Berkeley’s veteran jazz ensemble, The Actual Trio returns to Bird & Beckett for an evening of original, spiky, whimsical, groovy and spontaneous music.

Led by guitarist John Schott (T.J. Kirk, John Zorn, Steven Bernstein), the trio has just released its third CD, entitled “Spires.”

Double bassist Dan Seamans (New Klezmer Trio) and drummer John Hanes (Henry Kaiser, Doublestroke, Russian Telegraph) are Schott’s long-time colleagues, forging a unique sound and telepathic trust over fifteen years of playing as a trio.

Featuring a suite of pieces inspired by the famous Watts Towers in Los Angeles, the trio’s new record continues their devotion to making honest, heartfelt and carefully wrought music.

$20 cover charge (cash at the door); byob.
Reservations, call 415-586-3733.