Jazz at the supermarket

by Zan Stewart/The Star-Ledger

Monday March 30, 2009, 2:45 PM

West Orange-based saxophonist Virginia Mayhew and pianist Norman Simmons, of Montclair, have been developing a solid musical relationship over the past few years. The pair gets together as members of the Duke Ellington Legacy, and occasionally pop up in each other's ensembles. Tonight, from 6-8 p.m., in the cafe at Whole Foods Market, 235 Prospect Ave., West Orange, they'll pare things down to just saxophone and piano. Here's a fine opportunity to hear two top musicians intimately investigate standards and jazz classics in a pleasant, light-filled environment and for a great price: free. Call (973) 669-3196 or visit bossanovamusicproductions.com.