This Week in Jazz
Lee Konitz
>> Israeli born and Boston based drummer Ziv Ravitz has been playing for many top tier musicians since moving to the U.S. in 2000. Tonight, he leads his own group on the Millennium Stage, where it will be performing selections from his debut release, Images From Home. 6 p.m. Free
>> Three Stars alum Brad Linde leads his group in the Kogod Courtyard of the Smithsonian American Art Museum on Thursday as part of the Take Five! concert series. The performance is will feature music from his 2009 re-orchestrations of Birth of the Cool, Monk at Town Hall, and other music from the bebop era. 5 to 7 p.m. Free
>> Three Stars alum Thad Wilson will deliver an encore presentation of his live soundtrack to Louis Malle's Elevator to the Gallows on Thursday at HR-57. 7 p.m. $10
>> Trombonist Rafi Malkiel has already performed all over the world with first-tier musicians, but is now supporting his debut release, My Island. He will be performing on Thursday at Bohemian Caverns, as part of its Israeli jazz series. Tickets to the 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $15.
>> If we've said it once, we've said it a thousand times. Go hear Buck Hill. D.C. jazz's elder statesman will be at Jazz Night in Southwest on Friday. 6 to 9 p.m. $5
Kenny Rittenhouse
>> Trumpeter Kenny Rittenhouse is a regular on the local scene, most often performing with the U.S. Army Blues. He will be performing on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns, leading a quintet that includes saxophonist Lyle Link, pianist Noble Jolley, and other notable area musicians. Tickets to the 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets are $15.
>> Bassist James King has long been a staple of the local scene. He will make a rare appearance as a leader on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz, leading a group of local all-stars including pianist Bob Butta and drummer Nasar Abadey. Tickets to the 9 and 11 p.m. sets are $15.
>> A pioneer of the cool jazz movement, Lee Konitz is one of the last surviving members of Miles Davis's Birth of the Cool ensemble. The NEA Jazz Master will be performing 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets on Saturday at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater. Stay tuned for a full preview. Tickets are $35.
>> Bebel Gilberto comes from a dynasty of Brazilian musicians, and has spent her career fusing her native music with pop and dance elements. Her latest release, All in One, is a return to her roots. Gilberto will perform in support of her album on Monday at the 9:30 Club. 6 p.m. doors. $35
>> At just 24-years old, Marcus Anderson is already making a name for himself in the world of smooth jazz. The up-and-comer will be playing 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley on Monday. Tickets are $18 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Chaise Lounge is a local ensemble that specializes in a brand of pop-jazz that was popular amongst college hipsters in the early to mid-1960s. The entertaining band will be performing 8 and 10 p.m. sets next Tuesday at Blues Alley. Tickets are $20 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Rob Coltun leads his band Touch Acoustra, as they back master Malian griot artist Cheick Hamala Diabate on Tuesday night at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge. Call 202-667-0088 for set time and cover information.