>> Tonight, New York based woodwind player Rob Jacoby comes to Twins Jazz for an evening of straight ahead jazz. Call (202) 234-0072 for set time and cover information.

>> The Big Apple sends another one of its gifted talents to Twins. Daniela Schaechter, a skilled composer, vocalist, and pianist, has already wan numerous awards including the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Piano Competition 2005, The Sister in Jazz Competition 2002, and the Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead Competition 2002. Call (202) 234-0072 for set time and cover information.

>> Born and raised in the U.S., vocalist Stacey Kent went to Europe as a student to study comparative literature. Now based in Britain, she is a star of Blue Note records and she is coming to Blues Alley on Thursday to begin a three night stint. Tickets to the daily 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets are $27 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> Fiery and versatile pianist Eric Lewis comes to HR-57 this Friday for a special event. This guy doesn’t come to D.C. that often and puts out one of the most energetic jazz shows you’ll ever see. $20

>> This weekend, Twins hosts one of D.C.’s finest trumpeters. Michael Thomas (pictured above with his quintet) takes to the stage this Friday and Saturday along with some great local talent. Tickets to the 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. sets are $20.