Madison-based stand-up bassist extraordinaire and Transfer stage regular, John Christensen, has enlisted some Windy City talent: guitarist, Matt Gold and saxophonist, Dustin Laurenzi, along with master avant-purcussionist (and Milwaukean), Devin Drobka, behind the kit.

Martini Jazz Lounge, every Thursday, October thru May, 6:30 to close. Martinis and Cosmos, $8. Cover, $0.