WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2
JAZZ AND BLUES JAM SESSION
House band Wolfpack hosts this weekly jam session, which features local musicians and singers. No invitation necessary, just sign up and join the band.
Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette Ave. (at Richmond Ave.), Staten Island, 718-720-2583; 9, free.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3
LOW BRASS
The series dedicated to trombonists and tubaists continues with the Jacob Garchik trio taking the stage.
Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia St.(betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.), 212-989-9319; 8:30; free; one drink min.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4
HOWARD JOHNSON’S 65th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Six tubas played by Velvet Brown, Bob Stewart, HOJO, Joe Daley, Randy Andos and Earl McIntyre & an assortment of guests musicians.
Also Aug. 5. Sweet Rhythm, 88 Seventh Ave. S. (betw. Bleecker & Grove Sts.), 212-255-3626; 8, 10 & midnight; TBA.
OZ NOY TRIO
The former guitar prodigy from Israel began his career at the tender age of 13, and throughout his career has performed with the likes of Richard Bona, Harry Belafonte and others.
Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 B’way (Corner of W. 51st St.), 212-582-2121; 8:30, 10:30 & midnight, $25 + $ 10 min.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
ARTURO SANDOVAL
The Cuban legend was a protegé of Dizzy Gillespie, who assisted Sandoval when he defected to the U.S., as seen on the HBO film For Love and Country. His latest album was captured live at this very club.
Blue Note, W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.),
212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $20-$30.
SUNDAY,AUGUST 6
MARC MOMMAAS &
TONY MORENO
Dutch saxophonist and composer Mommaas joins drummer Moreno for a duo session.
Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia Street (betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.),
212-989-9319; 8:30; free; one drink min.
ROY GERSON WITH HIS SWINGTET
The first set brings jazz interpretations to classic songs from the Disney catalogue; the second pays tribute to Louis Armstong, Louis Prima & Louis Jordan.
Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 B’way (Corner of W. 51st St.), 212-582-2121; 3:30 & 6,
$25 + $15 min.
MONDAY, AUGUST 7
ANGELA BINGHAM
Bingham (vocals) joins Frank Locrasto (piano) & Steve Lyman (drums) for the vocals and standards series.
Night and Day, 230 Fifth Ave. (at President St.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-399-2162; 9, free.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8
PAQUITO D’RIVERA SEXTET
Born in Havana, the reed player was a founding member of Irakere alongside Arturo Sandoval and is one of the best-known players in the Latin jazz and classical scene, having appeared alongside the likes of Rosa Passos, Yo Yo Ma and many others throughout his long career.
Blue Note, W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.)
212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $20-$30.
