GIL Jazz is back for an Xfer Xmas experience that will harken back to the Transfer House Band days. Joel Lehman, protege of Neal Chandek, will be on trumpet and vocals, and will be joined by ex-MSO drummer, Joe Conti, as well as Sam Steffke on keys and Dwayne Williams on bass. Some luminous guests, Transfer House Band vocalist Dennis Fermenich and jazz vocalist BD Greer among them, will make some contributions throughout the night.

Martini Jazz Lounge, every Thursday thru May, 6:30 to close. No cover. Martinis and Cosmos, $8.

Next week: Sweet Shieks