Take 5
Joan Anderman's picks for live music this weekend
JAZZ
Kenny Garrett
The alto saxophonist, composer, and bandleader is touring with his quartet - featuring organist Corey Henry, bassist Lenny Stallworth, and drummer Tim Smith - performing music from "Beyond the Wall," a collection of Asian-theme jazz meditations.
Regattabar Tonight at 7:30 and 10
617.395.7757
FOLK
Tom Paxton
The veteran singer-songwriter is on the road in support of his new album, "Comedians & Angels" - a clutch of love songs, humorous tunes, and tributes to his Greenwich Village pals - but will also cherry-pick from a folk career that has spanned nearly half a century.
Club Passim Tonight at 8
617-492-7679
BLUES
Mai Cramer tribute
Longtime radio host Mai Cramer helped foster the local blues scene until her 2002 death, and proceeds from this concert - the lineup includes Ronnie Earl, Jody Williams, and Toni Lynn Washington - go to the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition.
Regent Theatre Tomorrow at 7
781-646-4TIX
POP
The Click Five
Boston's own power-pop dream team, new lead singer Kyle Patrick in tow, return to their alma mater (Cafe 939 is Berklee's recently opened, club-size venue) for a set of retro anthems and huge hooks. Local alternative-pop-rockers Beautiful Lies open the show.
Cafe 939 Tomorrow at 8
ROCK
The Nightwatchmen
Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello performs as his acoustic alter ego on the Justice Tour. Morello also plays Monday at a 4 p.m. rally at Boston Common in support of universal health care.
Berklee Performance Center Sunday at 7:30
617-931-2000
