Rob Levit

>> Tonight, legendary bluesman David “Honeyboy” Edwards pays a visit to Blues Alley to perform 8 and 10 p.m. sets. His latest album, Last of the Great Mississippi Delta Bluesmen: Live in Dallas! won a Grammy for Best Traditional Blues Recording. Tickets are $25 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge. Advance purchase required.

>> The recently profiled Rob Coltun, guitarist and co-owner of the Bossa Bistro & Lounge, leads one of his groups, Improviso, on Thursday night. 10 p.m. No cover

>> Smooth jazz veteran Marcus Johnson begins a four night stint at Blues Alley on Thursday. Tickets to the daily 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $25 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> Local jazz guitarist Donato Soviero leads a group on Friday at the Millennium Stage. 6 p.m. Free

>> It’s also a smooth weekend across town at Twins Jazz, as James “Saxsmo” Gates performs on Friday and Saturday in support of his second album, It’s Time. Tickets to the 9 and 11 p.m. sets are $15.

>> Trumpeter and Peabody faculty member Donvonté McCoy leads a quartet this Friday at Bohemian Caverns. On Saturday, the historic club hosts DCist faves, The Young Lions, who will perform with guest saxophonist Quamon Fowler. Tickets to the nightly 9 and 11 p.m. sets are $15.

>> Vocalist AJay Parham brings his blend of soul, pop, and jazz to HR-57 this Saturday. The music runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $12