Sara Serpa

>> The D.C. based Fuse Ensemble is a collaboration between composer Gina Biver and multimedia artist Edgar Endress. The ensemble performs classical music with influences from jazz, world, minimalism, avant-garde, and electronica. Fuse will perform tonight on the Millennium Stage. 6 p.m. Free

>> The Wright-Spera-Braida Trio came together in Italy and are now on tour in the U.S, performing tonight at Twins Jazz. The group plays a bold and adventurous form of jazz that has garnered some great reviews. Call 202-234-0072 for set time and cover information.

>> Blues keyboardist and 11 time WAMMIE winner Tommy Lepson will celebrate the release of his latest album, Putty and Paint, tonight at Blues Alley. Tickets to the 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $18 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> Keyboardist Dan Roberts assembled a strong group for his Thursday night performance at Twins Jazz. The band will include Three Stars alum John Lee and violinist Matvei Sigalov. Call 202-234-0072 for set time and cover information.

>> In 2007, trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire took top honors at the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition. Catch this up-and-coming artist this Friday at the Kennedy Center. Tickets to the 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets are $15.

>> If you miss violinist Matvei Sigalov‘s gig with Dan Roberts, you’ll have a chance to catch him on Friday, when he will bring his worldly sounds to Bohemian Caverns for 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. Tickets are $15.