* indicates less densely populated venues that may minimize contagion. Some of the following events could get canceled, so you should check.
* Fri. March 13 -- Just announced: a solo set by the thoughtful and imaginative pianist Gerald Clayton (Charles Lloyd, Gerald Wilson), in a limited-capacity setting for safety's sake. Healing stuff. At Sam First, 6171 W. Century Blvd., L.A. 90045 (near LAX in front of Marriott Courtyard); 8 & 9:30pm; $20 plus one-drink minimum per set; full bar; snacks; small parking lot in rear, reduced-rate validated parking at nearby Joe's Auto Park; (424) 800-2006; www.samfirstbar.com.
Fri. March 13 -- The controlled explosions of Cosmosquad always get a thumbs up, largely cuz the fusion is about 80 percent rock thanks to the Les Paul crunch of Jeff Kollman, the nonstop power drumming of Shane Gaalaas and the groove bass of Kevin Chown. At the Baked Potato, 3787 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Studio City 91604; 9:30 & 11:30pm; $28; (818) 980-1615; www.thebakedpotato.com.
Fri. March 13 -- Great Latino sci-fi black metal from Monrovia: Imperialist. With Draconian Oracle, Vomitbeast, Kvult of Odium. At the Lexington, 129 E. Third St., downtown 90013; 9pm; $10; 21+; (213) 291-5723; lexbarla.com.
Sat. March 14 -- Celebrate the Feast of the Aztec Flaying of Men with the superdark Mexican death churn of Maquahuitl, plus Yohualli, Quasar, Xiuhcoatl, Winterrise. At the Lexington, 129 E. Third St., downtown 90013; 8pm; $10; 21+; (213) 291-5723; lexbarla.com.
* Sun. March 15 -- Concept and challenge rule in solo sets by Ghost Ensemble harpist Lucia Stavros and electro-violist Joanna Mattrey. At The Battery Books & Music, 26 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena 91101; 8pm; $6 suggested donation; (626) 376-9913.
Sun. March 15 -- Jazz tradition ain't no shame for trumpeter Elliott Caine. At the York Bar and Restaurant, 5018 York Blvd., Highland Park 90042; 7:30-10pm; no cover; (323) 255-9675.
Sun. March 15 -- Happy 82nd birthday, Charles Lloyd. The woodwind great has just released the elevational live album "8: Kindred Spirits," recorded on his birthday two years ago and featuring the all-star talents of guitarist Julian Lage, pianist Gerald Clayton, bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Eric Harland, with guests Booker T. Jones (a Memphis crony) and ubiquitous bassist Don Was. It's an accurate and inspiring document, highlighted by the Spanish ballad "La Llorona," where we hear the established rapport between Lloyd and Clayton, and the way Lage feels his way in, not quite melding but promising great things. That's what makes live music a thrill.
GIVEN RECENT HEALTH ADVISEMENTS, IT IS LIKELY THAT NONE OF THE FOLLOWING EVENTS WILL TRANSPIRE.
* Tues. March 17 -- Elliott Caine Quintet celebrates St. Patrick cool-style. (See Sun.) At Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90028; 8:30pm; $20; (323) 466-2210; www.catalinajazzclub.com.
Tues. March 17 -- Too edgy for prog, too melodic for death, Nashville's Today Is the Day spill the green beer. With Child Bite, 16, Benoit. At Five Star Bar, 267 S. Main St., downtown 90012; doors 8pm; $10; https://fivestarbardtla.com; (323) 428-4492.
POSTPONED. * Wed. March 18 -- Trumpeter Chris Williams, who's been making such an impression alongside Bennie Maupin, forms a verrrrry interesting quintet with extreme saxist Patrick Shiroishi, soul-stirring pianist Joshua White, bassist (and leader in his own right) Eric Revis, and drummer Guillermo Brown (a staple of the NYC avant scene). At Mr. Musichead Gallery, 7420 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90046; 8pm; $15-$25; food, beer, wine on the patio; www.justjazz.tv.
* Wed. March 18 -- The sax-drums duo Vogel/Saxon essays avant classics; wildly eclectic clarinetist Alicia Byer opens solo. At The Battery Books & Music, 26 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena 91101; 8pm; $6 suggested donation; (626) 376-9913.
Thurs. March 19 -- Heavy bill with Brazilian metal originators Sepultura, plus Sacred Reich, Crowbar, Art of Shock. At the Mayan Theater, 1038 S. Hill St., downtown 90015; doors 6pm; $30; www.ticketmaster.com.
Thurs. March 19 -- True rawk singer John Corabi (Union, Dead Daisies, Motley Crue for a minute) still has a career, and he should. With Quite Frankly, Logan Bolan, Tremors, FIKA. At the Whisky, 8901 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 90069; doors 7pm; $20; (310) 652-4202; www.whiskyagogo.com.
* Thurs. March 19 -- Los Angeles Saxophone Union boasts a mighty impressive reed roster: Bob Sheppard, Katisse Buckingham, Jeff Driskill and Adam Schroeder. At Sun Space, 9683 Sunland Blvd., Shadow Hills 91040; 8-10pm; $10; (818) 455-7234.
* Thurs. March 19 -- Bassist Jeff Schwartz presents his avant trio Disclaimer with guitarist Kristian Aspelin and drummer Paul Pellegrin, tonight augmented by the redoubtable windman Charles Sharp. First set composed, second set improvised. At Industry Café and Jazz, 6039 Washington Blvd., Culver City 90232; 8pm; pay what seems right; Ethiopian & soul food, beer & wine; (310) 202-6633; www.industrycafela.com.