JAZZ LISTINGS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

Tierney Sutton

The California-based vocalist returns to town on the heels of her latest release, I’m With The Band, a live recording made at this very club, in which she explores several standards that had often been requested but that she had never before committed to record. Accompanied by her longtime band and business partners, who include Christian Jacob (piano), Trey Henry (bass) and Ray Brinker (drums).

Birdland 315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080; 9 & 11, $50.

Big Band Wednesdays

Under the leadership of regular performers Mike Morreale (trumpet) and Ray Scro (sax), this Staten Island club features a weekly big band night featuring a 16-piece group made up of local musicians. Often guest players sit in, and the band decides on the tunes on the spot—no set list in sight.

Cargo Cafe, 120 Bay St. (at Hyatt St.), Staten Island, 718-876 0539; 9, Free.

THURSDAY, JULY 27

The Music of Harold Arlen

Possibly one of the most underrated songwriters of the Great American Songbook, for some strange reason he never really became a household name as his songs grew in popularity. The evening tries to remedy this by featuring featuring Sandy Stewart, Houston Person, Warren Vaché, Bill Charlap, Steve Davis, Jon Gordon, Peter Washington & Kenny Washington all performing his songs.

92nd Street Y, Lexington Ave. (at 92nd St.), 212-415-5500; 8, $50.

FRIDAY, JULY 28

Pete Zimmer Quintet

On the heels of his latest release, Burning At The Jazz Standard, Zimmer’s joined by Michael Rodriguez, Joel Frahm &

David Wong.

Night And Day, 230 5th Ave. (at President St.), Brooklyn, 718-399-2161; 9, $10.

Clark Terry Big Band

The jazz trumpet legend leads one of the sassiest large ensembles around.

Blue Note, 131 W 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $35.

SATURDAY, JULY 29

Celebration of Ray Barretto & Hilton Ruiz

Barretto’s son, saxophonist and conguero Chris Barretto is among the players in this tribute, which includes John Benitez, Renato Thoms, John DiMartino, Son-ny Fortune other guests.

Dizzy’s Club, Broadway (at 60 St.), fifth floor, 212-258-9800; 7:30 and 9:30; $30.

Bob Kaiser & Friends

The veteran saxophonist appears, backed by a group of local musician, taking on both standards such as Jobim’s “Quiet Night of Quiet Stars” and more hard-bopping tunes at this hidden enclave of  Island’s North Shore.

Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette St. (at Richmond Terrace), Staten Island,         718-720-2583; 11, Free.

SUNDAY, JULY 30

Don Byron Quartet

With Ralph Alessi, Lonnie Paxico and Billy Hart.

Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (at Lexington Ave.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30, $25.

MONDAY, JULY 31

Tim Collins

The vibes player showcases his work, which draws upon hip-hop, electronica, jazz and classical influences. Joined by Erik Deutsch (keyboards), Matt Clohesy (bass) and Simon Lott (drums).

Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. W. 4th St & Bleecker), 212-989-9319; 8:30; TBA. 

Tuesday, August 1

Low Brass

Marcus Rojas’ Spanish Fly opens the weeklong showcase of trombonists and tubaists at The Festival of Festivals.

Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. W. 4th St & Bleecker), 212-989-9319; 8:30, TBA.