JAZZ LISTINGS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3
PATIENCE HIGGINS
The Harlem legends performs with the Sugar Hill Quartet.
The Uptown Lounge at Minton’s, 208 W. 118th St. (at 7th Ave.), 212-864-8346; 9, 10 & Midnight; $10.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 4
RACHELLE GARNIEZ
The accordionist and singer performs her monthly Brooklyn engagement.
Barbés, 376 9th St. (at 6th Ave.), B’klyn, 718-965-9177; 10, $8 suggested donation.
GREG LAMY QUARTET
Javier Vercher, Massimo Biolcati, Ferenc Nemeth & Greg Lamy.
Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.), 212-989-9319; 8:30; $10.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5
PETE ROBBINS & CENTRIC
Pete Robbins (alto saxophone, compositions), Sam Sadigursky (saxophones), Eliot Cardinaux (Nord electro), Thomas Morgan (bass) & Dan Weiss (drums).
Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.), 212-989-9319; 9 & 10:30, $10.
ARI HOENIG DANK
The local drummer plays original compositions, songs by Coltrane & Miles through his own voice. With Jacques Schwarz Bart (tenor sax), Gary Versace (organ), Jonathan Kreisberg (guitar) & Ari Hoenig (drums).
Iridium Jazz Club, 165 B’way (at W. 51st St.), 212-582-2121; Midnight; $10 + $10 min.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6
LAMBIC
Free improvisation with Paul Sullivan (guitars and effects) and Stephen Moses (drums, trombone & effects).
Barbés, 376 9th St. (at 6th Ave.), B’klyn, 718 965 9177; 7, $8 suggested donation.
ALTER EGOS
Brian Salter (MC), Rashida “Shida-B” Bryant (vocals), Josh Arenberg (drums & cymbals); Tony Melone (keyboards & electronics); Chris Parrello (guitar), Mike Herscher (bass).
Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.) 212-475-8592; 12:30 a.m., $8.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7
CAROLYN LEONHART
The Manhattan native, who has performed with Steely Dan and Liquid Solution, is the headliner for today’s Brunch series.
Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.) 212-475-8592; 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m., $24.50 (includes brunch + 1 drink).
MONDAY, JANUARY 8
BILL SAXTON
The local saxophonist plays his regular Monday-night engagement with the Uptown All-Stars.
The Uptown Lounge at Minton’s, 208 W. 118th St. (at 7th Ave.), 212-864-8346; 9, 10 & Midnight; $10.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9
THE CRUSADERS
The legendary band begins its weeklong residence tonight. With Joe Sample (keyboards), Wilton Felder (sax), Steve Gadd (drums), Ray Parker Jr.(guitar), Nils Landgren (trombone) & Nicklas Sample (bass).
Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.) 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $30-$45