Harry Connick, Jr. performs on Friday at Wolf Trap.

>> Eric Felten leads his big band at Blues Alley tonight, playing classics from the World War II era. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Over the summer, Twins Jazz will be presenting a jazz violinist on the first Wednesday of every month. The series continues tonight with violinist David Schulman. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Led by veteran local trumpeter Donald Tillery, The Universal Mind Ensemble is a relatively recent addition to the local jazz scene. Tillery, who was one of Chuck Brown’s original Soul Searchers, will lead the band at Twins Jazz on Thursday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Drummer Ernest “EC3” Coleman leads his band on Friday at Jazz in the Garden. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

>> Jazz Night in Southwest presents two generations of excellent local talent on Friday, pairing veteran saxophonist Fred Foss with Elijah Balbed, a talented up-and-comer. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.

>> Ace guitarist John Lee celebrates his birthday with a gig on Friday at the New Deal Cafe. He will be leading a quartet that includes saxophonist Matt Rippetoe. 8 to 11 p.m. Call 301-474-5642 for cover information.

>> Harry Connick, Jr. was written off as a wannabe Sinatra when he first broke on the scene, but his longevity has proved critics wrong. Connick will be at Wolf Trap on Friday to support his latest album, Every Man Should Know, a collection of originals about the lessons a man learns as he ages. 8 p.m. $35-$65.

>> Baltimore native Antonio Hart is an in-demand saxophonist whose resume includes stints with Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Hargrove, Nancy Wilson, Nat Adderley and McCoy Tyner. He will be leading his own band through 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. Tickets $18 in advance, $23 at the door.

>> Mixing afrobeat, hip-hop and jazz, Afroroots by Eme & Heteru always strives to deliver a night of infectious music. The group will be at Twins Jazz on Friday and Saturday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus food and drink minimum.

>> HR-57 presents saxophonists Antonio Parker (Friday) and Benny Russell (Saturday). 9 p.m. $15.

>> Vocalist Kenia will present the sounds of her native Brazil on Sunday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Blue Monday Blues hosts vocalist Lady Rose. 6 p.m. $5.

>> Vocalist Heidi Martin continues her run of Tuesdays as July’s Artist-in-Residence at Bohemian Caverns. 7 and 9 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 in advanc, /$20 at the door.

>> Tony Martucci has been one of the area’s first call drummers for over 20 years. He will be at Blues Alley on Tuesday, leading his own quintet. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $18 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Area native Danielle Wertz is currently doing her undergraduate studies in music at the University of Miami. She will lead a group of talented youngsters on Tuesday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.