com.

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MID-TOWN MANHATTAN

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646-918-6189. Sets: unless otherwise notedEarly (E) 7:30pm, Late (L) 9:30pm, Late Night(N) 11pm. Oct 5: E-L First Ladies of Jazz &Blues feat Emilie Surtees; 7: 7&9pm Ladiesof Jazz feat LaRita Gaskins; 10: E RenéCalvin, L Matt King; 14: 7&9pm Tribute toCuba’s Golden Age feat Francois Wiss; 21: LKeith A. Dames & Danny Mixon Qrt.

COMMUNITY CHURCH OF NEW YORK:40E 35th St (bet Madison & Park Avs). 212-683-4988. www.aacm-newyork.com. Oct 6:8pm Chico Freeman Qrt.

DIMENNA CENTER FOR CLASSICALMUSIC: 450W 37th St (bet 9th & 10th Av).www.dimennacenter.org. 212-594-6100. Oct19: 8-10pm $15/10 adm Jim Ridl.

DIZZY’S CLUB COCA-COLA: At Jazz @Lincoln Center. 10 Columbus Cr at 60th St.5th Fl. www.jalc.org. 212-258-9800. Sets/ admunless otherwise noted: 7:30&9:30pm,11:30pm Late Night Sessions; Sun-Wed $35,Thurs-Fri $40, Sat $45; $10 min. Oct 1: $40Paquito D'Rivera Ens; 2: $30 Juilliard SchoolJazz Ensembles; 3: Rodney Green Trio; 4: $30Nicki Parrott Qrt; 5: The Baylor Project; 6-8:10/6 $45 The Big Band Sound of Rufus Reid;9: Frank Carlberg Large Ens; 10-11: T.S. MonkSxt; 12-15: Joey DeFrancesco; 16: AllisonMiller & Boom Tic Boom; 17-18: Josh EvansBig Band; Oct 19-22: 10/20&22 $40 JonFaddis; 23: Greg Reitan Trio; 24-25: OranEtkin; 26: Mike LeDonne Trio feat Ron Carter;27-29: 10/27 $45, 10/29 $40 The GeorgiaHorns; 30: Manhattan School of Music JazzOrch; 31: Makoto Ozone Trio. Late Nightw/Oct 3-7: Jonathan Michel; 10-14: EmmetCohen/Antonio Capasso; 17-21: Nate SparksBig Band; 24-28: Julius Rodriguez; 31-Nov 4:Dean Tsur.

IGUANA RESTAURANT: 240W 54th St atBway. www.iguananyc.com. 212-765-5454.Mon-Tues: 8-11pm Vince Giordano & TheNighthawks.

IRIDIUM: 1650 Bway at 51st St. 212-582-2121.www.theiridium.com. Oct 2: 8pm $25 admAlex Skolnick Trio; 3-4: 8pm $35/45 Tuck &Patti; 7: 8pm $25 Billy Vera; 13-14: 8&10pm$40/45 Brand X; 18: 8pm $25/35 Jaimoe &Jasssz Band; 23: 8pm $25 Ed Palermo BigBand; 24: 8&10pm $25/35 Luba Mason.

JAZZ AT KITANO: 66 Park Av at 38th St. 212-885-7119. www.kitano.com. Sets/adm: Sun12-2:30pm, Mon-Tues 8-11pm, Wed-Sat 8-9:15&10-11:15pm; Sun $40 buffet, Mon-Tuesfree/$15 min, Wed-Thurs $17/$20 min, Fri-Sat $32/$20 min. Residencies (R): Sun JazzBrunch w/Tony Middleton; Mon Jam by IrisOrnig. Oct 1-2: R; 3: Ben Rosenblum Solo; 4:Yuka Mito Qrt; 5: Chiemi Nakai Latin JazzProject; 6: Janice Friedman Trio; 7: Jane IraBloom Qrt; 8-9: R; 10: Addison Frei Solo; 11:Plucky Strum Duo; 12: Judimarie CanterinoQrt; 13: Harry Allen Qrt; 14: The RoyalBopsters; 15-16: R; 17: Ben RosenblumSolo; 18: Gabriele Tranchina Qnt; 19: AudreySilver Qnt; 20-21: Michael Carvin Trio; 22-23:R; 24: Micah Thomas Solo; 25: MondayMichiru Qrt; 26: Amanda Monaco Qrt; 27:Joyce Breach Trio; 28: Lew Tabackin Qrt; 29-30: R; 31: Angelo Di Loreto Solo.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER: 10 ColumbusCr at 60th St. 5th Fl. www.jalc.org. 212-258-9800. Appel Room (AR), Rose Theater (RT).Oct 6-7: 8pm RT Jack DeJohnette, LarryGrenadier, John Medeski, John Scofield; 20-21: 8pm RT Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchw/Wynton Marsalis; 27-28: 7&9:30pm ARMarilyn Maye.

SAINT PETER’S CHURCH: 619 Lexington Av at54th St. (Citicorp Bld). www.saintpeters.org.212-935-2200. 1st Mon: 7:30pm $5 admInternational Women in Jazz Jam; Sun: 5pmfree adm Jazz Vespers feat Rogério

Boccato; Wed: 1pm $10 don Midtown Jazz atMidday; Oct 1: Matthew Sheens/Luke Sellick;4: Bucky Pizzarelli/Ed Laub; 8: FernandoCorrea/Matt Clohesy; 11: John Eckert & NewYork Nine; 12: 7:30pm Duke EllingtonSociety meeting www.thedukeellingtonsociety.org; 15: Vitor Gonçalves/Jure Pukl;18: Sean Smith/David Hazeltine; 22: JohnEllis; 25: Tony Middleton Qrt; 29: Ike SturmOrch.

SWING 46: Jazz & Supper Club. 349W 46th St(bet 8 & 9th Avs). www.swing46.com. 212-262-9554. Sets: Sun-Thurs 8:30-11:30pm, Fri-Sat 9:30pm-1am. Residencies (R): MonSwingadelic; Tues George Gee Swing Orch;Wed Stan Rubin Orch w/Joe Politi. Oct 1:Vanessa Trouble Red Hot Swing, 2-4: R; 5:Ray Gelato w/City Rhythm Orch; 6: RonSunshine Orch; 7: Gordon Webster &friends; 8: Jerry Costanzo; 9-11: R; 12:Harlem Renaissance Orch; 13: RonSunshine Orch; 14: Eyal Vilner Big Band; 15:Sarah Hayes & Swing Society; 16-18: R; 19:Eyal Vilner Big Band; 20: George Gee SwingOrch; 21: Swingadelic; 22: Sarah Hayes &Swing Society; 23-25: R; 26: HarlemRenaissance Orch; 27: George Gee SwingOrch; 28: Crescent City Maulers; 29: VanessaTrouble Red Hot Swing; 30-31: R.

TOMI JAZZ: 239E 53rd St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Avs).Lower level. www.tomijazz.com. 646-497-1254. Sets: Sun 8-11pm; Mon&Wed L 8-11pm, N 11pm-12:30am; Tues E 8-9:20pm, L9:40-11pm, N 11pm-12:30am; Thurs 9-11:30pm; Fri 9pm-1am; Sat E 6-7:30pm, L 8-10:30pm, N 11pm-1:30am. Adm: Sun-Wedfree/$5 min, Thurs-Sat $10/10 min. Oct 8: BillStevens; 19: Linda Presgrave Qrt.

55 BAR: 55 Christopher St (bet 6th & 7th Avs).212-929-9883. www.55bar.com. Sets: Early(E) 7-9pm except Sun&Fri-Sat 6-9pm, Late(L) 10pm. 1st Mon: E Sean Wayland; 1stThurs: E Amy Cervini; 1st Sat: E Ayana lowe;2nd Thurs: E Nicole Zuraitis; 2nd Fri: E TessaSouter; last Wed: E Paul Jost; Oct 30: EKendra Shank.

75 CLUB: At the Bogardus Mansion. 75 MurraySt (bet W Bway & Greenwich St). 212-268-1746. Wilbur Ware Institute presents Wilbur’sWarehouse. Sets/adm: 7:30&9:30pm; Tues-Thurs free, Fri-Sat $25. Residencies: TuesJohn Webber & friends, Wed Singers Night,Thurs Dezron Douglas & friends. Oct 6-7:Vincent Herring Trio; 13-14: HaroldMabern/Eric Alexander Trio; 20-21: LouDonaldson Qt; 27-28: Juini Booth Qt.

B FLAT: Basement 277 Church St (bet Franklin& White Sts). www.bflat.info. 212-219-2970.Sets: Mon 8-11pm, Wed 8-11:30pm, Sat10pm-12am. Mon&Wed: Jordan Young Trio.Oct 7: Mamiko Taira Trio; 14: Takeshi AsaiTrio; 21: Richard Huntley Trio; 28: TakeshiAsai Trio.

BAHA’Í CENTER: 53E 11th St (bet Bway &University). www.bahainyc.org. 212-222-5159. Tues: 8&9:30pm $10/15 adm. Oct 3:Brian Pareschi Gp; 10: Santi Debriano Gp;17: 8pm 100th B’day celeb of Dizzy Gillespiew/Mike Longo NY State of the Art Jazz Ensfeat Ira Hawkins w/spec guests JimmyOwens & Annie Ross, 9:30pm free documen-tary on Dizzy; 24: Warren Chiasson Gp.

BAR NEXT DOOR: 129 McDougal St. 212-529-5945. www.lalanternacaffe.com. Sets: Sun8&10pm, Mon-Thurs Early (E) 6:30-7:45pm,Late (L) 8:30&10:30pm, Fri-Sat 7:30,9:30&

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LOWER MANHATTAN

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FAT CAT: 75 Christopher St at 7th Av. 212-675-6056. www.fatcatmusic.org. $3 adm/no min.Sets unless otherwise noted: Early (E), Late(L), Night (N); E 7pm except Sun-Mon&Fri6pm; L 9pm except Thurs&Sat 10pm, Fri add10:30pm; N 1:30am except Sun 1am, Mon-Wed 12:30am. Residencies (R): Sun E except10/1&22 Terry Waldo & Gotham City Band, NBrandon Lewis & Renee Cruz; Mon N BillyKaye; Tues E except 10/3 Saul Rubin Zebtet;Wed E except 10/4 Raphael D'Lugoff Trio + 1,N Ned Goold; Fri L The Supreme Queens.Oct 1: E Ehud Asherie, 8:30pm JadeSynstelien & FCBB, N R; 2: E Osso StringQrt, L Ned Goold Qrt, N R; 3: E Bruce Harris,L David Oquendo & Havana 3, N CraigWuepper; 4: E Cliff Barboro Qnt, L GrooverTrio, N R; 5: E Emma Dayhuff, L Saul RubinZebtet, N Paul Nowinski; 6: E Ai MurakamiQnt, L R + Jared Gold/Dave Gibson, N AlexiDavid; 7: E Eiko Rikuhashi & La DescargaBand, L Raphael D'lugoff Qnt, N GrantStewart; 8: E R, L Oriol Vallès López, N R; 9:E Ben Patterson, L Kelly Green Sxt, N R; 10:E R, L Peter Brainin & the Latin JazzWorkshop, N Todd Herbert; 11: E R, L HaroldMabern Trio, N R; 12: E Tyler Blanton HorneElectric Band, L NYC SKA Orch, N AviRothbard; 13: E Tad Shull Qrt, L R + ChrisBeck, N Ray Gallon; 14: E Jamale Davis, LWayne Escoffery, N Dave Schnitter; 15: E R,L Ark Ovrutski, N R; 16: E Amit Chaterjee, LGeorge Braith, N R; 17: E R, N Yoshi Wak; 18:E R, L Don Hahn/Mike Camacho Band, N R;19: E Ray Parker, L P.O.D.; 20: E Peter ZakTrio, L R + David Weiss & The Point OfDeparture, N Jared Gold; 21: E AlevtinaPolyakova Gp, L George Burton, N JoeMagnarelli; 22: E Ehud Asherie, L GatosFinos, N R; 23: N R; 24: E R; 25: E&N R; 26: NWill Terrill; 27: L R + Mimi Jones; 28: N GregGlassman; 29: E&N R; 30: N R; 31: E R, L ItaiKriss & Gato Gordo, N John Benitez & LatinBop.

GREENWICH HOUSE MUSIC SCHOOL: 46Barrow St (bet 7th Av S & W 4th St). 212-242-4770. www.greenwichhouse.org. 8pm:Sound It Out series. Oct 6: Stephan Crump &Rhombal; 9: Ethan Iverson & Orrin Evans.

HUDSON STUDIOS: 601W 26th St #1330 (bet11th & 12th Avs). www.hudsonstudios.com.212-924-2430. Oct 14: 7pm Jazz FoundationLoft Party www.jazzfoundation.org.

JAZZ GALLERY: 1160 Bway at 27th St. 5th Fl.www.jazzgallery.org. 646-494-3625. Sets/adm: 7:30&9:30pm $15/10, $22/12 Fri-Sat.Oct 3-4: Adam Rudolph & Moving Pictures;5: Tarun Balani Collective; 6-7: Alan FerberBig Band; 8: Ingrid Laubrock; 12: Dan Weiss& friends; 13: Roman Filiú; 14: Jure Pukl; 17:Gerald Clayton; 18: Marta Sanchez Qnt; 19:Mara Rosenbloom Trio; 20: Jose Aqilesw/David Virelles; 21: Shai Maestro; 26: MicahThomas Trio; 27-28: Marcus Gilmore; 31:Apocryphal, 9:30pm Standard Candle.

JAZZ STANDARD: 116E 27th St (bet Park &Lexington Avs). www.jazzstandard.net. 212-576-2232. Sets/adm unless otherwise noted:7:30&9:30pm, Sun Brunch 11am&1:30pm,Sat Brunch 12-2:30pm; $30 except Mon-Wed$25, Brunch $10/$35 all-inclusive. Residen-cies: Sun 10/1&8 11:30am&1:30pm TheSmokestack Brunch, 10/15,22&29 1:30-3pmJazz for Kids; Mon (R) Mingus Monday featMingus Big Band; Sat 12-2:30pm except 10/7The Smokestack Brunch. Oct 1: Freddy ColeQrt; 2: R; 3: Steve Cardenas Gp; 4: MikeMoreno; 5-8: Larry Goldings/Peter Bernstein/Bill Stewart; 9: R; 10: $35 Joey AlexanderTrio; 11: $30 Kenny Barron Solo; 12-14: JohnBeasley's MONK'estra; 15: $25 AndrewCyrille/David Virelles/Ben Street; 16: R; 17:

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11:30pm. Adm: $12 all night + 1 drinkmin/set except Fri-Sat $12/set + 1 drinkmin/set, E free. Mon-Thurs: E EmergingArtists series; Mon: L Vocal Mondays series.Residencies (R): Sun Peter Mazza, Wed LJonathan Kreisberg. Oct 1: R; 2: E JulphanTilapornputt, L John Malino; 3: E PrawitSiriwat, L David Rosenthal; 4: E HoraceBray, L R; 5: E Peter Amos, L JeffMcLaughlin; 6: Michael Valeanu; 7: BenEunson; 8: R; 9: E Cole Davis, L GabrielleStravelli; 10: E Mark McIntyre, L Alex Lore;11: E NanJo Lee, L R; 12: E Vaughn Stoffey,L Casey Berman; 13: Paul Bollenback &World on a String; 14: Freddie Bryant; 15: R;16: E David Kuhn, L Deborah Latz; 17: E PaulJubong Lee, L Tommy Holladay; 18: E AlicynYaffee, L R; 19: E Tommaso Gambini, LAnthony Mata; 20: Benny Benack; 21: BenMonder; 22: R; 23: E David Kuhn, L CarlotaGurascier; 24: E Joey Lamb, L Chase Baird;25: E Andrew Shillito, L R; 26: E SagiKaufman, L Yotam Silberstein; 27: NateRadley; 28: Barry Greene; 29: R; 30: E tba, LElisabeth Lohninger; 31: no jazz.

BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB: 131W 3rd St at 6thAv. 212-475-8592. www.bluenotejazz.com.Sets: 8&10:30pm + Fri-Sat 12:30am LateNight Groove series, Sun 11:30am&1:30pmSunday Brunch. Adm varies. Oct 1: RandyWeston/Billy Harper Duo; 2: John ColianniJazz Orch; 3-8: TAKE 6; 9: Lee Konitz 90thB’day celeb; 10-15: Eddie Palmieri 80thB’day celeb; 16: Stanley Jordan; 17: McCoyTyner; 18: Marcus Strickland & Twi-Life &friends; 19-20: Roy Ayers; 21-22: tba; 23-24:Harold López-Nussa Trio w/guests GrégoireMaret & Pedrito Martinez; 25-29: ArturoSandoval; 30: Odean Pope Sax Choir B’dayCeleb feat Ravi Coltrane; 31-Nov 5: DizzyGillespie All-Stars. Late Night Groove w/Oct6-7: Stetsasonic; 13: Boyfriend; 14:Cormega; 20-21: Jean Grae; 27: Slaine &Termanology; 28: Rah Digga. SundayBrunch w/Oct 1: Alan Ferber & NYU JazzEns; 8: Giacomo Gates; 15: VadimNeselovskyi; 22: Sari Kessler Qrt; 29: EastMeets West feat Shoko Amano.

The CAVE: At St. George’s. 209E 16th St atRutherford Pl. www.olmstedsalon.com. 2ndFri: 7:30&9:30pm $15 adm. Oct 13: UptownJazz Tnt.

CORNELIA STREET UNDERGROUND: 29Cornelia St. www.corneliastreetcafe.com.212-989-9319. Sets unless otherwise noted:Sun 8:30&10pm, Mon-Thurs 8&9:30pm, Fri-Sat 9&10:30pm. Adm varies. Oct 1: DanLevinson; 2: 8:30pm Amram & Co; 3: RoseEllis, 9:30pm Compass; 4: Noam Wiesen-berg Qrt, 9:30pm Nitzan Gavrieli; 5: SamBardfeld Trio; 6: Brandon Seabrook Trio,10pm Olli Hirvonen Escape; 7: 10pm YuhanSu Qnt; 8: KADAWA, 9:30pm Dor, Albagli,Menares Trio; 10: 8pm Marko ChurnchetzRuthenia Qrt; 11: Meinhart/Altura/Ladin/Tate/Arruda; 12: The Jazz SamaritanAlliance; 13: Paul Jones Sxt; 15: 8pm FlavioSilva Qrt; 18: 8pm Alex Wyatt; 20: Dan WeissTrio; 23: David Lopato; 25: 8pm JamesShipp; 26: 8pm Jeff Miles Gp, 9:30pmMichael Thomas; 30: Yaniv TaubenhouseTrio.

DOWNTOWN MUSIC GALLERY: 13 MonroeSt (bet Market & Catherine Sts). 212-473-0043. www.downtownmusicgallery.com.Sun: 6pm In-Store shows. Oct 1: JeremyCarlstedt/Rick Parker; 15: 7pm Judi Silvano/Bruce Arnold.

The EAR INN: 326 Spring St (bet Greenwich &Washington Sts). www.earinn.com. 212-431-9750. Sun: 8-11pm EarRegulars feat Jon-ErikKellso & friends. Oct 1: w/Evan Christopher;22: w/Aaron Johnson.

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TIERNEY SUTTON HAS BEEN ONEof the most distinctive, creative voices

in jazz for over two decades and, apartfrom After Blue, her exploration of JoniMitchell songs, all her albums have beenby The Tierney Sutton Band. And thatisn't just a name, it's an incorporated, col-lective unit, one that has enabled thesinger to keep a band together for morethan 20 years. "We're truly committed and invested in

everything we do," she explains of the bandin a call from her California home. "We goand play this music we were integral increating. The band members [pianistChristian Jacob, bassists Trey Henry andKevin Axt, drummer Ray Brinker] decidethe parts they're going to play. We talkabout it, what is going to serve the storyand the lyrics and arrangement, but every-body is pretty invested in the final per-formance."That spirit of give and take and collabo-

rative cooperation is the reason Tierneyhas the luxury of working with the samemusicians over most of her career, a rare ifnot unique arrangement in jazz today.That's why every album project of TheTierney Sutton Band is focused on a topic.Across ten albums the themes have rangedfrom an exploration of happiness, On theOther Side, and yearning, Desire, to trib-utes to Bill Evans, Frank Sinatra and oth-ers. The band's latest offering, The StingVariations (BFM Jazz), is their take on thesongs of singer Sting, who came to fame asthe leader, singer and bassist of the rockband The Police."There aren't many pop artists that

have a jazz pedigree; Sting definitelydoes," Tierney says of the band's choice ofthe composer. "He was a jazz bass player in

the UK and I also like how literary he is.He was an English teacher at one pointand his lyrics are interesting and literary.And his music has always had a deep con-nection to jazz: He writes about it in hisautobiography and memoirs. He's alsotoured with great jazz musicians likeKenny Kirkland and Branford Marsalis, sohe's always had that kind of connection.There are not many pop performers youcan say that about."Tierney and the band toyed with doing

some standards that Sting recorded. Shedid do two standards that Joni recorded onBoth Sides Now: "Don't Go to Strangers"and "Answer Me My Love." But she saysthat's because she did not know the songsbefore and hadn't heard Joni's versionsuntil then. "I thought she was a very credible and

great jazz singer and I wanted them on thealbum," she said. "In Sting's case, we start-ed making a list, but none of the standardshe recorded were ones I didn't knowalready from different versions, so from mystandpoint they weren't as interesting forme. And we had so many of his songs tochoose from."However, she reveals that they did

weave some jazz standards into the Stingrepertoire: "The first track, 'Driven toTears,' has Miles Davis' 'So What' solo inthe arrangement; and there's a tip of thehat to his 'All Blues' in 7/4 on 'Walking inYour Footsteps;' and you might hear otherjazz echoes when you listen. Almost every-thing on the album is straight ahead jazz;there's no point in doing these iconic songsif you can't take them to a different place."A good example of that jazz approach is

the classic Police song, "Message in aBottle." Tierney and the band jettison thereggae beat of the original for a tropicalmontuno. And "Every Little Thing He DoesIs Magic" becomes a highly swinging duetfrom Tierney and the drummer. But shefeels her most radical approach is to"Every Breathe You Take." "In the origi-nal, it was a stalker song," she says. "ButI'm singing it from the point of view of aparent watching their child going out intothe world. It's a completely different per-spective." And it works, too. As do almostall the often-original perspectives TheTierney Sutton Band brings to both Stingand the world of pop and jazz standards.One other singular feature of the band

is: "We never do the same show twice,"Tierney says. "We choose from over 100arrangements and just about everything inthe book that we've recorded is active."That's what infuses every appearance bythe band with that key element in jazz:The sound of surprise.

