Metamorphosis Concert Series: Philly saxophonist Daniel Peterson is in the midst of developing new music for his octet Truth & Consequence and has decided to expose the process via a monthly concert series. Cianfrani Park, 8th & Fitzwater streets, 7 tonight, free, facebook.com/danieltpeterson.
Wayne Escoffery/Carolyn Leonhart: Husband-and-wife tenor/vocal team goes down like the smoothest of cocktails, though packing a significant kick. They'll co-lead a band featuring pianist Helen Sung, bassist Joe Martin and drummer Donald Edwards. Chris' Jazz Café, 1421 Sansom St., 8 & 10 p.m. tomorrow, $20, 215-568-3131, chrisjazzcafe.com.
Simmons/Boone/Landham: With their longtime home, Ortlieb's, recently closed, pianist Sid Simmons, bassist Mike Boone and drummer Byron Landham have found a new hang for their renowned weekly jam sessions. Grey Social Lounge, 132 Chestnut St., 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, free, www.feldiesphillyjazzcalendar.com.
Greg Glassman/Stacy Dillard Quintet: Co-led by trumpeter Glassman and rising star saxophonist Dillard, this group is found twice monthly at the NYC club Fat Cat. Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St., 8 p.m. Thursday, $10, 215-568-3131, www.chrisjazzcafe.com.
Ralph Peterson Jr.: The drummer's drummer kicks off the annual Chicken Bone Beach Concert Series, now in its 11th year. Kennedy Plaza stage, Atlantic City Boardwalk, between Mississippi and Georgia avenues, 7 p.m. Thursday, free, www.chickenbonebeach.org.
CLASSICAL
Opera Company of Philadelphia: Mezzo Ruxandra Donose and soprano Maureen McKay portray "Orphee et Eurydice" in Gluck's masterful opera based on the tragic myth, performed in Berlioz' rare later version. Corrado Rovaris conducts, with direction by Robert Driver and sets by Philippe Amand. Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets, 8 tonight, $40-$130, 215-893-1999, www.operaphilly.com.
Kennett Symphony: Philadelphia Orchestra concertmaster David Kim is eminent guest soloist in the familiar Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Mary Woodmansee Green also conducts the ensemble in Beethoven's surging Seventh Symphony. Longwood Gardens Open Air Theater, Route 1, Kennett Square, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, $35 includes gardens admission, 610-444-6363, www.kennettsymphony.org.
Philadelphia Brass: Quintet will play music ranging from Bach to Duke Ellington. The bright sound of these performers - trumpeters Brian Kuszyk and Lawrence Wright, trombonist Robert Gale, hornist Anthony Cecere and tubist Scott Mendoker - should fill this mighty hall. Great Auditorium, Pilgrim and Ocean Pathways, Ocean Grove, N.J., 7:30 p.m. Thursday, $13, 800-590-4064, www.oceangrove.org.
