Terri Lyne Carrington

>> Bay Area chanteuse Jacqui Naylor has garnered rave reviews across the country. Tonight she’ll be at Blues Alley for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets are $20 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> New York based pianist Ted Kooshian leads his acoustic jazz quartet, Standard Orbit, tonight at Twins Jazz. Their 2008 self-titled release features a collection of jazz re-workings of famous television and movie themes. Call 202-234-0072 for set time and cover information.

>> Alto saxophone sensation Kenny Garrett has been at the forefront of jazz for two decades. On Thursday, he begins a four night stint at Blues Alley where he will perform in support of his fantastic new live release, Sketches of MD, which features elder statesman Pharoah Sanders. Tickets to the daily 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $32.50 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> Jazz Night in Southwest will feature a tribute to John Coltrane led by saxophonist Harold Adams. 6 to 9 p.m. $5

>> The Kennedy Center’s KC Jazz Club will host underrated saxophonist Steve Wilson this Friday for 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets. Tickets are $25. Stay tuned for a full preview.

>> One of the area’s finest drummers, Tony Martucci, will lead a quartet of the District’s finest this Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. His band will feature saxophonist Lyle Link, pianist Harry Appleman, and bassist Tommy Cecil. Tickets to the 9 and 11 p.m. sets are $15.

>> Superstar drummer Terri Lyne Carrington has been at the forefront of the music scene for two decades, having recorded and toured with artists ranging from Herbie Hancock to Cassandra Wilson. On Saturday, she’ll be leading her own group at the Kennedy Center. Tickets to the 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets are $25.