Gary Smulyan at the Blue Whale

A powerhouse on baritone saxophone, the New York-based Gary Smulyan was a fixture in a number of bands fronted by jazz royalty, including Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard and Lionel Hampton. Here he performs in support of his 2012 album “Smul’s Paradise” backed by Darek Oles and Joe La Barbera. The Blue Whale, 123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St., Suite 301. Fri. 9 p.m. $15. https://www.bluewhalemusic.com