Esther Williams and Davey Yarborough

>> Leslie Casey and Company comes back to D.C. tonight and tomorrow, bringing back their brand of jazz/neo-soul to Twins Jazz. The New York based band has been giving great and solid performances since forming last May. Call 202-234-0072 for set times and cover information.

>> Fiery trumpeter and Latin jazz legend Arturo Sandoval begins a four night stint at Blues Alley on Thursday. Few instrumentalists can claim his level of technical mastery and its sure to be on display all weekend. Tickets to the daily 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $43 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge. Advance purchase required.

>> On Friday, the Millennium Stage hosts Venezuelan pianist Leo Blanco, who blends South American, Middle Eastern, and African rhythms into his eclectic jazz style. 6 p.m. Free

>> Jazz vocalist and 2007 Wammie winner Esther Williams leads a fine group of local musicians this Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. Her band includes her husband, saxophonist Davey Yarborough, pianist Jon Ozment, bassist Wes Biles, and drummer Francis Thompson. 6 to 9 p.m. $5

>> Baltimore based guitarist Mark Mosely sets up shop this Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz for 9 and 11 p.m. sets. His band will feature a stellar group of local musicians including bassist Ameen Saleem and drummer Greg Holloway, along with special guest saxophonist Dave Schitter. Tickets are $16.

>> Piano whiz Eric Lewis comes to HR-57 this Friday and Saturday. The music runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $15