Jazz Listings
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11
"All Ellington"
With the Leif Arntzen Quartet. Contemporary Canadian Leif Arntzen takes on classic American Duke Ellington.
Night and Day, 230 5th Ave. (at President St.), B'klyn, 718-399-2162; 9, call for information.
Annie Ross
One of the all-time great jazz singers. An oldie but goodie.
Danny's Skylight Room, 346-348 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8130; 9:15, $25.
AND WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12
"Detroit: Motor City Jazz"
LCJ Orchestra with Marcus Belgrave, Ron Carter, Chris Fuller, Yusef Lateef and Charles McPherson. Jazz heavyweights rep Motown, following the leads of Eminem and the Insane Clown Posse.
Rose Hall, 33 W. 60th St., 11th Floor, 212-477-4155; 8, $105.50-$135.50.
THROUGH SATURDAY, JANUARY 14
Randy Weston
Venerated pianist performs solo in his native Brooklyn, then with friends Saturday in honor of his 80th birthday.
Kumble Theater, Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, B'klyn, 718-488-1011; 8, Thu. $25, Sat. $35-$45.
Duane Eubanks Quintet
Trumpeter plays hard bop, while brother Kevin copes with Leno's zingers.
Sweet Rhythm, 88 7th Ave. S. (betw. Bleecker & Grove Sts.), 212-255-3626; 8 & 10, $25 + $10 minimum.
Peter Eldridge Quartet
"Perennially classy" Eldridge promotes his new album Decorum, relying on smooth jazz ballads and a smoother 5 o'clock shadow.
55 Bar, 55 Christopher St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-929-9883; 6, Call for more information.
Jason Lindner Big Band
Absurdly good, even if certain band members are some times unrecognizable.
Fat Cat, 75 Christopher St. (at 7th Ave. S.) 212-675-7369; 10, no cover, $10 minimum.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
Arturo O'Farrill Trio
Arturo meets up with his other band for his weekly tryst in Park Slope.
Night and Day, 230 5th Ave. (at President St.), B'klyn, 718-399-2162; 9, call for more information.
Jeremy Steig Quartet
Jazz-flute giant, who's played with everyone from Bill Evans to Jimi Hendrix. Don't act so smug; that's him on your favorite copy of the Beastie Boys' "Sure Shot."
Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia Street (betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.), 212-989-9319; 9, $12 + $6 minimum.
The Omer Avital Group
The new supergroup celebrates the old supergroup's new album. Don't think about it; just go.
Fat Cat, 75 Christopher St. (at 7th Ave. S.) 212-675-7369; 10 & 12, Call for more information.
THROUGH SATURDAY, JANUARY 14
Mala Waldron Project
Straight-ahead jazz in an elegant setting.
Enzo's Jazz at the Jolly Hotel Madison Towers, 22 E. 38th St. (at Madison Ave.) 212-802-0600; 7, $15 + 1 drink minimum.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14
Jason Moran & the Bandwagon
Genius lauded by Playboy and Downbeat; ever on the cusp of fame.
St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 308 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-246-3540; 6:45, call for more information.
Billy Bang Group
Free-jazz violinist who on his better nights sounds like no one else in jazz history.
Sistas Place, 456 Nostrand Ave. (at Jefferson Pl.), B'klyn, 718-398-1766; 9 & 10:30, $20.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15
"Remembering Tommy Flanagan & Milt Jackson"
Featuring the Lewis Nash Quartet. Master drummer Lewis Nash pays tribute to his former colleagues.
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, B'way (at W. 60th St.), 5th Fl., 212-258-9800; 7:30 & 9:30, $30 + $5-$10 minimum.
"Re: Arranged ? The Music of Jaco, Gil Evans, Lennon & McCartney"
NYU professor Gil Goldstein takes a break between classes to lead a band and remind himself he's incredible.
Blue Note, W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $20-$35.
Kurt Rosenwinkel Group
Kurt wraps up his latest stint at the Vanguard. Did he mention his newest album features Brad Mehldau and Josh Redman?
Village Vanguard, 178 7th Ave. S. (at W. 11th St.), 212-255-4037; 9 & 11, $20 + &10 minimum.
Wallace Roney Sextet
The Miles Davis protégé steps out from his mentor's shadow, and presses the boundaries of modern jazz.
Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 Broadway (Corner of W. 51st St.) 212-582-2121; 8 & 10, $25.
MONDAY, JANUARY 16
Ben Allison Quartet
No longer just a kid wonder, Ben Allison commands respect as a composer and a performer.
55 Bar, 55 Christopher St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-929-9883; 10, call for more information.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17
Kenny Garrett Quartet + Hiromi
Double Feature. First, the alto-sax champ and Grammy-nominee; second, the talented young pianist.
Blue Note, W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $20-$30.
THROUGH SUNDAY, JANUARY 22
Peter Martin Trio
After tours of duty with Ellis and Wynton Marsalis, Peter Martin sets about creating his own legacy.
Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7 & 9:30, $20.
Mingus Big Band
A torch carried with a bright flame.
Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 Broadway (Corner of W. 51st St.), 212-582-2121; 8 & 10:30, $25.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18
Gretchen Parlato & Co.
Long after dark, the songbird alights on a shiny new perch.
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, B'way (at W. 60th St.), 5th Fl., 212-258-9800; Time uncertain. Part of the "after hours" arrangement, which starts whenever the last set finishes. Better just call for more information. $10
THROUGH SATURDAY, JANUARY 21
(Jazz Listings edited by Steven McCauley.)