Canadian pianist Marilyn Lerner has a large and colorful musical palette, with interests ranging from straight-ahead jazz to klezmer to contemporary classical music. She has shared the stage with artists as diverse as Tito Puente and Steve Lacy. A formidable composer, Lerner has won the Montreal International Jazz Festival award for best composition. When she takes the stage at the Bop Shop, she'll be joined by bassist Ken Filiano and drummer Lou Grassi for a session of group improvisation.
Marilyn Lerner, Lou Grassi, and Ken Filiano play on Saturday, December 1, 8 p.m. at Bop Shop Records, 1460 Monroe Avenue. $10-$15. 271-3354. bopshop.com; marilynlerner.com; lougrassi.com.