>> Blues Alley‘s Christmas music extravaganza continues tonight with The Redd Brothers, a group led by vibraphonist Chuck Redd and pianist Robert Redd. Sets are at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets are $18 + $12.50 surcharge/minimum.

>> If smooth jazz is your thing, head down to the Birchmere tonight to hear Boney James play selections off his latest release, Christmas Present. Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. show are sold out, but that’s what Craigslist is for, right?

>> Guitarist Alex Pinto, a D.C. native and now an MFA student at CalArts, comes to Twins Jazz this Thursday. His band will include local veteran saxophonist Paul Carr, drummer Russell Carter, and Le Loup‘s Dan Ryan on bass. Call (202) 234-0072 for set time and cover information.

>> The smooth side of jazz comes to Blues Alley on Thursday as saxophonist Marion Meadows takes the stage for a four night stand with daily 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets are $25 + $12.50 surcharge/minimum. Advance purchase required.

>> The pick of the week is Trio TAQ (pictured), a group that has been making waves in the jazz community. Comprised of Polish pianist Marcin Masecki, Canadian bassist Garth Stevenson, and Israeli drummer Ziv Ravitz, the group comes to Bohemian Caverns this Friday. Tickets to the 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. sets are $15.