JAZZ LISTINGS

CHARLES TOLLIVER BIG BAND

A return to the big-band style that treated him so well in the ’70s.

Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080; 9 & 11, $30.

THROUGH SATURDAY, JANUARY 28

CLAIRE DALY

With Joel Forrester’s People Like Us. Distinctive musicians join together to make a sly sound.

Sweet Rhythm, 88 7th Ave. S. (betw. Bleecker & Grove Sts.), 212-255-3626; 8 & 10, $15 + $10 min.

MULGREW MILLER AND WINGSPAN

Miller and the usual gang continue to conquer.

Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, B’way (at W. 60th St.), 5th Fl., 212-258-9800; 7 & 9:30, $30.

THROUGH SUNDAY, JANUARY 29

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26

BILL CHARLAP TRIO

Musical scion spins his inheritance into an elegant interpretation of American classics.

Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 Broadway (Corner of W. 51st St.) 212-582-2121; 8 & 10, $27.50 + $10 minimum.

THROUGH SUNDAY, JANUARY 29

ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT

Pianist and composer compared to Jason Moran, and not just because they went to the same high school.

55 Bar, 55 Christopher St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-929-9883; 10, Call for more information.

TRIBUTE TO JOE HENDERSON

Javon Jackson and Jeremy Pelt salute a great jazz man.

Jazz Standard, 116 E. 29th St. (betw. park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30, $20 Thurs. & Sun.; 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 shows on Fri. &. Sat., $25.

THROUGH SUNDAY, JANUARY 29

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

WILL CALHOUN’S NATIVE LANDS

The “Living Colour” drummer avoids getting sentenced to “Skating With Celebrities” by leading a band that mixes jazz, world, and ambient music.

Blue Note, W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.) 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $15-$25.

THROUGH SUNDAY, JANUARY 29

PETE ZIMMER QUINTET

They’re a bit avant-garde, but Zimmer, the drummer, knows how to swing, too. Also in the quintet is acclaimed tenor sax man Joel Frahm.

Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia St. (near 6th Ave. & W. 4th St.), 212-989-9319; 9, $10 + one drink minimum.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28

RASHIED ALI QUINTET

Avant-garde champion rules downtown.

Sweet Rhythm, 88 7th Ave.  S. (betw. Bleecker & Grove Sts.) 212-255-3626; 8, 10 & 12, $20 + $10 minimum.

ALEX DEGRASSI, HENRY KAISER & LOREN CONNORS

Supernatural guitars accompany classic Japanese silent films out in Flushing. That’s two good reasons.

Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Nothern Blvd. (at Linden Pl.), Queens, 718-463-7700 x222; 8, $20, $15 students.

MONDAY, JANUARY 30

JASON LINDNER BIG BAND

Pianist’s regular appointment to make earth-shattering music.

Fat Cat, 75 Christopher St. (at 7th Ave. S.) 212-675-7369; 10, $10.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

KENNY WERNER’S

COSMOCENTRIC

A life-affirming quest for musical ecstasy, plus special mystery guests.

Blue Note, W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.) 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $20-$30.

JOEL FRAHM TRIO

Racine-native beats the odds, cutting an album with Brad Mehldau and impressing audiences weekly.

The Bar Next Door at La Lanterna Di Vittorio, 129 MacDougal St., 212-529-5945; 8, $8.

(Jazz Listings edited by Steven McCauley.)