Chris Potter at Musicians Institute Concert Center

The saxophonist Chris Potter has played with Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, John Scofield, Steely Dan and the Mingus Big Band, among many others. But his hard-funk sound cuts through whatever setting he plays in, and his own combo sports a nimble cast of sidemen to articulate his forceful runs. Musicians Institute Concert Center, 1655 N. McCadden Place. 8 p.m. Thu. $25. Jazzbakery.org.