Don’t just peer in from the sidewalk! Come into the comfort of Bird & Beckett and grab a seat to hear the jazz pouring forth from our little stage. If you haven’t had the pleasure in the past, you owe it to yourself tonight.

From 6-8pm, guitarist Jim Witzel is joined by Adam Shulman on organ and Jason Lewis on drums for two sets to celebrate Jim’s new release “Breaking Through Gently.” Jim’s album represents a shift from the masterful blues-based, hard bop feel of much of his earlier work, and reflects his fondness for the open sound and texture of the recordings released by the ECM label beginning in the early 1970s.

At 8:30, Neil Adler takes the stage with bassist Jeff Buenz, conguero Carlitos Medrano and drummer Akira Tana to render the tunes on his cd “Emi’s Song,” now on the verge of release. Jeff, Carlitos and Akira all were integral to the recording sessions that showcase Neil’s songwriting, harmonica and piano work.

BYOB and a twenty for whichever show you choose, or pay $30 if you catch them both. We’ll be happy to see you!

Guitarist Jim Witzel

Neil Adler, piano and harmonica