Charles Mingus

Greek bassist Lambros Papanikolaou and guitarist Panos Giotis, also known as "Svobotnik," will perform live at the cozy Alogokritos venue (7 Ekalis) in Pangrati. Blending original compositions and jazz standards, their sound is steeped in jazz, blues and free improvisation, with lyrical and atmospheric undertones.

Jazzet Music Hall (musicenterathens.com) celebrates the New Year with the saxophonist Takis Paterelis and his quartet. The Athens-based band will present its new project, "Traditions," with music from different periods of jazz.