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Fall arts guide: Music listings

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Still have 'Call Me Maybe' stuck in your head? Shake off summer bubblegum with these concerts.SeptemberBurnt Sugar the Arkestra ChamberSept. 28 Painted Bride, 230 Vine St. www.paintedbride.orgThe avant-funk-jazz big band plays a dual set, paying tribute to Miles Davis' "Bitches Brew" and James Brown's "Cold Sweat."SrutiSept. 29 Painted Bride 230 Vine St. www.sruti.orgThe Indian-music presenting organization begins its season with a "jugalbandi," a duet between two styles -- in this case the South Indian classical bamboo flute combined with a folk music tradition from the desert dunes of Rajasthan, in the North West of India.Astral ArtistsSept. 29, Kimmel Center Broad & Spruce sts. www.astralartists.orgThe classical organization, dedicated to promoting young and rising talent, celebrates its landmark 20th season with a gala concert featuring current and returning Astral musicians.OctoberZakir Hussain/Rakesh ChaurasiaOct. 6 Painted Bride 230 Vine St. www.paintedbride.orgLegendary tabla master Hussain returns to the Bride, accompanied by bansuri player Rakesh Chaurasia.Philadelphia OrchestraOct. 18-21 Kimmel CenterBroad & Spruce sts. www.kimmelcenter.orgNew music director Yannick Nezet-Seguin begins his inaugural season with a gala concert featuring renowned soprano Renee Fleming, followed by performances of Verdi’s Requiem.Network for New MusicOct. 12 Annenberg Center 3680 Walnut St., www.networkfornewmusic.orgThe experimental chamber ensemble teams with Voice of This Generation for the first concert in their "electronic.nnm" series, offering a blend of acoustic and electric pieces combining poetry and music.Ramsey LewisOct. 19 Montgomery County Community College 340 DeKalb Pike www.mc3.eduThe piano great revisits his 1974 electric album "Sun Goddess."The CrossingOct. 20 Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill 8855 Germantown Ave. www.crossingchoir.comPhilly's captivating new-music choir offers a repertoire inspired by the election, with recent politically-minded works by Ted Hearne and Pulitzer-winner David Lang.Kenny Barron TrioOct. 20 Annenberg Center 3680 Walnut St. www.annenbergcenter.org.The captivating pianist and Philly native returns along with his trio.Mendelssohn ClubOct. 21 Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 1723 Race St. www.mcchorus.orgThe chorus teams with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia for a performance of Robert Moran's 9/11 commemoration "Trinity Requiem," along with Bruckner's Mass No. 2 in E Minor.Cage: Beyond SilenceOct. 26-Jan. 20 www.cagebeyondsilence.comIn conjunction with the Philadelphia Museum of Art's thrilling "Dancing Around the Bride" exhibition, this festival celebrates the centenary of pioneering composer John Cage with a series of concerts around the city.NovemberDebashish BhattacharyaNov. 7 Calvary Center for Culture and Community 801 S. 48th St.www.crossroadsconcerts.orgThe Indian slide guitarist is virtuosic enough to please both world music aficionados and pyrotechnic guitar fanatics.Chick Corea and Gary BurtonNov. 9, Kimmel Center Broad & Spruce sts. www.kimmelcenter.orgThe two giants reprise their long-running piano/vibes collaboration, supplemented by the Harlem String Quartet.Dave Douglas QuintetNov. 16-17 Chris' Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom St. www.chrisjazzcafe.comThe always-compelling trumpeter/composer leads the new incarnation of his quintet, featuring some of jazz's most intriguing young players.Ron CarterNov. 17, Montgomery County Community Collegewww.mc3.eduThe stately bassist of the classic Miles Davis Quintet steps into the spotlight.