JAZZ LISTINGS

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

RICHARD BONA QUINTET

On his latest album, Tiki, the Cameroon-born bassist and singer explores his Brazilian-influenced tendencies. 

Zinc Bar, 90 W. Houston St (at LaGuardia Pl.), 212-477-8337; 9, 11 & 12:30, $5 + 2 drink min.

HELIO ALVES

The pianist has been a sideman for names such as Gato Barbieri, Joe Henderson and Yo-Yo Ma. Tonight he showcases material from his new album, HD2.

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12

BADI ASSAD

The Brazilian guitarist has reinvented herself, having discovered her own voice as a singer. Gone is the experimental music of her early career, but her decision to embrace her Brazilian jazz-side was a wise one, as heard on her latest album, Wonderland.

Makor/Steinhardt Center of the 92nd Street Y, 35 W. 67th St. (at Colombus Ave.), 212-601-1000; 7:30, $15.

CECIL TAYLOR +2

With Mark Feldman & Sylvie Courvoisier.

Merkin Concert Hall, Kaufman Center, 129 W. 67th St. (betw. B’way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3340; 8, $25-$30.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

JIMMY HEATH'S 80TH
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

The legendary saxophonist continues his five-day residence with tonight’s guest, Clark Terry.

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

NEW TRUMPET UNDERGROUND 

With Steven Bernstein, Taylor Ho Bynum, Ted Daniel, Dave Douglas, Sarah Ferholt, Jonathan Finlayson, Graham Haynes, Thomas Heberer, Nabate Isles, Ingrid Jensen, Kirk Knuffke, Reut Regev, Jesse Selengut & Matt Shulman. 

Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.),
212-989-9319; 9, $15. 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 

DAVID ROGERS QUINTET

With Kenny Wessel, Sylvain Leroux, Chris Lightcap & Rob Garcia. 

Jimmy’s Restaurant, 43 E. 7th St., basement (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-982-3006; 7, $10.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

LA BALTEUBAND

La Balteuband is an instrumental ensemble led by pianist Emilio Teubal, who writes music that blends jazz and elements of Argentinean music. With Kobi Solomon, Moto Fukushima, Franco Pinna & Xavier Perez.

Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.),
212-989-9319; 8:30, $10. 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

SATHIMA BEA BENJAMIN’S 70th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

The South African singer also celebrates the release of her new album, Song Spirit. With Onaje Allan Gumbs, Buster Williams & George Gray.

Sweet Rhythm, 88 7th Ave. S. (betw. Bleecker & Grove Sts.), 212-255-3626; 8 & 9:30, $20 + $10 min.