As widely and properly noted, Bill McCann presents plenty of jazz to appreciate in one huge bash this Saturday.

Jazz Appreciation Month also happens in other venues; some free, some with admission.

Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes – Shown playing last year at Karen B. Johnson (main branch) Schenectady County Public Library. Michael Hochanadel photo

The Albany Musicians Association Free Concerts

Apr. 4: Nancy Donnelly Quartet – Albany Institute of History and Art 5:30 p.m.

Apr. 3: The Musicats – Bach Library 6 p.m.

Apr. 10: Peg Delaney Trio – Pruyn House 7 p.m.

Apr. 10: Jeanne O’Connor and Azzaam Hameed – Opalka Gallery 5 p.m.

Apr. 12: Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes – Hudson Library 12 noon

Apr. 12: Most Jazzy Fellas – Arvilla Driver Library 12 noon

Apr. 13: Katalyst – WAMC’s The Linda 3 p.m.

Apr. 13: Art D’Echo Trio with Kaitlyn Fay – Shaker Heritage Society 2 p.m.

Apr. 19: MC2 – Lansingburgh Library 2 p.m.

Apr. 22: Winelight – Colonie Library 6:30 p.m.

Apr. 24: Teresa Broadwell Trio – King Thief Pavilion 5 p.m.

Apr. 26: MC2 – Pine Hills Library 2 p.m.

Apr. 27: Bronte Roman Band – Albany JCC 2 p.m. 

Terry Gordon Quintet – Shown playing last year at Jazz on Jay. Michael Hochanadel photo

Schenectady-Amsterdam Musical Union Free Concerts

Apr. 6: Tim Olsen Quintet –First Reformed Church Schenectady, Jazz Vespers 5 p.m.

Apr. 7: Old Time Dance Band – Rotterdam Senior Center (former Carman School) 6:30 p.m.

Apr. 10: Wyatt Ambrose – Niskayuna Senior Center 11:30 a.m.

Apr. 13: Terry Gordon Quintet – First Reformed Church Schenectady Jazz Vespers 5

Apr. 13: Eileen Mack presents “Jazzy Ladies” – Karen B. Johnson (main branch), Schenectady County Public Library. Beat the Snow series 2 p.m. 

Apr. 20: Peg Delaney Quintet – First Reformed Church Schenectady, Jazz Vespers 5 p.m. 

Apr. 21: Kevin Carey Group – Rotterdam Senior Center (former Carman School) 6:30 p.m.

Apr. 26: Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes – Johnstown Public Library 11 a.m.

Apr. 27: Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes – First Reformed Church Schenectady, Jazz Vespers 5 p.m. 

Caffe Lena (admission charge)

Apr. 6: LOJOBROWN (Logan Richardson, Joe Sanders and Justin Brown) 7 p.m.

Apr. 8: The Chuck Lamb Trio with Wallace Roney Jr. 7 p.m.

Apr. 9: Skidmore Jazz Ensembles Community Concert 7 p.m.

Apr. 11: Richard Baratta Gotham City Latin Jazz Sextet 8 p.m.

Apr. 12: Roomful of Blues 4 and 8 p.m.

Van Dyck Music Club (admission charge)

Apr. 4: Sara Caswell 7:30 p.m.

Apr. 5: Allen & Azzaam 6 p.m.

Apr. 12: Chad McLoughlin Trio with Darren Lyons 6 p.m.

Apr. 16: SUNY Schenectady Jazz Showcase 7:30 p.m.

Apr. 17: Chad McLoughlin Trio 8 p.m.

Apr. 19: Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes Trio 6 p.m.