NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson

>> So you thought inaugural fever was over? Well, the folks at Twins Jazz disagree, and will continue their celebration through the weekend. Tonight, trumpeter Charles Washington will perform. Other performers include saxophonist Brad Linde and drummer Aaron Walker. Full lineup and tickets are available here.

>> The Bossa Bistro & Lounge is the place to be on Thursday night as Three Stars alum Will Rast leads his smokin’ band, The Funk Ark. 10 p.m. No cover

>> Violinist/guitarist Matvei Sigalov, a native of Russia, is one of the most eclectic musicians on the local scene. He will be leading a quartet this Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. Tickets to the 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets are $20.

>> Fiery Latin jazz pianist Benito Gonzalez will be performing on Saturday at HR-57. The native Venezuelan will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $12

>> Our pick of the week takes place on Saturday at the Kennedy Center. NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson will be celebrating his 80th birthday with an all-star concert that will also feature vocalist Al Jarreau, trombonist Curtis Fuller, bassist Ron Carter and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. show are sold out, but it’s worth contacting the box office for last minute availability. $22 to $50.