NYC saxist Michael Marcus explores Ornette's late-'50s, early-'60s period. Nice Mingus kind of lineup: saxist Jerry Pinter, trumpeter Larry Lunetta, trombonist Dave Woodley, French-horn player Stephanie O'Keefe, bassist Putter Smith and drummer Joe La Barbera. CLAREMONT McKENNA COLLEGE, Pickford Auditorium, 500 E. Ninth St., Claremont; Thurs., March 23, 8 p.m.; free. (626) 795-6413.
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