Fri. Nov. 2 -- David Binney, a progressive saxist with plenty o' twists, leads an ensemble featuring pianist Luca Mendoza, bassist Andy McCauley and drummer Anthony Fung. At the Blue Whale on the third level of Weller Court Plaza, south of East First Street between South Los Angeles Street and South San Pedro Street, Little Tokyo 90012; 9pm-midnight; $20 ($15 students); 21+; parking $9 underneath off Second Street at the sign of the P in a circle; (213) 620-0908; www.bluewhalemusic.com.
Sat. Nov. 3 -- Blaze & shade with guitarist Jeff Kollman, drummer Shane Gaalaas and bassist Kevin Chown, a.k.a. metaljazz avatars Cosmosquad. At the Baked Potato, 3787 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Studio City 91604; 9:30 & 11:30pm; $28; (818) 980-1615; www.thebakedpotato.com.
Sat. Nov. 3 -- Glenn celebrates the 30th anniversary of Danzig's epochal darkmetal debut ("Twist of Cain," "Mother," "She Rides") with Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible and The Damned, plus Venom Inc., Power Trip, The Meteors, Mutoid Man. At FivePoint Amphitheater, 14800 Chinon, Irvine 92618; 5:45pm; $20-$66.6 ("I can't help it," he always says); www.livenation.com.
Sat. Nov. 3 -- The mainstream becomes an Amazonian torrent when trumpet & bass co-leaders Nolan Shaheed & Henry Franklin lead a star quartet with drummer Roy McCurdy and pianist Sam Hirsh. At the World Stage, 4321 Degnan Blvd., Leimert Park 90008; 9pm (two sets); $20; www.theworldstage.org.
Sat. Nov. 3 -- Saxist Danny Janklow, heard to great effect with Nick Mancini's melodic-fusionistic group, puts together his own top-drawer unit with vibesman Mancini, bassist Ben Shepherd, drummer Anthony Fung and special guest pianist Larry Goldings. At the Blue Whale on the third level of Weller Court Plaza, south of East First Street between South Los Angeles Street and South San Pedro Street, Little Tokyo 90012; 9pm-midnight; $20; 21+; parking $9 underneath off Second Street at the sign of the P in a circle; (213) 620-0908; www.bluewhalemusic.com.
Sun. Nov. 4 -- History-bearing cornetist Bobby Bradford, saxist Francis Wong and tuba twister William Roper reassemble their impro-surprising trio, Purple Gums. And don't miss the opening percussion duo of the always intriguing Alex Cline & Garth Powell. At Center for the Arts, 2225 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock 90041; 7pm; $10; (626) 795-4989.
Sun. Nov. 4 -- Mix jazz & rap, past & present with The Historical Underground Hip-Hop Band: The Underground Railroad, led by the multifaceted JMD and featuring saxist Randall Willis, guitarist Robert Harris, keyboardist Mikal Majeed, bassist Reggie Carlson, percussionist Don Littleton, vibesman Onaje Murray and notable alternative rap stars. Exciting stuff. At the Mayme Clayton Museum, 4130 Overland Ave., Culver City 90230; talk with Jeffrey Winston 1pm, music 2pm; $20 tickets here; limited seating; (310) 202-1647.
Sun. Nov. 4 -- John Daversa's American Dreamers Big Band presents the forward-looking trumpeter's horde in company with DACA artists. At Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90028; 7:30pm; $25 (323) 466-2210; www.catalinajazzclub.com.
Sun. Nov. 4 -- Jam electro in Soundshoppe, Joe Potts' monthly open-plug non-invitational. At Center for the Arts, 2225 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock 90041; 1-3pm; FREE; www.sassas.org.
Mon. Nov. 5 -- Original vocalist Frank Mullen concludes his part in the lava-spewing death-metal mission of New York's Suffocation, which still includes founding guitarist Terrance Hobbs. One of the best modern-metal bills of the year, with epic San Diego vegans Cattle Decapitation and riff-crazy Brazilians Krisiun, plus Visceral Disgorge, Insineratehymm, Festering Grave. At the Whisky, 8901 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 90069; doors 8pm; $30; (310) 652-4202; www.whiskyagogo.com.
Wed. Nov. 7 -- New Orleans devilmetalmen Goatwhore rise ever higher in our esteem; read MetalJazz's review of their last record here. With hard-driving distortionists Black Tusk, The Casualties, Great American Ghost. At the Roxy, 9009 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 6pm; $25; (310) 278-9457; www.theroxy.com.
Wed. Nov. 7 -- Thelonious Monk's music tells you a lot about every musician who attempts it; find out more about multi-instrumentalist Tim Conley & MAST, featuring exceptional locals Dan Rosenboom (trumpet), Gavin Templeton (sax), Eric Revis (bass) and Nigel Sefantus (drums). At Mr. Musichead Gallery, 7420 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90046; 7:30pm; $20-$30; www.justjazz.tv.