Heshima Mark Williams presents The Ways & Means Committee, a tight quintet that delves deep into a book of straight-ahead jazz influenced by Herbie Hancock, Jerry Gonzalez, Buster Williams, and Fort Apache Band.

For their Bird & Beckett date, this “boppish collective” comprises Gary Bean, cornet; Michael C. Bush, tenor sax; Sam Cady, piano; Joe McKinley, bass; and Ajayi Jackson, drums