The Brooklyn Center for thePerforming Arts presents the TierneySutton Band at the Kumble Theater,on Oct. 21.

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Frank Kimbrough Qrt; 18: Brian Lynch Qnt;19-22: 10/20-21 $35 Charles Tolliver Tnt; 23:R; 24-25: $30 Azar Lawrence Qrt feat SteveTurre; 26-29: Yosvany Terry/BaptisteTrotignon Qrt; 30: R; 31: Scott Robinson &the Heliotones.

KNICKERBOCKER BAR & GRILL: 33University Pl at 9th St. 212-228-8490.www.knickerbockerbarandgrill.com. Fri-Sat:9pm-1am. Oct 6-7: Pete Malinverni Trio; 13-14: Roy Meriwether/Saadi Zane; 20-21: RobSilverman/David Zox; 27-28: Luis BonillaTrio.

MEZZROW: 163W 10th St (bet 7th Av &Waverly Pl). www.mezzrow.com. 646-476-4346. Sets/adm: Early 8-10:30pm, Late (L)11pm-close; adm varies. Residencies: Sun LJohn Merrill & friends; Mon L PasqualeGrasso; Tues L Jam w/Miki Yamanaka & AdiMeyerson; Wed L Pete Malinverni; Thurs LSpike Wilner w/spec guest; Fri L JohnnyO'Neal; Sat L tba. Oct 1: Judy Niemack; 2:Ulysses Owens; 3: Marilyn Kleinberg; 4:Peter Mazza; 5: Uri Caine/Mark Helias; 6-7:Gary Smulyan; 8: Tardo Hammer; 9: EdHoward/Dave Kikoski; 10: Sasha Dobson;11: Ben Allison/Michael Wolff Duo feat AllanMednard; 12: Richard Sussman; 13-14:Buster Williams; 15: Neal Kirkwood/AndyMcKee; 16: David Hazeltine/Todd Coolman;17: Kendra Shank; 18: Randy Ingram/DrewGress; 19: Brockowitz Duo; 20-21: DannyGrissett/Dayna Stephens Qrt; 22: TivonPennicott; 23: Evan Christopher/EhudAsherie; 24: Tessa Souter; 25: HilaryGardner/Ehud Asherie; 26: Maucha Adnet;27-28: Jonny King; 29: Chris Flory; 30: DredScott; 31: closed.

NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH: 269 Bleecker St(bet Jones & Cornelia Sts). 212-691-1770. 1stFri: 8&9:30pm free adm All Things Projectwww.allthingsproject.org. Oct 6: FernandoCorrea Trio.

NEW SCHOOL: 66W 12th St. 212-229-5600.www.newschool.edu. Oct 12: 7pm StevenBernstein & The New School Studio Orch.

NEW SCHOOL JAZZ PERFORMANCESPACE: 55W 13th St. 212-229-5488.www.newschool.edu/jazz. Fri-Sat: 8:30pmThe Stone at the New School. Oct 6-7: CyroBaptista; 13-14: Steven Bernstein; 13:7:30pm Louis Arques/Richard Boukas; 20-21: Erik Friedlander; 27-28: Jen Shyu; 27:7:30pm Louis Arques/Richard Boukas.

NORTH SQUARE: At Washington SquareHotel. 103 Waverly Pl at McDougal.www.northsquareny.com/about-jazz. 212-254-1200. Sun: 12:30&2pm free adm JazzBrunch Trios unless otherwise noted. Oct 1:Ed Laub Duo; 8: Melissa Hamilton; 15: RozCorral w/Roni Ben-Hur & Harvie S; 22: RozCorral w/Billy Test & Jay Leonhart; 29:Kelsey Jillette.

NUBLU 62: 62 Av C (bet 4th & 5th Sts). 212-375-1500. www.nublu.net. Oct 14: 10-11:30pm Marco Sanguinetti Qnt.

NUBLU 151: 151 Avenue C (bet 9th & 10thSts). www.nublu.net. Oct 4: 9&11pm Bryan &the Aardvarks.

RUSS & DAUGHTERS CAFE: 127 Orchard St(bet Delancey & Rivington Sts). 212-475-4880. www.russanddaughterscafe.com. LastThurs: 8pm free adm The Stone at Russ &Daughters Cafe. Oct 26: Julian Lage.

SKIRBALL CENTER: At New York University.566 LaGuardia Pl at Washington Sq S. 212-998-4941. www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu. Oct 6:7:30pm Bagatelles Qnt feat John Zorn,Sylvie Courvoisier/Mark Feldman, MaryHalvorson Qrt, Matt Mitchell Trio, Erik

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Friedlander/Jay Campbell Duo, Trigger,Vadim Neselovskyi Solo, Peter Evans Solo,Jim Black Qrt; 7: 7:30pm Bagatelles Qnt featJohn Zorn, Brian Marsella Trio, ChrisOtto/Mark Feldman, Matt Hollenberg/NickMillevoi, Ikue Mori, Kris Davis, Gyan Riley/Julian Lage, Harris Eisenstadt Trio, CraigTaborn Solo, Asmodeus.

SMALLS JAZZ CLUB: 183W 10th St at 7th Av.212-252-5091. www.smallslive.com. Sets:Afternoon (PM) Sun 4:30-7pm, Sat 4-7pm,Early (E) 7:30-10pm, Late (L) 10:30pm-1am,Night (N) 1-4am; jam following N; adm varies.Residencies (R): Sun 1pm Vocal masterclassby Marion Cowings, PM Ai Murakami Triofeat Sacha Perry, N 10/1,15&29 RobertEdwards, 10/8 Hillel Salem, 10/22 JoeFarnsworth; Mon L-N 10/2&9 JonathanMichel, 10/16,23&30 Jonathan Barber; TuesL-N Abraham Burton Qrt; Wed N 10/4&18Jovan Alexandre, 10/11&25 Aaron Seeber;Thurs N 10/5&26 Davis Whitfield, 10/12&19Jonathan Thomas; Fri N 10/6&20 JoeFarnsworth, 10/13&27 Corey Wallace; Sat N10/7,21&28 Brooklyn Circle, 10/14 PhilipHarper. Oct 1: 1pm-PM R, E Johnny O'NealTrio, L Saul Rubin Qrt, N R; 2: E EmmetCohen Trio, L-N R; 3: E Frank Lacy Gp, L-N R;4: E Chet Doxas Qrt, L Dave Glasser Qrt, N R;5: E Marshall McDonald Jazz Project, L JohnChin Qnt, N R; 6: E Mark Zaleski Sxt, L JackWalrath Qnt, N R; 7: E Dave Stryker Qrt, LJack Walrath Qnt, N R; 8: 1pm-PM R, E KyokoOyobe Trio, L Uptown Jazz Tnt, N R; 9: E TonyMoreno Qnt, L-N R; 10: E Mark Whitfield Trio,L-N R; 11: E Lage Lund Gp, L Clovis NicolasQrt, N R; 12: E Lage Lund Gp, L WayneTucker Qnt, N R; 13: E Neal Smith Gp, LStafford Hunter & Continuum, N R; 14: PMArk Ovrutski Qrt, E Stafford Hunter &Continuum, L Neal Smith Gp, N R; 15: 1pm-PM R, E Johnny O'Neal Trio, L Alex HoffmanQnt, N R; 16: E Anthony Pinciotti Qrt, L-N R;17: E Steve Nelson Qnt, L-N R; 18: EGuillermo Klein Gp, L Harold Mabern Trio, NR; 19: E Guillermo Klein Gp, L JCStylles/Steve Nelson Hutcherson Project, NR; 20: E Eliot Zigmund Qrt, L ScottWendholt/Adam Kolker Qrt, N R; 21: PM UnaStade, E Eliot Zigmund Qrt, L ScottWendholt/Adam Kolker Qrt, N R; 22: 1pm-PMR, E Michela Lerman, L Jerry Weldon Qrt, NR; 23: E Ari Hoenig, L-N R; 24: E Spike WilnerTrio, L-N R; 25: E Charles Blenzig Gp, LTatum Greenblatt Qrt, N R; 26: E DarrellGreen Gp, L Luke Sellick Qrt, N R; 27-28: EQuincy Davis Qnt, L Sam Newsome Qrt, N R;29: 1pm-PM R, E Johnny O'Neal Trio, L NedGoold Qrt, N R; 30: E Ari Hoenig, L-N R; 31:closed.

The STONE: 2nd St at Av C. www.thestonenyc.com. Adm varies. Sets: 8:30pm weeklyresidencies. Oct 1: Darius Jones; 2: WasserWorks; 3-8: Peter Evans; 9: On Ka'a Davis;10-15: Ben Goldberg; 17-22: Okkyung Lee;24-29: Billy Martin; 31-Nov 5: LouieBelogenis.

TRIBECA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:199 Chambers St. www.tribecapac.org. 212-220-1460. Oct 20: 7pm $10 adm “PersonPlace Thing” w/Randy Cohen feat JackKleinsinger.

VILLAGE VANGUARD: 178 7th Av S at 11thSt. 212-255-4037. www.villagevanguard.com.Sets: 8:30&10:30pm. Adm: $30/1 drink min.Residency (R): Mon Vanguard Jazz Orch. Oct1: Cécile McLorin Salvant/Sullivan Fortner;2: R; 3-8: Renee Rosnes Qrt; 9: R; 10-15: TheBad Plus & Bill Frisell; 16: R; 17-22: ChicoFreeman Plus+tet; 23: R; 24-29: TerellStafford Qnt; 30: R.

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BLANKETS AND LAWN CHAIRScover a grassy clearing surrounded by

towering maple trees that line the perime-ter of Montclair's Nishuane Park. Leathercases bake in the Saturday sun, protectingthe trumpets and saxophones nestledinside them. As they make their wayacross a crowd of 10,000 listeners, severalof 135 young artists in eight separateensembles ready their reeds, fingers, drumpedals and voices and steady their nervesbefore they arrange themselves on thebandstand for another spontaneous per-formance, another live act of civic engage-ment through artistic expression andexpansion. This dynamic has become the legacy of

Jazz House Kids, New Jersey's leadingeducational institution where artistic men-tors come together with young people,their families and the broader communityto share, appreciate and learn about thejazz experience.This year marks the 15th anniversary

of the community-driven organization ledby president, founder and master vocalistMelissa Walker. "Our mission is to usethis homegrown music of jazz to enrich thelives of young people and to build commu-nity," she says. "Part of that enrichmentmeans you're exposed to it at a young age.You're invited to participate as a singerand an instrumentalist and to be part ofthe creative process." In the spirit of its mission, Jazz House

partners with community organizationsand corporate enterprises to provide stu-dents with countless opportunities to play,coined affectionately as "giglets." Melissa,her staff and even some alumni help set uproughly 80 giglets per year, so Jazz Housestudents can experience the professionalworld of playing out in the community."Each month we're doing multiple

giglets," Melissa says. "It's real-life experi-ence that a musician would have, frombeing a featured performer to being back-ground at an event, to participating in tel-evision shows."Celebrating 15 years of community, cre-

ativity and a legacy of offering young peo-ple opportunities to listen, play and beheard, Jazz House presents its third gala.Under the musical direction of artist andvirtuoso Christian McBride, the per-formance pays tribute to visionaries RoyHaynes and McCoy Tyner, and featuresAndra Day, Kenny Barron, Sheila E. andDavid Sanborn. In addition to the veteran artists shar-

ing their energy and artistic expression,emerging players such as Coleman

Hughes, Julian Lee and Alex Warshawskyhelp debut the Jazz House Alumni Band."We're so proud that they can come backand be part of this Alumni Band and holdtheir own next to these longtime profes-sionals," Christian says. "I think that isthe real legacy and impact of Jazz HouseKids." Bringing in master players and com-

posers who have spent years touring theworld equips the Jazz House curriculumwith authenticity. Citing such artists asDave Stryker, Billy Hart and MicheleRosewoman, Christian posits that the edu-cation Jazz House students receive reflectsthe real world of professional music per-formance. "These teaching artists haveseen the beauty and the ugliness of beingout on the road," he says. As more students move through the

Jazz House mentorship and go on tobecome mentors themselves, Christianbelieves the skillset they develop empow-ers them as problem solvers and criticalthinkers who will strengthen their commu-nities and write their narrative in whatev-er way they choose. "Some of the kids who've graduated and

gone to college and have not become pro-fessional musicians, carry those lessonsthey learned by being in a program likeJazz House Kids with them to whatevercareer they choose," he says. The Jazz House is a continuum of com-

munity involvement and education.Students enrich their community; commu-nity members strengthen the Jazz House;teaching artists mentor students and thecycle continues. But as the country movesaway from enhancing public and arts edu-cation at the federal level, Christian urgesevery community member to become amentor for every child. "It's now very important for all of us

who know to pull a child aside and givethem a book or give them a link to a web-site where they can read up on some histo-ry or some theories—something to keeptheir minds sharp," he says. For Melissa, the result of facilitating a

legacy of mentorship is undeniable. "We'reabout building community," she says, "and

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DAVID LOPATOCORNELIA STREET UNDERGROUND / OCTOBER 23A diversely talented and musically omnivorous pianist, David Lopato is an artist whodefies easy categorization. Having forged an intensely unique and personal sound inhis pianistic touch, David has absorbed not only the jazz piano canon, but also themusical worlds of Indonesian gamelan traditions, West African drumming practicesand electro-acoustic compositions. Indeed, on his latest release, Gendhing for a SpiritRising, David leads a mixed ensemble of talents through a dizzying tour of musicallanguages from around the world. At Cornelia Street Underground, David leads histrio, featuring bassist Ratzo Harris and drummer Michael Sarin, in a performancethat portends an exciting evening for listeners who like their jazz surprising and lib-erally seasoned with musical influences from around the globe. SH

JOHN MENEGONSENATE GARAGE / OCTOBER 8A quintessential sideman, especially with musical mate vocalist Teri Roiger, bassistJohn Menegon also is a very capable composer and bandleader. He has been a stalwarton the Canadian and upstate NY jazz scenes, moving to New York City in the 1980sto study at Long Island University on full scholarship. Since then John was a memberof the small ensembles led by Dewey Redman and David "Fathead" Newman for thelast decade of their respective lives. His recordings as a leader for the Dot Time labelreflect a thoughtful, fully flowered musician seeking new horizons. This 100-year cel-ebration of Thelonious Monk in Kingston features Teri and Judy Silvano who followin the footsteps of the late Carmen McRae interpreting the angular, off-minor musingsof Monk. MGN

LEE KONITZJAZZ FORUM / OCTOBER 6-7 and BLUE NOTE / OCTOBER 9Alto saxophonist Lee Konitz gets an early start on his 90th birthday celebration (hewas born Oct. 13, 1927). Lee has been at the forefront of jazz since the late swing/earlybebop era, in a career that started in the big bands of Stan Kenton and ClaudeThornhill, where Gil Evans was an arranger. In the late 1940s and 1950s, he was amember of the Lennie Tristano school of modern jazz, playing often with the pianistand his acolytes. But he was also a member of the Miles Davis nonet/tentet thatrecorded the seminal "Birth of the Cool" sessions at the turn of those decades. In sub-sequent years, Lee has led a recently resurrected nonet and recorded a host of duoalbums, lately with pianist Dan Tepfer. GK

RENEE ROSNESVILLAGE VANGUARD / OCTOBER 3-8One of the most staggering piano talents in jazz today, Renee Rosnes has long beenrenowned not only for her versatile keyboard abilities, but also for her intensely cre-ative and gorgeously lyrical compositions. Moving into her fourth decade performingmusic in New York City, Renee began as a first-call collaborator to such luminaries asJoe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, J.J. Johnson and James Moody, before ultimately ris-ing to her well-deserved status as one of the top bandleaders in the music today.Headlining a truly exceptional quartet—saxophonist Chris Potter, bassist PeterWashington and drummer Lenny White join her—Renee delivers a tour-de-force atthe Village Vanguard in what promises to be a must-see for any fans of swinging, lyri-cal, creative takes on jazz. SH

GABRIELE TRANCHINAJAZZ AT KITANO / OCTOBER 18While many vocalists specialize in a single genre, Gabriele Tranchina can sing manystyles. The German-born Gabriele straddles the lines of original vocal jazz, fusion,world musics, various Latin styles and pop tunes, as reflected in her small discogra-phy's diverse repertoire. Her multi-national and multi-lingual roots stem from hernative land, but her love for Antonio Carlos Jobim, Flora Purim and Ella Fitzgerald,as well as other cultures, inspired her to explore via extensive travel. In NYC, she'sestablished an image as equal parts Parisian chanteuse and Brazilian romantic. Thisis a CD release party for her latest effort Of Sailing Ships & The Stars in Your Eyes.The back-up band includes her husband, pianist Joe Vincent Tranchina, bassist AndyEulau, drummer Vince Cherico and percussionist Renato Thoms. MGN

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FRANK PEROWSKY JAZZ ORCHESTRABIRDLAND / OCTOBER 29A contemporary straight-ahead purveyor, multi-saxophonist and clarinetist FrankPerowsky leads a big band, celebrating ten years as a unit. With considerable aca-demic background and experience since his days at Juilliard, working with major jazzpop singers from Peggy Lee to Frank Sinatra, inspired by alternative wordsmith JackKerouac, and big bands with Woody Herman and Jimmy Dorsey, Frank has all thetools necessary to swing. His new CD An Afternoon in Gowanus (the infamous super-fund site) is the debut recording for the FPJO, a statement in the post-Thad Jones/MelLewis era. His son, drummer Ben Perowsky, is a leader in his own right and drivesthe big band with acute clarity and a force all his own. Other bandmates shouldinclude Jerry Dodgion, Sam Burtis, Seneca Black, Roger Rosenberg and DavidBerkman. MGN

QUINCY DAVISSMALLS JAZZ CLUB / OCTOBER 27-28Few players weave a sense of humor into their sophisticated, hard swinging sound theway Quincy Davis can. Interactivity and nuance complement his melodic approach todrumming. A versatile player with depth of experience, Quincy has collaborated witha range of artists from Russell Malone, George Coleman and the late Frank Wess toRoy Hargrove, Gerald Clayton and Nicholas Payton. Having appeared on more than40 recordings, Quincy released his debut album as a leader, Songs in the Key of Q, in2014. His current position as Professor of Jazz Drum-set at the University of Manitobaallows him to continue evolving the music's legacy among the next generation of play-ers. His sextet includes Philip Dizack, Myron Walden, Stacy Dillard, Adam Birnbaum,David Wong (10/27) and Richie Goods (10/28). SJ

BUSTER WILLIAMSTHE SIDE DOOR / OCTOBER 27-28Groomed to be a bassist by his demanding father, Buster Williams' hard work has paidgreat dividends over his long, productive career. Buster also counts Oscar Pettiford,Ray Brown, Charles Mingus and Paul Chambers among his many influences, thoughhe long ago developed a signature dark tone to go with his superb technique. Busterbacked great vocalists like Betty Carter, Sarah Vaughan and Nancy Wilson during the1960s and toured extensively with Herbie Hancock. Since Buster began working as aleader in the mid-1970s, he has been composing abundantly as well. The bassist'sSomething More band, which will be recording a new CD in December, includes altoand soprano saxophonist Bruce Williams, pianist George Colligan and drummerLenny White. Buster also performs at Mezzrow Oct. 13-14. KD

MIKE LeDONNEDIZZY'S CLUB COCA-COLA / OCTOBER 26An artist who plays intimate spaces of an extended piano intro as deliberately as thosebuoyant, burning organ lines, Mike LeDonne keeps the legacy of the music vital andpulsing. A true virtuoso, the award-winning pianist, B3 organist, composer and edu-cator has played alongside such legends as Milt Jackson, Art Farmer, Clifford Jordan,James Moody, Dizzy Gillespie, Bobby Hutcherson, Etta Jones and Annie Ross, amongother transitional visionaries. More than 100 records serve as testament to the cre-ative force of Mike's evolving sound. He keeps his feet and fingers moving weekly atSmoke with his Groover Quartet that includes modern masters Peter Bernstein, EricAlexander and Joe Farnsworth. At Dizzy’s he brings a trio featuring living legendsRon Carter on bass and Jimmy Cobb on drums. SJ

MAUCHA ADNETMEZZROW / OCTOBER 26A premier Brazilian singer, Maucha Adnet broke onto the scene as a leader with herimpressive 2006 CD for the Kind of Blue label The Jobim Songbook, backed by nota-bles Randy Brecker, Claudio Roditi, Romero Lubambo and Duduka DaFonseca, andher brother, guitarist Mario Adnet, followed by 2013's effort, Milagre. A strong con-nection to music through her parents and siblings led to her touring and recordingwith Antonio Carlos Jobim. Her voice has been described as soulful and rich withouthistrionics. What Maucha adds to the enjoyable and sensual samba/bossa nova tradi-tion is not subtle as Leny Andrade or Elis Regina, but far from over the top like FloraPurim. Drummer and vibraphonist Chuck Redd and pianist Helio Alves are capableaccompanists for Maucha's vocal inventions. MGN

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ZINC BAR: 82W 3rd St (bet Thompson &Sullivan). 212-477-8337. www.zincbar.com.Residencies: Sun 9pm-12am Tango featFernando Otero; Mon 9:30pm except 10/2Ron Affif Trio; Thurs 10pm Roman Diaz &Rumba Habanera; Sat 10,11:30pm&1amMonika Oliveira & The Brasilians. Oct 2:10pm-2am VandoJam feat Don Aliquo; 18:7pm Jeff “Siege” Siegel Sxt w/spec guestFeya Faku.

AN BEAL BOCHT CAFÉ: 445W 238th St. 718-884-7127. www.lindasjazznights.com. 1stWed: 8&9:30pm $30-10 adm Linda's JazzNights. Wed Oct 4: Battle in the Bronx IVw/Eric Alexander & Vincent Herring.

HOSTOS: 450 Grand Concourse at 149th St.www.hostos.cuny.edu. 718-518-4455. Oct 14:7:30-9:30pm $15 adm Elio Villafranca LatinJazz Trio.

LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMINGARTS: At Lehman College. 250 BedfordPark Blvd W. 718-960-8833. www.lehmancenter.org. Oct 28: 8pm $100-55 adm SpanishHarlem Orquestra & Cuban Elito Revé andhis Charangón.

440 GALLERY: 440 Sixth Av. 718-499-3844.www.440gallery.com. 1st Sun: 4:40pm $5don Me, Myself and Eye. Oct 1: André Matos.

BAR LUNÀTICO: 486 Halsey St. 718-513-0339.www.barlunatico.com. Oct 9: 8:30&10pmBrian Charette & Kürrent.

BARBÈS: 376 9th St at 6th Av. Park Slope.www.barbesbrooklyn.com. 718-965-9177.Residencies: Sun 9pm Stephane Wrembel;Mon 7pm Brain Cloud; Tues 9pm Slavic SoulParty; Wed 10pm Mandingo Ambassadors.Oct 1: 8pm Pedro Giraudo Tango Qrt;

BRIC ARTS: 647 Fulton St. 718-683-5600.www.bricartsmedia.org. Oct 14-21: JazzFestfeat 10/14-15 free adm documentary screen-ing 14 7pm & 15 4pm Chasing Trane, 14 9pm& 15 2pm I Called Him Morgan, 10/17 7pmfree Jazz & Justice panel discussionw/Samora Pinderhughes, Imani Uzuri &Melvin Gibbs, 10/19 $25-30 Marshall Allen &Sun Ra Arkestra, Miles Mosley & The WestCoast Get Down, Terri Lyne Carrington &Social Science, Binky Griptite Orch, Troker,Matthew Stevens, Mike Casey Trio, KavitaShah Qnt, Sharel Cassity & Elektra, 10/20$25-30 Regina Carter, Vijay Iyer Sxt, SamoraPinderhughes, Braxton Cook, Dave DouglasMeets The Westerlies, Papo Vazquez MightyPirate Troubadours, Jazzmeia Horn, Miramar,LaFrae Sci + the Groove Diplomacy YouthOrch, 10/21 $25-30 Maceo Parker, GoGoPenguin, Theo Croker Escape Velocity,Rudresh Mahanthappa Indo-Pak Coalition,Harriet Tubman, Imani Uzuri, Butcher Brown,Matana Roberts.

BROOKLYN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC:58 7th Av. www.bqcm.org. 718-622-3300. 1stFri: 7pm $5 adm Open Stage. Oct 21: 7:30pm$15 adm Connection Works feat Wide OpenWorks (WOW) w/WORKS & spec guest MasaKamaguchi + Billy Mintz Two Bass Band.

The DRAWING ROOM: 56 Willoughby St #3.www.drawingroommusic.com. Oct 7: 7pm$10 adm Jeff Walton Qrt; 8: 2pm $20 GiannaMontecalvo/Antonella Chionna w/HarveyDiamond Trio & Pat Battstone Trio; 13:8:30pm $15 Jacob Sacks; 14: 7pm $10 Glass

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Bath & Mike DeiCont Trio; 21: 8pm $15Shawn Lovato.

I-BEAM: 168 7th St. www.ibeambrooklyn.com.Sets: 8:30pm $15 don. Oct 6: 8pm Jochemvan Dijk Solo, 8:45&9:45pm Darren Johns-ton & Wind Over Walls.

JAZZ 966: 966 Fulton St. 917-593-9776.www.jazz966.com. Fri: 8:15&10:15pm

KUMBLE THEATER: 1 University Pl (betDeKalb & Willoughby). 718-488-1624.www.kumbletheater.org. Oct 21: 8pm $35adm www.brooklyncenter.org BrooklynCenter for the Performing Arts feat TierneySutton Band.

ON STAGE AT KINGSBOROUGH: AtKingsborough Community College. 2001Oriental Blvd. 718-368-5596. www.onstageatkingsborough.org. Oct 13: 7pm $40 admJazz at the Lighthouse series feat EddieAllen Ens.

OUR LADY OF VICTORY: 583 Throop Av. 718-574-5772. www.smdpp.org. Oct 28: 7:30pmTulivu Cumberbatch.

ROULETTE: 509 Atlantic Av at 3rd Av.www.roulette.org. 917-267-0363. Sets: 8pm$20/15 adm. Oct 10: Brandon Ross & BlazingBeauty; 12: Lisa Mezzacappa & GloriousRavage; 21-22: Gabriel Alegria Afro-PeruvianSxt w/spec guest Arturo O'Farrill.

SHAPESHIFTER LAB: 18 Whitwell Pl.www.shapeshifterlab.com. 646-820-9452.Sets/adm unless otherwise noted: Early (E)7pm, Late (L) 8:15pm, Night (N) 9:30pm; $10adm. Oct 3: E Nathan DeCusatis & Mob Rule;4: E Symphony of Chimes by Skip Laplante,9pm Keyboards II feat Lucie Vítková, AssafGidron, Coleman Alexander Zurkowski,Douglas Farrand & Teodora Stepancic; 5: EMaya Ramchandran/Audrey Vardanega, LUncle Cyclops & Aunt Natalie feat BrokenReed Saxophone Qrt w/Angela Ortiz; 6: E$12 Threefifty, L Secret Mall, N $15/10ShoutHouse feat Quilan Arnold, Akinyemi,Zach Gonder, Taylor Labruzzo & GeorgeMeyer; 11: E Ludovic; 12: L Beholder, N JMRQrt; 13: E Marko Djordjevic & Sveti, L JustinMullens Gp, N David Acevedo & Eyehear; 16:E $5/students free BOKCO MASS; 17: E WillBrahm & Homenaje, L Andy Bianco Qnt; 19:$8 E LittleBoyBigHeadonBike, L The BrazenYouth; 20: N Take Off Collective feat OleMathisen; 22: L Laszlo Gardony, N ChristianArtmann Qrt; 24: E Yuriy Galkin Nine Of AKind Nnt, L Pasha Karchevsky Qnt, NAndrew Pereira Qrt; 25: E $8 The FlushingRemonstrance, N $13 Ryota Sugawara BFNBand; 26: E Jay Rodriguez; 30: E $5/studentsfree BOKCO MASS.

SIR D’S LOUNGE: 837 Union St. 718-623-9065.www.facebook.com/Sirdslounge. Mon: 8-11pm Monday Night Big Band Jazz.

SISTAS’ PLACE: 456 Nostrand Av at JeffersonAv. www.sistasplace.org. 718-398-1766. Sat:9&10:30pm $30/25 adm. Oct 7: TaruAlexander; 14: Organ Monk; 21: GeorgeGray/Robert Rutledge Gp; 28: AhmedAbdullah & Diaspora.

SNUG HARBOR CULTURAL CENTER: 1000Richmond Ter. Staten Island. www.utasi.org.718-448-2500. Oct 21: 2-7pm Jazz Festival.

WILLIAMSBURG MUSIC CENTER: 367Bedford Av. www.wmcjazz.org. 718-384-1654.10pm-2am. Fri: 10pm-2am free adm/2 drinkmin Gerry Eastman Qnt w/spec guests +Jam.

BUTTONWOOD TREE: 605 Main St.

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NEW JERSEY JAZZGary Walker, “Morning Jazz Host”, WBGO, 88.3 FM/wbgo.org

Garnett photo by Lena Semmelroggen, Moser by Chris Drukker.

DON BRADENNJJS’ 45TH ANNIVERSARY AT DREW UNIVERSITY / OCTOBER 22For more than three decades, saxophonist Don Braden has developed skills that haveput him in musical conversation onstage or in the studio with Betty Carter, RoyHaynes, Freddie Hubbard and Wynton Marsalis. Don's latest recording,Conversations (Creative Perspective), co-led with bassist Joris Teepe, is a duo and trioexploration of Elvin Jones, Charles Mingus, Wayne Shorter and Kurt Weill, wherethey don't let the standard approach get in the way. For the New Jersey Jazz Society's45th Annual Gala, it's "Big Band to Bebop and Beyond." With Don as musical direc-tor and special guest Bucky Pizzarelli, the stew at Drew features Dave Stryker, EdLaub, Tomoko Ohno, Nick Sheuble, Bernard Purdie, Danny Bacher, AntoinetteMontague, Alexis Morrast and Marlene VerPlanck.

DIANE MOSER BIG BANDTRUMPETS / OCTOBER 11This year marks the 20th anniversary of Diane Moser's Composer's Big Band. For thisMidwestern-born pianist, the journey has put Diane in large and small settings, alongwith composing for dance, classical ensembles and film. Over the years, theComposer's Big Band has celebrated Oliver Nelson, Charles Mingus and Jaki Byard,with whom Diane studied at Manhattan School of Music. Diane leads the bandthrough the musical worlds of straight ahead jazz, Latin, Indian ragas, funk andblues, highlighted by special compositions and arrangements from the many talentedband members. For this annual Peace Concert in tribute to Daniel Pearl World MusicDays, expect a coming together with the mission of having a good time, exploring andgoing forward with big band music as only Diane and her bandmates could deliver.

BILL MAYS AND MARVIN STAMMDEER HEAD INN / OCTOBER 8Pianist Bill Mays' and trumpeter Marvin Stamm's collective experience plays out somuch larger than just two great musicians getting together in a duet setting. Marvinhas made indelible music with Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Duke Pearson and ThadJones/Mel Lewis. Bill was musical director for the legendary Sarah Vaughan, accom-panied Sinatra and cooked with Shelly Manne, Art Pepper and Sonny Stitt. It's a col-lective résumé that when reduced to a duet on their recording By Ourselves (MarstamMusic) puts a new sparkle on "The Lamp Is Low" or the Sonny Rollins mover"Airegin." Their Inventions Trio with cellist Alisa Horn on Delaware River Suite (NoBlooze Music) had Bach meeting Charlie Parker. Bill and Marvin's sizzling simpaticobrings originals and surprising interpretations of tunes you thought you knew.

ALVESTER GARNETTINC RESTAURANT / OCTOBER 25For drummer Alvester Garnett, rhythm first struck sitting in the Zion Grove BaptistChurch in Richmond, Va., hearing his mother sing in the church choir. Tap dance les-sons furthered a rhythmic sense leading to his life's work as one of today's top drum-mers. Alvester has worked with Abbey Lincoln, Joe Henderson, James Carter, BettyCarter, Cyrus Chestnut, Wynton Marsalis, Jacky Terrasson, Benny Golson, JimmyWitherspoon and in the studio with his wife, Regina Carter, on her tribute to EllaFitzgerald, Ella: Accentuate the Positive (Okeh). Alvester's been on Broadway in AfterMidnight, where he helped reimagine the spirit of the famed Cotton Club. With saxo-phonist Mike Lee and bassist Kenny Davis, Alvester explores Clifford Jordan, KennyDorham, some Monk, Duke Ellington and an original tribute to New Orleans.

