1 THE BAD PLUS

Ethan Iverson’s jazz-meets-pomp rock power trio has a knack of dividing listeners into armed camps. Geniuses or jokers? Or maybe both?
Café de Paris, Coventry Street, W1 (www.cafedeparis.com 0207-734 7700), Fri

2 PORTICO QUARTET

Suddenly in the limelight, the quirky sax-and-percussion group has landed a place on the Mercury Music Prize shortlist.
Ronnie Scott’s, Frith Street, W1 (www.ronniescotts.co.uk 020-7439 0747), Sun

3 YAMAHA AT THE 606 CLUB: PETER IND’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

The genial bassist blows out 80 birthday candles in the company of Lee Konitz, no less, plus Dave Cliff and Iain Bellamy (Tues) and Gwilym Simcock (Wed).
606 Club, Lots Road, SW10 (www.606club.co.uk 020-7352 5953)

4 ALEC DANKWORTH’S SPANISH ACCENTS

Blending sleek improv and hints of flamenco, the bassist’s latest project should be able to tap into the world music audience.
The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Milton Keynes (www.stables.org 01908 280800), Tues; Concorde Club, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh (www.the concordeclub.com 023-8061 3989), Wed

5 TOM SCOTT WITH PAULETTE McWILLIAMS

The polished American saxophonist shares a stage with the Chicago singer whose CV includes a stint with Quincy Jones.
Ronnie Scott’s, details above, Sat

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