Tim Whalen Nonet

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Brad Cassels

Tim Whalen

Following a break since December to try and avoid the worst of the omicron variant surge of the pandemic, Cafe Coda returns to action with a busy week of concerts (all 7 p.m. unless noted). Fat Tuesday is marked with a March 1 concert by Panchromatic Steel, a Madison group mixing the distinctive sound of the Trinidadian steel drum with jazz; the evening (co-hosted by BlueStem Jazz) also features performances by Handphibians offshoot the Saideira Pagode Crew. On March 2, help celebrate the birthday of founder Hanah Jon Taylor as he plays with his Artet. March 3 features swing by The Dalton Gang, a smaller ensemble pulled from the ranks of Ladies Must Swing led by tenor sax player June Dalton. March 4 brings a trio featuring vocalist Dee Alexander with John McLean and Emma Dayhuff. March 5 includes a pair of shows by the Tim Whalen Nonet (7 and 9 p.m.) and the return of the late night jam (11 p.m.). The week wraps up March 6 with Night of the Improvisor featuring the Tony Barba Trio with guest Jason Kutz. Looking forward, March 12 brings the return of Cool School for young players (10 a.m.). Find more info and tickets at cafecoda.club.

The Whalen Nonet for March 5 includes:

Tim Whalen : piano / composer / bandleader

Al Falaschi : alto saxophone

Tom Gullion : tenor saxophone

Allen Cordingley : baritone saxophone

Chad McCullough : trumpet

Dave Cooper : trumpet

Tim Albright : trombone

Nick Moran : bass

Keith Lienert : drums