This Week in Jazz
>> Along with Hugh Masekela, pianist Abdullah Ibrahim (pictured) is one of the most influential jazz musicians to come out of South Africa. A professional musician since 1949, Ibrahim has toured all over the world with his blend of jazz harmonies and traditional rhythms. Tonight this week's must-see comes to Blues Alley for an evening of solo piano performance. Sets are at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m and tickets are available online. $25 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> One of our favorite local musicians, drummer Tony Martucci, a member of Three Stars alums The Jazz Update, brings his own group to Blues Alley on Thursday for 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets. Buy tickets here. $18 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> Hailing from the Bay Area, The Mitch Marcus Quintet comes to Twins Jazz this Thursday. Call (202) 234-0072 for show time and cover information.
>> Celebrated vocalist Jane Monheit brings her crystalline voice to The Birchmere this Friday for a 7:30 p.m. concert. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. $35 + obnoxious Ticketmaster surcharges.
>> Twins Jazz showcases a pair of fine local musicians this weekend. Lyle Link, who plays on Friday, can be heard on recordings of Washington pianists Allyn Johnson and Wayne Wilentz, trombonist/arranger Bobby Felder, and tenor saxophonist Tedd Baker. Link recently toured the Middle East with a group of international jazz musicians. Saturday's performer, Antonio Parker, is a Philadelphia native and graduate of Howard University. He is one of the area's under-rated players. Tickets to the 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. sets are available online. $15.
Photo taken from Abdullah Ibrahim's website
>> Three Stars alums The Young Lions perform this Sunday at Bossa Bistro & Lounge. The music starts at 9:30 p.m. Call (202) 667-0088 for cover information.
>> Monday will see another night of interesting music at Bossa with The Satabdi Express. The group, based out of Baltimore, combines traditional North Indian classical music with jazz instrumentation. Call the club for more information.
>> Also on Monday, the up-and-coming young pianist Alex Brown comes to Blues Alley for 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets available here. $20 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> Local vocalist Heidi Martin performs her brand of soul/jazz/blues every Tuesday at Bossa along with Dre King on keyboard, Kris Funn on bass & John Lamkin on drums. Call the club for more details.