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NEWARK SYMPHONY HALL: 1020 Broad St.Newark. www.newarksymphonyhall.org. 201-507-8900. Oct 14: 1:30-2:30pm free admWBGO Kids Jazz series feat Eli Yamin.

SOPAC: 1 SOPAC Way. South Orange. 973-313-2787. www.sopacnow.org. Oct 13: 8pm TheHot Sardines; 28: 6pm Gala feat VinceGiordano & The Nighthawks; 31: 7:30pmLionel Hampton Big Band.

SUZYQUE’S BBQ & BAR: 34 S Valley Rd. WestOrange. www.suzyques.com. 973-736-7899.Free adm. Thurs: 8pm-12am John Lee &friends; Sun: 2-5pm Brunch w/Curtis LundyEns. Oct 2,16&30 8pm Glenn Franke'sBigBand.

TRUMPETS: 6 Depot Square. Montclair. 973-744-2600. www.trumpetsjazz.com. Sets: 7:30-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 8-11pm/adm varies. Oct 4: 7-10pm International Jazz Night w/EnricoGranafei, Kristine & Yashmin w/guests; 6:Lenore Raphael Trio w/spec guest; 7: TyStephens & The SoulJaazz; 11: Diane MoserBig Band; 13: Robert Ottaviano; 14: RoyalScam-Steely Dan Tribute Band; 15: 3-6pmAmy London Sxt, 7:30pm Jeff “Siege” SiegelSxt feat spec guest Feya Faku; 19: The MiaJazz Ens; 22: Rose Kingsley; 26: John EhlisTrio w/spec guests Loire Cotler & Glen Velez;27: Enrico Granafei Qrt; 29: 4-6pmBajopontino.

HUDSONDEBAUN AUDITORIUM: At Stevens Institute.

24 5th St. Hoboken. 201-216-5000.www.stevens.edu. Oct 7: 7-9:30pm Swingalic.

NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY: 2039Kennedy Blvd. Jersey City. www.njcu.edu.201-200-2000. Oct 18: 1pm free adm GabrielAlegría Afro-Peruvian Sxt.

MERCER1867 SANCTUARY AT EWING: 101 Scotch

Rd. Ewing. www.1867sanctuary.org/seriesjazz. 609-392-6409. Oct 13: 8pm Alex OteyTrio; 29: 3pm Wenonah Brooks.

ALEXANDER HALL: At Princeton University.68 Nassau St. Princeton. 609-258-5000.www.princeton.edu. Oct 14: 8pm $15/5 admGerald Clayton Trio.

CANDLELIGHT LOUNGE: 24 Passaic St.Trenton. www.candlelightevents.way.to. 609-695-9612. Sat: 3:30-7:30pm free adm/$10 min.www.jazztrenton.com. Oct 7: LandomBrothers; 14: Carl Barlett; 21: Lee Hogans.

MIDDLESEXDUE MARI: 78 Albany St. New Brunswick.

www.duemarinj.com. 732-296-1600. Fri: 6:30-9:30pm free adm The New Brunswick JazzProject/www.nbjp.org. Oct 6: Candice ReyesDuo; 13: Molly Mason Duo; 20: CynthiaSoriano Duo; 27: Brynn Stanley Duo.

GARDEN STATE ALE HOUSE: 378 George St.New Brunswick. www.gsalehouse.com. 732-543-2408. Tues: 8pm + 9:30pm Jam free admThe New Brunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org feat Emerging Artists. Oct 3:Kyle Duppstadt Band; 10: Dominic PalombiProject; 17&24: tba.

HYATT HOTEL: 2 Albany St. New Brunswick.www.newbrunswick.hyatt.com. 732-873-1234.Thurs: 8-11pm free adm The New BrunswickJazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Oct 5: AkikoTsuruga Qrt; 12: Benito Gonzalez Qrt; 19:Yvette Norwood Tiger Qnt; 26: Bruce WilliamsQrt.

INC RESTAURANT: 302 George St. NewBrunswick. www.increstaurant.com. 732-640-0553. Wed: 8-11pm free adm The NewBrunswick Jazz Project/www.nbjp.org. Oct

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Middletown. www.buttonwood.org. 860-347-4957. Sat: 8-10pm. Oct 20: $20 adm AverySharpe/Kris Allen; 27: $10 The Painters.

FIREHOUSE 12: 47 Crown St. New Haven. 203-785-0468. www.firehouse12.com. Fri: 8:30pm$20 adm, 10pm $15. Oct 6: Brian CharetteTrio; 13: Myra Melford & Snowy Egret; 20:Yosvany Terry/Baptiste Trotignon &Ancestral Memories; 27: Daniel Levin/TonyMalaby/Randy Peterson.

LYRIC HALL THEATRE: 827 Whalley Av. NewHaven. www.lyrichallnewhaven.com. 203-389-8885. Oct 14: 8pm Giacomo Gates.

PALACE THEATER/POLI CLUB: 100 EastMain St. Waterbury. 203-346-2000. www.palacetheaterct.org. Oct 27: 7&9pm DaveStryker.

RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE: 80 East Ridge.Ridgefield. www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org.203-438-5795. Oct 17: 8pm $75 adm SergioMendes.

The SIDE DOOR JAZZ CLUB: At Old LymeInn. 85 Lyme St. Old Lyme. 860-434-0886.www.thesidedoorjazz.com. Sets: 8:30-11pm.Oct 6: Renee McLean; 7: Mark Zaleski Band;13: Chico Freeman Plus+tet; 14: Ed Fast &Congabop; 20: Makanda Project; 21: NickiParrott; 27-28: Buster Williams.

ST. BEDE’S: 270 Lake Av. Greenwich. 203-561-3111. www.backcountryjazz.org. Oct 14: 7-9pm Back Country Jazz feat TheloniousMonk 100th B’day celeb w/Bennie Wallace,Godwin Louis.

GRASSO’S: 134 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor.www.grassosrestaurant.com. 631-367-6060.

The JAZZ LOFT: 275 Christian Av. StonyBrook. 631-751-1895. www.thejazzloft.org.Sets/adm: 7pm $20-10 adm. Wed: 7-8pm $10,8pm $5 Jam w/FM Band. Oct 12: MikeCarubia Big Band; 19: Rich Iancona & TheBad Little Big Band; 26: Interplay Jazz Orch;28: Tardo Hammer Trio.

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY-POST: 720Northern Blvd. Brookville. www.liu.edu/post.www.tillescenter.org. 516-299-2895. Oct 6:8pm $89-39 adm Herbie Hancock.

TREME: 553 Main St. Islip. 631-277-2008.www.tremeislip.com. Sets: Sun&Wed 7-11pm; Thurs-Sat 8pm-12am. Oct 5: Sabori; 8:Interplay Jazz Orch; 11: Bill Heller; 29: Jamby Bob Lepley & Frank Bellucci.

ATLANTICSOUTH JERSEY JAZZ SOCIETY: Oct 12-16:

www.southjerseyjazz.org. BERGEN

BERGEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 30N Van Brunt St. Englewood. 201-227-1030.www.bergenpac.org. Oct 18: $69-29 admSergio Mendes; 22: $129-49 Wynton Marsalisw/the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orch.

PUFFIN CULTURAL FORUM: 20 Puffin Way.Teaneck. www.puffinculturalforum.org. 201-836-8923. Oct 21: 8pm Uri Gurvich Qrt.

ESSEXBETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH: 275W Market

St. Newark. www.bethany-newark.org.973623-8161. Oct 7: 6-7:30pm Jazz Vespersfeat Davell Crawford.

NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CEN-TER: 1 Center St. Newark. 888-466-5722.

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ExploratoriumAs soon as bassist Lisa Mezzacappa

heard Fay Victor sing, she wanted to do amajor project with her. "It was as if wecould finish each other's sentences. I oftenwrite for a specific player, and I couldimagine what her personality would con-tribute. I can't think of another vocalistwho could do what Fay does."

That creative spark resulted in"Glorious Ravage," a song cycle Lisa com-posed for a 14-piece ensemble with visualsfrom four filmmakers, sharing the storiesof female explorers from the mid-19th toearly 20th centuries. "The way thesewomen saw the world is the meat of whatit's about," Lisa says. In researching the explorers, the bassist

was struck by the timeliness of thethoughts and feelings they expressed intheir writing. "They were running fromsomething. Some were unhappy at homeand, in their travels, they discovered theyfelt more at home among strangers. It wasa modern way of thinking. As I was read-ing, I'd think: 'This could be now.' Theywere real, flawed, interesting people; notalways their best selves."Also striking in their modernity were

descriptions of the Bay Area written dur-ing the Gold Rush era by the Australianexplorer and author Ida Pfeiffer. Herobservations about the social scene and thehigh cost of living would be right at homein today's news reports. Lisa used the writings of Arctic explorer

Louise Earner Boyd, biologist and botanistMarianne North, mountaineers AnnieSmith Peck and Fanny Bullock Workmanand others as the basis for lyrics for"Glorious Ravage." She read everythingshe could get her hands on, then tweaked,edited and revised the words and conceptsinto a lyrical form. "The song cycle is abouta feeling, more than a story," Lisa

explains.She was especially pleased to find hand-

written letters by Sarah Winnemucca, aPaiute writer, educator and advocate. "Iwas looking for the colonial picture fromthe other side. Sarah Winnemucca was soarticulate; it's great to have her perspec-tive, its seriousness and its weight. It wasreally moving."The Staten Island-born bassist made a

journey of discovery of her own when shemoved to the Bay Area to attend gradschool. Though she thought the movewould be temporary, Lisa is still a WestCoast resident after more than 15 years."It was a big change in my life—differentcoast, different mindset." She notes that the Northern California

music scene is more grassroots than in theBig Apple. "There aren't as many high-vis-ibility opportunities as in New York, butthere's a lot going on from day to day."Besides "Glorious Ravage," Lisa is involvedin a variety of projects as sidewoman andleader including her recent releaseavantNoir (Clean Feed), which garnered a4.5-star review in DownBeat.Lisa presents the East Coast premiere

of the "Glorious Ravage" song cycle, coin-ciding with the release of the CD GloriousRavage (New World Records), at Roulettein Brooklyn on Oct. 12. Besides vocalistFay Victor, Lisa has put together a 14-piece East-West ensemble including MyraMelford on keyboards, Crystal Pascucci oncello, Steve Adams and Cory Wright onwoodwinds, Darren Johnston, trumpet,and others.

Let the games begin!A longtime fan of organ bands, guitarist

Amanda Monaco played with trios andquartets rocking the Hammond B3 grooveas far back as 2005. Now she has turnedthe spotlight on that sound with her sixthCD, Glitter (Posi-Tone). "This is more

Lisa Mezzacappa, Roulette

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straight-ahead than my other albums. It'smy homage to The George BensonCookbook, though I can't play as fast," shesays with a laugh.Seven of the tunes on the new recording

are originals, written specifically with herGlitter bandmates—baritone saxophonistLauren Sevian, drummer Matt Wilson andorganist Gary Versace—in mind. Amandaoften comes up with song titles first andcreates a story in her mind as she works onnew compositions. "A lot of people writethematically; I'm not the only one doingthat. I come from a big Italian family; we'dget together in the back yard and tell sto-ries. I could do a whole oral history on sto-ries my father and my uncles told." There's a certain tongue-in-cheek

aspect to some of the back stories of hercompositions. The title track is based onmemories of the early days of Amanda'sfriendship with Lauren Sevian, going backalmost two decades when they lived in thesame neighborhood, played in the samebands and prepped for gigs together, rightdown to generous applications of glitterymakeup. "Girly Days" is inspired by hang-ing with Lauren, talking about everything,including what it means to be a femaleinstrumentalist. "Everybody expects you tosing—I'm a terrible singer, just ask myhusband," Amanda points out. She compares the vibe of "Dry Clean

Only" to the Sonny Rollins classic "TheBridge," noting, "It has that same vibe, butit's taken from a guitar lesson with TedDunbar in the '90s. And I try to buy no dryclean-only clothing—I look at the label andthink: Oh, come on!" As you may have guessed, a sense of fun

is also an important element of Amanda'smusic. "Jazz sometimes takes itself tooseriously, but jazz doesn't have to bestodgy," the guitarist declares. "One of thereasons I got into jazz was the sense ofcommunity, the social aspect; the funny,committed, humble, human aspect that Igot from people like Milt Hinton and BobbyRosengarden. That feeling always stuckwith me, the continuity of one generationto another passing the baton and sharingthe music."Join Amanda in celebrating the release

of Glitter—as well as her birthday—atJazz at Kitano, Oct. 26 with baritonesaxophonist Lauren Sevian, drummer JeffDavis and keyboardist Justin Carroll. "It'sgreat playing new stuff with people I'vebeen playing with for a very long time,"Amanda notes. "One of the best thingsabout getting older as a jazz musician isstaying in touch with people, seeing thepath they've taken, how they've grown,how our circles touch. Good people who aregood musicians—I'm lucky enough to knowa lot of them."

Generations in jazzVocalist Tulivu, a Brooklyn native, is

justly proud of her hometown and hermusical family. "So many artists lived inBrooklyn when they first came to NewYork: Monk, Lester Young, Max Roach,"she notes. Her father, baritone saxophonistHarold Cumberbatch, lived in Bed-Stuy ata time when there was a jazz club on everycorner. He became a regular on the NewYork jazz scene, playing with Arnett Cobb,Al Grey and Al Harewood (the renowneddrummer—a mainstay of the Blue Notelabel—was Tulivu's godfather).

Her mother, too, aspired to a musicalcareer, hoping to become a vocalist, "Buther mother, my grandmother, didn't wanther to sing." Nevertheless, Tulivu's grand-mother had a good voice herself and lovedmusic, serenading young Tulivu with LadyDay tunes. "Billie Holiday songs were mylullabies," she recalls. Later, when Tulivudecided to spend her life singing jazz, hergrandmother supported her desire.The versatile vocalist has performed

with ensembles from the Kronos Quartet tothe Brooklyn Philharmonic to the HarlemRenaissance Orchestra, as well as withgreats including Cecil Payne, Steve Wilson,Andy Bey and many more. She's touredacross the U.S. and Canada, as well as inEurope, Japan, West Africa and elsewhere.Tulivu is equally at home in a classroom

as on a concert stage. As part of the JazzFoundation of America's Jazz in theSchools program, she introduces studentsfrom elementary through high school tojazz in interactive sessions that include funactivities such as swing dancing and call-and-response vocals. "The younger they are, the more they

love it, though it's always fun regardless ofthe age," Tulivu says. "If they had moreexposure to jazz through their parents oron the radio, they would be our next gener-ation of jazz fans."Though Tulivu has gigged extensively

around the globe, this month she's appear-ing close to home, and close to her roots,when she plays a benefit concert for OurLady of Victory Church, celebrating thechurch's 150th anniversary. "It's my almamater," Tulivu reveals. "I went to elemen-tary school there and still live in the neigh-borhood."

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Scholtz photo by Tatjana Dachsel.

Artists Talk Inspirations: Melanie Scholtz

ATERRIFIC BOON FOR NEWYork's creative jazz scene occurred this

year with the arrival of vocalist MelanieScholtz. A remarkable musical force fromSouth Africa, Melanie has long brought agenre-busting vision to the music, as evi-denced on projects ranging from superb re-interpretations of the Great AmericanSongbook on Living Standards, to beautifuloriginal works on Connected, to evenGregory Porter-esque settings of anti-apartheid legend James Matthews' poetryon Freedom's Child. As Melanie now prepares to bring her

unique artistry to New York, she is deliver-ing her latest effort, The Lone Looper, inwhich she utilizes her voice layered inloops—all generated live—to build her com-positions. Though the project has developedinto a thrilling and often profound explo-ration of the human voice, Melaniedescribes The Lone Looper origins as some-thing of a pragmatic decision.

"The looping project emerged for mebecause I couldn't always get band mem-bers to commit," she says. "People might bebusy and I was often having to change con-figurations and change how I'd approachgigs when certain musicians weren't avail-able."Several years ago, a solution presented

itself almost by accident: while packingboxes to prepare for a move from her nativeCape Town to Johannesburg, she cameacross a TC-Helicon Looper that she hadpreviously purchased. The re-discovery ofthe looper proved illuminating. "I took it out after I moved and on a

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box and I tried out elements from theXhosa and Zulu languages, as clicks in ourlanguages sound like percussion when runthrough the looper. And truly, the projectwas born out of that: let's figure out how towork this machine and build a projectwhere I use only the voice for the music."While the project started simply with

experiments and exercises to build her tim-ing and intonation, it quickly expanded asMelanie began to collaborate with otherartists in Johannesburg who also used thedevice. "I had a project with vocalist SiyaMakuzeni and bassist Benjamin Jephtacalled Hypnagogia, and Siya and I bothused the Helicon Looper," Melanieexplains. "From there I began to really seethe possibilities for it and even now I stillthink I'm only scratching the surface forthis machine."Working within a 29-second time limit

for building loops, Melanie has found bothtremendous challenge and clarity in theresulting song creation process. Additio-nally, she has also found that many stan-dards, pop pieces, traditional Africanworks, as well as her original compositionsfit well with the live looping approach. Asthe project has progressed, she has foundinspiration in other artists who haveexplored similar territory."I love Bobby McFerrin and he's the

original lone looper, only without themachine!" Mel says. "I also love ImogenHeap, particularly her Just for Now track.She is one of the first singers to use livelooping as a concert piece. From NewZealand is Kimbra, another artist I love.Her first album is a big inspiration for me."Seeing the live looping in action is a

tremendously exciting experience, as theslow layering of pieces gives the listenerinsight into the interlocking harmonies,textures and rhythms of each work.Melanie Scholtz presents The Lone Looperat Rockwood Music Hall on Oct. 2. Visitwww.melaniescholtz.com for more informa-tion.

Special Events

The New York premiere of We ShallNot Be Moved, an opera by composerDaniel Bernard Roumain and librettistMarc Bamuthi Joseph, takes place at theApollo Theater. The piece—inspired by the1985 MOVE Crisis in Philadelphia, wherea standoff between police and a Black liber-ation group resulted in the deadly bombing

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PIANIST MICAH THOMAS MOVEDto New York just a couple years ago, but

he's already a distinguished and originalvoice in the jazz community. Hailing fromColumbus, Ohio, Micah recalls some of hisearlier influences in music: "There were afew really great musicians who mentoredme there. One was Christian Howes, a vio-linist. Byron Stripling, too, had been lettingme play with him and getting me my firstprofessional opportunities. Besides thosetwo people being very important to mydevelopment, my dad has a pretty bigrecord collection. He has hipped me to mostof the music I've been listening to." Already an in-demand sideman, Micah

is starting to come into prominence as aband leader. "I've played with both [bassist]Dean Torrey and [drummer] Kyle Benfordseparately a lot and a couple times togeth-er," he says, speaking of his trio. "I've got-ten to know them both well at jam sessions,especially at Smalls. We have a lot of com-

monalities. I'm excited to get together withthem and to play a few new tunes I wroteand I just think we've got a really goodvibe."

Micah Thomas performs at The JazzGallery on Oct. 26.

of a residential neighborhood—runs Oct. 6-7. Visit www.apollotheater.org for moredetails.The Church of The Convenant cele-

brates the Ella Fitzgerald Centennial bypresenting three singers in performancesthroughout the month. Claudette Morgankicks off the series on Oct. 8, with LilPhillips and Brianna Thomas roundingout the concert set on Oct. 15 and 21,respectively. To make reservations, call646-373-3690.Oct. 14 marks the 26th Annual Jazz

Loft Party to raise money for the JazzFoundation of America. Beginning at 7p.m. at Hudson Studios, the all-night eventfeatures Gladys Knight, Danny Glover,Gary Bartz, Bill Frisell, MaryHalvorson, Wallace Roney, PatriceRushen and many more in what promisesto be an unforgettable night. Visit www.jazzfoundation.org to purchase tickets.BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center

partners with host Randy Cohen to presenthis Person, Place, Thing show and podcastthis season. Kicking off the series on Oct.20, jazz impresario Jack Kleinsingerappears as special guest, speaking on top-ics in the show's unique format: avoidingdiscussing himself directly, Jack insteadspeaks on one person, one place and onething that are important to him. Visit personplacething.org to learn more.

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The arrangements vary, as does theensemble, from swing bigger band to jumpcombo and, on that quintessential saloonsong "One for My Baby," a piano trio.

John has explored the pedigrees of thetunes and many of these renditions givemore than a nod to famous recorded takes."I Wanna Be Around," a piece Johnny alsowrote the music to, echoes the TonyBennett hit version; "That Old BlackMagic" finds John and Vanessa channelingLouis Prima and Keely Smith and "G.I.Jive" reflects Louis Jordan's jump version,complete with Michael Weisberger'sreprise of Jordan's alto sax solo.

John has delved deep into JohnnyMercer lore, resurrecting a patter chorus,delivered by Vanessa, from the film where"You're Just Too Marvelous for Words"appeared in 1937. He also imagines aBeatles/Mercer collaboration that neverhappened by combining two numberstitled "P.S. I Love You," John singingJohnny's words and Vanessa singing JohnLennon's. It all adds up to an appealing,entertaining swing trip through the wittyworld of Johnny Mercer's words.

MONK'estra appears Oct. 12-14 atJazz Standard. Swingadelic is at theBickford Theatre, Morristown, Oct. 5;part of a Frank Sinatra tribute atStevens College, Hoboken, Oct. 7 andalso has a regular Monday night gig atSwing 46, NYC.

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On Oct. 28, Tulivu and her SeasonedElegance trio, including drummer MarkJohnson, pianist Rod Williams and bassistRachiim Ausar-Sahu, appear at the JazzCafé in McGuinness Hall at Our Lady ofVictory Church in Brooklyn. They'll focuson classic and contemporary jazz andBrazilian favorites. "It'll be old and new,everything from Jobim to Djavan," shepromises.

JAZZ ANECDOTE BY BILL CROWBill Crow's books "Jazz Anecdotes" and "From Birdland to Broadway" can be

found at your favorite bookstore, and at www.billcrowbass.com along with many interesting photos and links.

