BANJOS FOR DJANGO Birdland presents the Django Reinhardt NY Festival, an annual tribute to the French gypsy jazz guitarist, which features performances by leading players from Europe and America. A bassist and composer, Brian Torff, is musical director of the event. Friday through Sunday, 8 and 11 p.m., Birdland, 315 W. 44th St., between Eighth and Ninth avenues, 212-581-3080, $40.

GUITAR MAN The Beacon Theatre presents “An Evening With James Taylor,” a concert given by the folk-rock singer who performs selections from his catalog, which includes “Fire and Rain” and “You’ve Got a Friend.” Friday, 8 p.m., Beacon Theatre, 2124 Broadway at 74th Street, 212-496-7070, $89.50–$99.50.

GOOD, GOOD TIMES A frequent collaborator with the Dave Matthews Band, guitarist Tim Reynolds performs with a featured guest, singer-songwriter Lauren Shera. Friday, 8 p.m., Canal Room, 285 W. Broadway at Canal Street, 212-941-8100, $18–$20.

MO’ BETTER DRUMS Jazz at Lincoln Center presents a former drummer for the Wynton Marsalis Band, Jeff “Tain” Watts, who performs with pianist Stephen Scott, tenor saxophonist Marcus Strickland, and bassist Eric Revis. Through Sunday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 p.m., Sunday, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., JALC, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 33 W. 60th St. at Broadway, 212-258-9800, $30. For complete information, go to jalc.org.

EASTERN EUROPEAN DEBUT Polish pianist Marcin Masecki performs in his New York debut as part of a concert sponsored by the Polish Cultural Institute and the International Chopin & Friends festival. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St., between 4th Street and Astor Place, 212-539-8778, $15.

TRAIL MIX An indie rock band, And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead, perform songs from their imminent release, “So Divided.” Rock bands Celebration and Blood Brothers are accompanying acts. Saturday and Sunday, 8 p.m., Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl., between 15th and 16th streets, 212-777-6800, $20–$22.