The Army Blues performing at Blues Alley>> Trombonist Jen Krupa and saxophonist Leigh Pilzer, inspired by the classic trombone/sax duos of the 50s and 60s, formed JLQ to continue this tradition. Their group will perform tonight at Twins Jazz. Call 202-234-0072 for set time and cover information.
>> Under the leadership of Professors Alejandro Lucin Peter Fraize, Los Gringos, GWU’s student Latin ensemble explores Latin jazz, salsa, and merengue, and a variety of other styles. They will be performing tonight on the Millennium Stage. 6 p.m. Free
>> Saxophonist/flautist Elliot Levin, a mainstay of Philadelphia’s jazz scene, has toured with the likes of pianist Cecil Taylor and classic R&B crooners, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. He will be leading his own group on Thursday at Twins Jazz. Call 202-234-0072 for set time and cover information.
>> Smooth jazz guitar star Earl Klugh begins a four night stand at Blues Alley on Thursday. Tickets to the daily 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $43 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> The legendary Buck Hill, the District’s jazz patriarch, will be performing this Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. $5
>> Flugelhornist/vocalist Hugh Masekela, the South African jazz legend who is known as much for his anti-Apartheid activism as he is known for hits like “Grazing in the Grass” will be performing this Friday at Zanzibar.Tickets to the 8 and 11 p.m. sets are $25.
>> Those looking for the funky side of jazz should head over to the Bossa Bistro & Lounge this Friday. Three Stars alum Will Rast leads The Funk Ark in a double bill with Brooklyn-ites, The Pimps of Joytime. 10:30 p.m. Call 202-667-0088 for cover information.
>> Monster local trumpeter Kenny Rittenhouse plays all over town in a variety of settings, including the celebrated Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. On Friday and Saturday, he will lead a group through 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets at Bohemian Caverns. The band will pay musical tribute to the late great trumpeter, Freddie Hubbard. Tickets are $15.
