Wally's Cafe

427 Mass Ave, Boston, MA, (617) 424-1408. Boston.
Since 1947, this dark and smoky mecca for jazz purists has been a breeding ground for local talent and a mainstay for more-established musicians. While it's no longer smoky, the drinks are still cheap, there's no cover charge, and the music is stellar, so you can't lose. Open Mon. through Sat. from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m., and on Sun. from noon to 2 a.m. No cover, but a one-drink minimum. No credit cards. -- Sun., from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., jazz jam session. At 9 p.m., jazz fusion with Wally's Stepchildren. -- Mon., at 9 p.m., Jose Ramos Special Blend Band. -- Tues. and Wed., at 9 p.m., Wally's Stepchildren. -- Thurs., at 9 p.m., Latin jazz with Francisco Mela Quartet. -- Fri. and Sat., at 9 p.m., bebop and modern jazz with Darren Barrett Quintet.

Thursday, November 18 Francisco Mela Quintet.

Friday, November 19 At 9:30 p.m., Jason Palmer/Warren Wolf Jazz Collective.

Saturday, November 20 At 9:30 p.m., Jason Palmer/Warren Wolf Jazz Collective.

Sunday, November 21 At 4 p.m., “Jazz Jam Session” with Jason Palmer Trio. At 9 p.m., Wally’s Stepchildren.

Monday, November 22 Jose Ramos & the Special Blend.

Tuesday, November 23 Wally’s Stepchildren.

Wednesday, November 24 Wally’s Stepchildren.

Thursday, November 25 Francisco Mela Quintet.

Friday, November 26 At 9:30 p.m., Jason Palmer/Warren Wolf Jazz Collective.

Saturday, November 27 At 9:30 p.m., Jason Palmer/Warren Wolf Jazz Collective.

Sunday, November 28 At 4 p.m., “Jazz Jam Session” with Jason Palmer Trio. At 9 p.m., Wally’s Stepchildren.