WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7
MICHEL LEGRAND
His theme from Summer of 42 is the flick’s one redeeming feature, but now’s the time to celebrate the legendary Frenchie’s 75th birthday.
Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080; 9 & 11, $40.
GRAZYNA AUGUSCIK
It’s not time for polka as the Chicago-based Polish vocalist quenches her country’s current thirst for jazz—bringing classical influences into a contemporary format.
Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 9:30, $15.
THURSDAY, MARCH 8
KENNY WERNER
If you’ve played with someone named Toots then there’s no reason to be embarrassed to release a new album as a bandleader under the title Naked In The Cosmos.
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, 33 W. 60th St. (at B’way), 5th Fl., 212-258-9595; 7:30 & 9:30, $30.
FRIDAY, MARCH 9
WAI
Whoah! It’s Wai! Even if you don’t check that census box for Pacific Islander, the body percussion and female vocal harmonies part of this ancient and modern Maori music combo is a reason to go uptown to feel Down Under.
Symphony Space, 2357 B’way (at 95th St.), 212-864-5400; 8, $27.
TALAT
Klezmer time! (And you thought that trend was over by now, didn’t you? No such luck.)
Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9 & 10:30, $5 donation.
SATURDAY, MARCH 10
REZ ABBASI’S BAZAAR
No need to haggle for bargains, Pakistani-born (and LA-raised) Abbasi gives fans their money’s worth with his Indian-inflected interpretation of jazz.
Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.), 212-989-9319; 9 & 10:30, $10.
SUNDAY, MARCH 11
WALLACE RONEY
Yeah, those are turntables. Yeah, it’s still jazz.
Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 B’way (at W. 51st St.), 212-582-2121; 8:30 & 10:30, $30.
MONDAY, MARCH 12
DERVISH
It’s not yet St. Pat’s Day, but still not too early to get all Celtic with the Irish band as they adapt Dylan’s “Boots of Spanish Leather” and Cher’s “Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves.” Cuz that’s Irish!
Ulysses, 95 Pearl St. (at Hanover Sq.), 212-482-0400; 10, $10.
TUESDAY, MARCH 13
KENDRA SHANK
No one can shut up this free spirit. Don’t even try.
Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30, $20.
