Pic Hits for the week

wednesday
april 24
Terence Blanchard Quintet: If New Orleans jazzman Blanchard lacks a household name like that of his fellow Crescent City residents the Marsalises, he's still one of the genre's bright hopes. Though relatively young, the former member of Art Blakey's Messengers is a master of the trumpet, and he's become a hot property in the world of film after major contributions to the soundtracks of several Spike Lee joints, including Malcolm X and Crooklyn. Blanchard and band perform at 7 and 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 24; and the same times Thursday, April 25, at Geckos, 7316 East Stetson in Scottsdale. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 the day of the show, available at the club and Ticketmaster. Call 947-1000 or 784-4444.

A Perfect Ganesh: See Friday.