By Steven McCauley

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

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.
THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

MARC JOHNSON’S SHADES OF JADE
Got his start with Bill Evans; John Scofield played on his last album. Here, with his regular collaborators.
Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, B’way (at W. 60th St.), 5th Fl., 212-258-9800; 7:30 & 9:30, + Fri. & Sat. 11, $30 + $5-$10 minimum.
THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

VINICIUS CANTUARIA
Brazilian guitar, plus horn and keys. BBC declares “sublimely sensual”;  Press sez “easy action.”
Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30, $25.
AND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

EDDIE HENDERSON QUARTET
Influences include Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis. As in, they gave him childhood trumpet lessons.

Smoke Jazz Club and Lounge, 2751 Broadway (betw. W. 105th & W. 106th St.), 212-864-6662; 9, 11 & 12:30, $25.
AND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

SATURDAY, FEBRURAY 4

JOE WILDER QUARTET
For more than 60 years, appreciated by those in the know.
Village Vanguard, 178 7th Ave. S. (W. 11th St.), 212-255-4037; 9, 11 & 12:30, $25 + $10 minimum.
AND SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

DAPHNA MOR & NINA STERN
With Omer Avital and Tomer Tzur. Experimental musicians defy the Medieval/Balkan recorder-music establishment.
The Stone, Ave. C (at E. 2nd St.), no phone; 8, $10.

JASON MARSHALL & OVERT NEGRATUDE
Baritone-sax player keeps good company, playing with the Jason Lindner and Mingus big bands.
Sweet Rhythm, 88 7th Ave. S. (betw. Bleecker & Grove Sts.), 212-255-3626; 8 & 10, No cover, $10 minimum.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6

HENDRIK MEURKENS & HELIO ALVES
Brazilian jazz? Benefit for New Orleans musicians? Who are you trying to kid? Enjoy the free food and wine.
AC Piano Craft, 333 W. 52nd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-957-9268; 8, $20.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7

CECIL TAYLOR + 2
He’s been up and down and back again. For two nights, the kid form LIC lets everyone know why he’s been Down Beat’s Pianist of the Year nine times.
Blue Note, W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.) 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $20-$35.
AND WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

MAHAVISHNU PROJECT
All-star ensemble scales John McLaughlin’s musical mountain.  Whatever you do, don’t call it “jazz-rock.”
Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 Broadway (Corner of W. 51st St.) 212-582-2121; 8 & 10, $25.