>> Tonight, jazz veteran and six-time Grammy nominee Mark Murphy pays a visit to Blues Alley for 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets are available online. $25 cover + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> Keyboardist Marcus Johnson brings his smooth jazz stylings to Blues Alley for a four night stand beginning Thursday. Sets are at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $25 cover + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> Velvet Lounge will host some not-so-run-of-the-mill improvisation this Thursday when French electronic music pioneer Richard Pinhas comes to town. Also on the bill is Silver Spring’s own Insect Factory. This night will be a dream come true for fans of experimental electronic music. The music starts at 9 p.m. Call 202-462-3213 for cover information.
>> HR-57 will feature some great local talent on Friday as saxophonist Antonio Parker brings a group to the club. The music runs from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. $12.
>> This week’s must see as far as local talent goes is Baltimore-based songstress Felicia Carter (pictured). She has garnered rave reviews and brings her traditional jazz sound to Twins Jazz this Friday and Saturday for 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. sets. Each night features a different stellar rhythm section comprised of some of the area’s finest. Pianist Chris Grasso, bassist James King, and drummer Dominic Smith will play with her on Friday, while Saturday’s show will feature pianist Bob Butta, killer bassist Amy Shook, and drummer Frank Russo. Tickets available online. $15 cover.
>> This Sunday, DCist favorite The Young Lions bring their fiery sound to Bossa Bistro & Lounge. Call 202-667-0088 for more information.
>> Okay, we have yet another must see coming to Wolf Trap on Monday in the form of first class vocalist and pianist Diana Krall, with trumpeter Chris Botti opening. Tickets to the show are sold out, but hey, that’s what Craigslist is for, right?
>> Blues lovers should make every effort to head down to Wolf Trap on Tuesday to hear legendary guitarist Robert Cray in action. Tickets to the 8 p.m. show are available online. $22-$75
Image taken from Felicia Carter’s MySpace page
