Philly
On Susan Alcorn, Paco De Lucía
In the new issue of Philadelphia Weekly: Scallion/Ember Schrag/Susan Alcorn Thu., Apr. 5, 7:30pm. $6. Highwire Gallery, 2040 Frankford Ave. 215.426.2685 www.museumfire.com/events Philly’s Darian Scatton, singer/multi-instrumentalist and founder of the tiny Edible Onion label, records under the name Scallion and makes absorbing, vulnerable music full of hazy tempos and textures. He shares this bill with labelmate Ember Schrag, a Nebraska-born
On Frank Wess
In the new issue of Philadelphia Weekly: Frank Wess Quintet Sat., Mar. 24, 8pm. $25. Chris’ Jazz Café, 1421 Sansom St. 215.568.3131 www.chrisjazzcafe.com Philly saxophonists know where they’ll be this weekend: hearing 90-year-old Kansas City native Frank Wess, who made his greatest mark with Count Basie’s “New Testament” band from 1953 to 1964. With his flute — just as imposing as
Cyro Baptista, Gene Coleman: Live in Philly
In the new issue of Philadelphia Weekly: Cyro Baptista Fri., Mar. 16, 5pm. Free with museum admission. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & the Pkwy. 215.763.8100 www.philamuseum.org Famed percussionist and São Paolo native Cyro Baptista might be 61 years old, but he’s got more punk energy than your average teen. Leading his flamboyant Beat the Donkey ensemble, he does
On Alexis Cuadrado
In the new Philadelphia Weekly: Alexis Cuadrado’s Noneto Ibérico Sat., Mar. 3, 8pm. $25 ($30 day of show). Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St. 215.925.9914 www.paintedbride.org A Barcelona native and longtime New Yorker, bassist Alexis Cuadrado has been documenting quality work since 2001. But he outdid himself in 2011 with Noneto Ibérico, his second for the Brooklyn Jazz Underground
Tigran, Norman David Eleventet in Philly
In the new Philadelphia Weekly: Tigran Sat., Feb. 25, 8pm. $20. Chris’ Jazz Café, 1421 Sansom St. 215.568.3131 www.chrisjazzcafe.com A native of Armenia, pianist Tigran Hamasyan has traveled far — literally and musically — in his 24 short years. Since coming to the U.S., he’s won the prestigious Monk Competition (in 2006) and drawn deserved praise for his records World
On Denise King
In the new Philadelphia Weekly: Denise King Thu., Feb. 16, 7:30pm, $10 ($5 students). Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th St. 215.517.8337 www.societyhillplayhouse.org Jazz Bridge provides for Philly jazz and blues musicians in times of need, but the vital nonprofit also makes a point of showcasing local talent. In this installment of Jazz at the Playhouse (hosted by Jazz Bridge
Nicholas Payton in Philly
The Critic’s Pick from the current issue of Philadelphia Weekly. Those brackets in the last sentence were not my idea…. Nicholas Payton Sat., Feb. 11, 8pm ($30), 10pm ($25). Chris’ Jazz Café, 1421 Sansom St. 215.568.3131 www.chrisjazzcafe.com Nicholas Payton, a trumpet ace since his teens, has embraced a new role as a Twitter agitator, the self-proclaimed “Creator of #BAM aka
On David “Fuze” Fiuczysnki
Egg on my face for not posting this in advance of last night’s show. But here it is anyway, from Philadelphia Weekly: David “Fuze” Fiuczynski Sat., Feb. 4, 8pm. $25 advance ($30 at door). Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St. 215.925.9914 www.paintedbride.org Just as Hendrix used Delta blues as a launching pad into space, double-neck guitar maniac David “Fuze”