A video clip showed up on Facebook of a Harry Connick performance in which he is play-ing a rhythmic riff on the piano, and the audience members are happily clapping along withhim. They start out clapping on beats one and three, but Harry just inserts a 5/4 measure,and with the extra beat, presto! They are clapping on beats two and four.

A Moment You Missed by Fran Kaufman Hot HouseContributing Photographer

In addition to the marvelous music almost24/7 on The Jazz Cruise, there are always theunexpected moments when musicians sur-prise each other and their audience members.During a Dena DeRose gig with Dena onpiano, Bucky Pizarelli on guitar and TomKennedy on bass, reedman Ken Peplowskisurprised everyone by appearing on stage toshow his appreciation for the music by plant-ing a big kiss on Bucky’s head.

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4: Nat Adderley, Jr. Trio; 11: JC Styles Trio;18: Pat Bianchi Trio; 25: Alvester Garnett Trio.

MORRISBICKFORD THEATRE: 6 Normandy Heights

Rd. Morristown. 973-971-3706. www.morrismuseum.org/jazz-showcase. Sets: 7:30-9pm.Oct 5: $20-25 adm Swingadelic; 23: $17-20

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now we're saying to young people, 'Moveinto the world as adults and enrich yourcommunity.' And to me, that's awesome."

The Jazz House Kids gala,Swinging Doors Open for 15 Years,honoring Roy Haynes and McCoyTyner with Andra Day, Kenny Barron,Sheila E. and David Sanborn, is atNJPAC on Oct. 24.

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continued from page 29 SENATE GARAGE: 4 N Front St. Kingston.www.senategarage.com. 845-802-5900.Jazzstock series www.jazzstock.com. Oct 8:7:30pm $20 adm Thelonious Monk’s 100thB’day celeb feat Teri Roiger, Judi Silvano, JayCollins.

DEER HEAD INN: 5 Main St. Delaware WaterGap, PA. www.deerheadinn.com. 570-424-2000. Sets: Sun 5-8pm, Thurs 8-11pm, Fri-Sat7-11pm. Adm varies. Residency (R): ThursJam w/Bill Washer & friends. Oct 1: SkipWilkins Trio feat Amber Emerson; 5: R; 6:Eric Mintel Qrt; 7: Sherrie Maricle & the DIVAOrch; 8: Bill Mays/Marvin Stamm Duo; 12: R;13: Jeff “Siege” Siegel Sxt feat spec guestFeya Faku; 14: Roberta Piket Trio; 15: TheDeer Head Inn Qrt; 19: R; 20: Spencer ReedQrt; 21: The Jost Project; 22: Benny BenackIII; 26: R; 27: Barry Greene Trio; 28: BobDorough Trio; 29: Bill Charlap Solo; 30: 7:30-10:30pm The Water Gap Jazz Orch.

FLUSHING TOWN HALL: 137-35 NorthernBlvd. Flushing. www.flushingtownhall.org.718-463-7700. 1st Wed: 7pm $10 adm Jamw/Carol Sudhalter. Oct 13: 8pm George GeeSwing Orch.

JAMAICA CENTER OF ARTS & LEARN-ING: 161-04 Jamaica Av. Jamaica.www.jcal.org. 718-658-7400. Oct 12: 8pm TheJazz Gallery feat John Escreet Trio.

LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM: 34-56 107th St. Corona. 718-478-8274.www.louisarmstronghouse.org. Sun&Sat 12-5pm, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm: $10 adm GuidedTours of Louis Armstrong House.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 199NColumbus Av at E Lincoln Av. Mount Vernon.www.pjsjazz.org. 914-636-4977. 2nd Sun:5:15-9pm $25 adm Second Sunday Jazzseries. Oct 8: Antoinette Montague.

JAZZ FORUM: 1 Dixon Ln. Tarrytown. 914-631-1000. www.jazzforumarts.org. Sets: Sun4&6pm; Fri-Sat 7&9pm. 1st Sun: 8pm Jam.Oct 1: Roger Davidson Qrt feat HendrikMeurkens; 6-7: Lee Konitz Qrt; 8: Joe CarterSamba Rio Qrt; 13-14: Bobby Sanabria &Quarteto Aché + Candido; 15: Sandro AlbertQrt feat Vanessa Falabella; 20-21: MontyAlexander; 22: Helio Alves Qrt; 27-28:Forever Ray; 29: Abelita Mateus Qrt.

Nicki Parrott. DREW UNIVERSITY: 36 Madison Av.

Madison. www.drew.edu. 908-273-7827. Oct22: $40-15 adm 3-6pm www.njjs.org NJJS45th Anniversary celeb honoring BuckyPizzarelli feat Don Braden, Nathan Eklund,Jason Jackson, Danny Bacher, AntoinetteMontague, Alexis Morrast, MarleneVerPlanck.

MAYO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: 100South St. Morristown. www.mayoarts.org.973-539-8008. Oct 1: 7pm $109-59 adm Jazzat Lincoln Center Orch w/Wynton Marsalis.

SHANGHAI JAZZ: 24 Main St. Madison. 973-822-2899. www.shanghaijazz.com. Free adm.Sets: Sun 6-8:30pm, Tues 6:30-9pm, Wed-Thurs 7-9:30pm, Fri 6:30&8:35pm, Sat6:15&8:35pm. Closed Mon. Oct 1: CatherineRussell; 15: 3:30-5pm NJJS Social feat tba.

OCEANOCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE: College Dr.

Toms River. 732-255-0500. www.ocean.edu.www.njjs.org. Oct 11: 8-9:30pm $18/22 admDan Levinson & Roof Garden Jass Band.

PASSAICWILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY: 300

Pompton Rd. Wayne. www.wpunj.edu. 973-720-2371. Oct 8: 4pm Nancy Marano Qrtw/Joel Frahm; 22: 4pm Melissa Aldana.

SOMERSETWATCHUNG ARTS CENTER: 18 Stirling Rd.

Watchung. www.watchungarts.org. 908-753-0190. Oct 6: 8pm ImpresaRIO series feat RioClemente; 21: 8pm Alexis Morrast.

WARRENRUTHERFURD HALL: 1686-R Rte 517.

Allamuchy. 908-852-1894. www.rutherfurdhall.org. Oct 8: 3-5pm $25/20 adm Jazz at theRutherfurd feat Bucky Pizzarelli/AaronWeinstein.

76 HOUSE: 110 Main St. Tappan. 845-359-5476.www.76house.com. Wed: 8-11pm free admQuintets w/Mark Hagan & feat artists + Jam.Oct 4: Warren Chiasson; 11: Kenny Berger;18: Lena Bloch; 25: Lee Green.

BARD COLLEGE: 60 Manor Av. Annandale-on-Hudson. www.fishercenter.bard.edu. 845-758-7900. Oct 7: 7:30-9pm Fred Hersch/Sullivan Fortner.

FALCON ARTS: 1348 Rte 9 West. Marlboro.www.liveatthefalcon.com. 845-236-7970.$20 don suggested. Sets: 7-10pm, if openingact (Op) 8-10pm main act; Sun 10am-2pmBrunch (B). Falcon Underground (FU). Oct 5:FU Andy Stack & American Soup; 8: B PeteLevin & Co, 8pm Libor Šmoldas, JayAnderson & Adam Nussbaum; 11: FU JazzSessions by Doug Weiss; 15: B TonyJefferson & Groovocity, 8pm Amina FigarovaGp; 19: FU bigBANG; 22: Jeff Siegel Qntw/Feya Faku; 29: 11am Saints of Swing, 8pmGiacomo Gates; 31: Jazzquerade!

MAUREEN’S JAZZ CELLAR: 2 N Bway.Nyack. www.maureensjazzcellar.com. 845-535-3143. Sets: unless otherwise noted Sun6pm, Fri-Sat 8&9:30pm. Oct 1: VanessaRacci; 4: 9pm Jam w/Jason Clotter & friends;6: Richard Sussman Qrt; 13: Jamie BaumQrt; 14: Pete Malinverni Trio; 15: Ed LaubTrio; 20: David Budway Qrt feat MilesGriffith; 21: Benny Benack III Qrt; 28: RonAffif Qrt; 29: Nancy Marano Qrt.

QUINN’S: 330 Main St. Beacon. 845-202-7447.www.quinnsbeacon.com. Oct 5: 8:30pm JudiSilvano/Bruce Arnold.

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FOR MORE THAN A DECADE,trumpeter, composer and bandleader

Gabriel Alegria and the Afro-PeruvianSextet have presented their Latin jazz toaudiences through recordings and live per-formances. On their sixth and most adven-turous effort to date, titled Diablo enBrooklyn (Devil in Brooklyn), the ensemblecleverly combines two traditions thatseemingly are worlds apart."This is a conceptual and very visual

album," Gabriel says. "Also, it's an oppor-tunity to bring together two parts of mylife: Living in South Brooklyn and Lima,Peru. The 'Son de los Diablos' tradition,where mock devils parade down the streetsof Lima combine with the bass-drivensounds of 'speakers on wheels,' and in myimagination, the devils take over!"At the core of the album is the intrigu-

ing four-part "Brooklyn Suite." Also includ-ed are three original compositions:"Buscando a Huevito," "El Norte" and thePeruvian hit single, "Summertime." Gabriel was born in Lima and his

grandfather, Ciro Alegria, was a renownednovelist who spent time in political exile inCuba and Chile. His father, Alonso, is aprominent playwright and theater direc-tor. "My dad is so humble that I neverknew he was famous when I was a kid,"Gabriel says. "I thought it was normal tofly to New York to see plays like 'CrossingNiagara.' My father's work is positive, andso is mine. It's all about making peoplehappy." He developed the concept of Afro-

Peruvian jazz during the five years hespent playing trumpet in the LimaPhilharmonic while performing side gigs injazz and rock bands. In 2005, while com-pleting a Ph.D. in jazz studies at USC,Gabriel formed his first sextet and record-ed the Afro-Peruvian Sextet's debut album,Nuevo Mundo. The bicultural ensemble's core members

include saxophonist Laura Andrea Leguía,master percussionist Freddy "Huevito"Lobatón, bassist Mario Cuba, drummerHugo Alcázar and acoustic guitarist YuriJuarez.In what promises to be a rare event,

Gabriel and the Afro-Peruvian Sextet cele-brates the release of Diablo en Brooklyn atRoulette with guest pianist Arturo O'Farrill and, direct from Lima, dancersGraciela Bramon, Javier Barrera andWendy Cotito, with choreography byAntonio Vilchez. "We want the authentic power and sin-

cerity of the 'Son de los Diablos' traditionto come through. Also, the staging inte-grates musicians and dancers in a waythat I have not seen before. It's a true'takeover' of Brooklyn by the devils!"On a broader scale, Diablo en Brooklyn

represents what Afro-Peruvian jazz musicand a bicultural ensemble can contributeto the world.

The Gabriel Alegria Afro-PeruvianSextet’s CD release concert withArturo O'Farrill and dancers takesplace at Roulette on Oct. 21-22.

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Tickets: $35 for reserved seating / $25 for seniors and studentsFor more information, visit www.citycollegecenterforthearts.org

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