This Week in Jazz
Cheikh Ndoye
>> It's an evening of boundary stretching music tonight at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge, which hosts avant jazz groups High Life, Ombak, and the Solarists. Call 202-667-0088 for set times and cover information.
>> Bassist Cheikh Ndoye is a virtuoso player who is generating a strong buzz on the contemporary jazz scene. He will be playing 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley on Thursday with his band, Siguil. Tickets are $25 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Jazz in the Garden hosts the Army's premiere big band, the U.S. Army Blues, on Friday. Also on the bill is Bruno Nasta, a first rate violinist and the regular MC for the event. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free
>> On Friday, Jazz Night in Southwest presents A Master's Jam, which will present some of the areas best players. The band includes bassist Steve Novosel, pianist Allyn Johnson, and saxophonist Paul Carr. 6 to 9 p.m. $5
>> Area native Andrea Wood is a talented singer who is completing her undergraduate studies in jazz performance at Michigan State. Catch this Ellington grad's hometown appearance at Twins Jazz on Friday and Saturday. Tickets to the 9 and 11 p.m. sets are $15.
>> Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt began tearing up the New York scene as soon has he moved there in 1998, just after completing his training at the famed Berklee College of Music. Catch this young lion at 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets this Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. Tickets are $18.
>> The Potomac Jazz Project, under the direction of local bassist Stan Hamrick, celebrates the release of its debut album, Bop, Ballads, & Blues on Saturday at the Ice House Cafe in Herndon. 7:30 to 11 p.m. Call (703)437-4500 for cover information.
>> Latin trumpet legend Arturo Sandoval makes his regular visit to Blues Alley this Friday through Saturday. Tickets to the 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $43 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Vocalist Ehrael Rivers has been on the local scene for the past five years or so, and blends jazz with neo-soul and gospel flavors. She will perform on Sunday at Twins Jazz. Call 202-234-0072 for set time and cover information.
>> The U.S. Navy Commodores, the Navy's premiere jazz ensemble, will perform on the Millennium Stage next Monday. 6 p.m. Free
>> Cleveland based saxophonist Bobby Selvaggio has earned praise from some of the top names in jazz, and his latest CD, Modern Times, features nationally recognized musicians like Sean Jones and Kenny Werner. Selvaggio will lead a group at Blues Alley on Monday. Tickets to the 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $18 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Vocalist Bobbe Shore is a familiar face on the local scene, and her group features some of the area's best players. She'll be playing 8 and 10 p.m. sets on Tuesday at Blues Alley. Tickets are $20 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.