>> Rachelle Farell, one of the few vocalists who successfully straddles the line between jazz, R&B and pop, will be playing at Blues Alley tonight, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Sets are at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. The rather outrageously priced tickets are available here. $60 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> Two local ladies of jazz come to Twins Jazz tonight for our first must see. Trombonist Jen Krupa, a member of the Navy Commodores Jazz Ensemble, and baritone saxophonist Leigh Pilzer, a faculty member at the University of Maryland, will lead a quintet at the U Street Club. Call (202) 234-0072 for showtime and cover information.
>> Boston-based jazz-funk trio Analog Planet bring their diverse repertoire to Twins Jazz on Thursday. Call (202) 234-0072 for showtime and cover information.
>> Our next must-see takes place on Friday as pianist Tigran Hamasyan (pictured right) takes the stage at the Kennedy Center’s KC Jazz Club. This winner of the 2006 Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition takes the stage for 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. sets. Tickets are $15.
>> Jazz lovers face a tough choice on Friday, as we have yet another must-see concert. Some of the areas finest musicians will gather at Jazz Night in Southwest for a heartfelt tribute to Thelonious Monk. The band will include saxophonists Buck Hill and Lyle Link, drummer Maurice Lyles, and other fine musicians. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. $5
>> Veteran sax man Odean Pope, of the late Max Roach’s band, comes to Twins Jazz this Friday and Saturday for 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. sets. He will be playing with Craig McIver on drums and Lee Smith on bass. Tickets are $20.
