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This year’s “local” group, Bopitude, is a stirring sextet headed by drummer-vibist Michael Benedict. They were a big hit at the 2011 Albany Jazz Festival, performing their nationally ranked “Bopitude” CD. Fans of vibrant post-bop are eagerly anticipating their Whisperdome debut, following their just-released second CD, “Five and One.” Both of these feature the world’s #1 ranked baritonist Gary Smulyan, the extraordinary pianist Bruce Barth, electrifying trumpeter Chris Pasin, as well as Capital District heroes Brian Patneaude & Mike Lawrence.