WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
EDDIE DAVIS AND HIS NEW ORLEANS BAND
Davis continues his regular weekly engagement at this cozy outpost of the Big Easy in Manhattan.
The Cajun, 128 8th Ave. (at 16th St.),
212-691-6174; 8, free.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
AVISHAI COHEN QUARTET
The legendary bassist begins his five-day residence in town.
The Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $25.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
STEVE TURRE SEPTET
With Dave Valentin, Billy Harper, Mulgrew Miller, Vincent Herring, Gerald Cannon & Dion Parson.
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, 33 W. 60th St.
(at Broadway), 5th floor, 212-258-9595;
7:30, 9:30 & 11:30, $30.
THE SLIPPERY CHICKENS
This rock-infused blues band brings original tunes inspired by a retro feel as evidenced on their latest self-titled, independently released album.
Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette St., Staten Island, 718-720-2583; 11, free.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
CRESCENT CITY CELEBRATION
A year after the Katrina tragedy, we celebrate the music of New Orleans with an all-star concert featuring a set by pianist Henry Butler, who’s followed by a quartet led by Dr. Michael White with guest trumpetist Maurice Brown.
Merkin Hall, Kaufman Center, 129 W. 67th St. (betw. Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.),
212-501-3330; 8:30, $35-$40.
JUDY NIEMACK & DARMON MEADER
The two vocalists (Meader also accompanies on tenor sax) improvise and duet together.
Sweet Rhythm, 88 7th Ave. S. (betw. Bleecker & Grove Sts.), 212-255-3626; 9&11, $20 + $10 min.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
DENNY ZEITLIN TRIO
The critically acclaimed performer joined by Buster Williams & Matt Wilson.
Iridium Jazz Club, 165 B’way (Corner of W. 51st St.), 212-582-2121; 8:30 & 10:30,
$15 + $10 min.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
ARI HOENIG TRIO
The local drummer plays modern tunes, often going into an experimental mode on this regular Monday night engagement.
Smalls, 183 W. 10th St. (at 7th Ave.),
212-675-7369; 10, $10.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE
Original jazz works by Alexander Seeler and Anne Mironchik. Hosted by Staci Rochwerg and Justin Marx. Jam session to follow.
Night and Day, 230 5th Ave. (at President St.), Brooklyn, 718-399-2162; 6, free.
NYNDK Jazz Collective
Performers from NY, Norway (N), Denmark (DK).
Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-989-9319; 8:30, one drink min.
