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Published: Jan 13, 2010

Circulasione Totale Orchestra

An international ensemble of improvisers led by Norwegian saxophonist Frode Gjerstad, inspired by the free jazz explorations of the '60s but armed with an arsenal of modern approaches. Jan. 30, International House, 3701 Chestnut St., 215-387-5125, arsnovaworkshop.org.

Grant Stewart/Jeremy Pelt

The saxophonist and trumpeter co-lead what's sure to be a heavily swinging quintet. Feb. 6, Chris' Jazz Café, 1421 Sansom St., 215-568-3131, chrisjazzcafe.com.

McCoy Tyner Quartet

The Philly piano legend will be joined by tenor titan Joe Lovano. Feb. 19, Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St., 215-893-1999, kimmelcenter.org.

Gerald Veasley

The Philly bassist treads the boundary between groove-based straight-ahead and smooth jazz. Feb. 19, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Ben Franklin Pkwy., 215-763-8100, philamuseum.org.

Radical Jewish Music Festival

A two-night fest featuring cellist Erik Friedlander and pianist Jamie Saft playing solo material from John Zorn's Masada songbook, and the duo of '60s free-jazz pioneers Burton Greene and Perry Robinson. Feb. 25, Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St., 215-545-4302, philartalliance.org.

Donny McCaslin

The tenor saxophonist has been on a tear, releasing one outstanding disc after another. He'll lead his latest quartet, featuring the fierce fretwork of guitarist Ben Monder. March 5, Chris' Jazz Café.

Art Ensemble of Chicago

The legendary ensemble, key representatives of the landmark Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, make a rare visit. A few members have been lost, but the group is as raucous and inventive as ever. March 6, International House, 215-895-6535, ihousephilly.org.

Sofía Rei Koutsovitis

The Buenos Aires-born singer weaves a harmonious tapestry of sounds from jazz and Latin influences. March 12, Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Chris Speed's Yeah No

Ars Nova Workshop celebrates 10 years by going back to the beginning with the very first group it presented. March 19, International House.

Danilo Perez

The Panamanian pianist honors Dizzy Gillespie with an outstanding septet comprised of some of modern jazz's most innovative musicians. March 19, Kimmel Center.

Kenny Garrett

Best-known for his five-year stint with one of Miles Davis' later electric groups, altoist Garrett last year paid tribute to his ex-boss on his own Sketches of MD

album and by joining fellow alumni Chick Corea and John McLaughlin on their five-piece band tour. March 19-20, Chris' Jazz Café.

Chris Potter Underground

The saxophonist's electric quartet is probably the best working group in jazz today, as its always-mind-blowing live sets amply prove. March 27, Chris' Jazz Café.

Giuseppi Logan Quartet

Recently rediscovered in Brooklyn after having fallen off the radar for more than 40 years, the saxophonist comes home to his native Philadelphia. April 1, Philadelphia Art Alliance.

Matt Mitchell's Central Chain

The virtuosic Philly pianist has integrated himself amongst NYC's most innovative modern jazz artists, and now brings several of them back home with his first endeavor as a leader. April 13, Philadelphia Art Alliance.

Organ Jam

A soul-jazz summit with turban-clad legend Dr. Lonnie Smith, jam-scene mainstay John Medeski and hometown heroes Joey DeFrancesco and Trudy Pitts. April 30, Kimmel Center.