House of Soul, photo by Erika Victoria Horn>> Local Latin outfit, Cachaça, a vocals/flute/guitar trio, puts traditional and contemporary South American sounds into a jazz context. They will be playing Twins Jazz tonight. Call 202-234-0072 for set times and cover information.
>> Jazz poet Anna Mwalagho performs tonight at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge with her band, Afrofloetry. 10 p.m. Call 202-667-0088 for cover information.
>> Guitarists Roni Ben Hur and Gene Bertoncini team up for a duo show tonight at Blues Alley. Ben Hur is well respected in New York’s jazz scene and has played with many greats since moving there from his native Israel in 1985. Tickets to the 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $25 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Keyboardist Dan Roberts leads his band at Twins Jazz on Thursday. The group, which includes Three Stars alum John Lee, rearranges the music of bands such as Deerhoof, the Flaming Lips, the Shins, and others by placing the material in a jazz context. Call 202-234-0072 for set time and cover information.
>> It’s a great night of music on Thursday at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge. At 6:30, Three Stars alums The Oscillators will be the featured act for a benefit for Harmony Through Education. Call 202-667-0088 for cover information. At 9 p.m., Unbuckled alum Matt Grason leads House of Soul, a band that plays jazz infused deep house music with live instrumentation. The group features Three Stars alum Matt Rippetoe vocalist Niki Lagos, local mainstay Jon Ozment on keys, and Oscillators drummer Charles Ostle. No cover
>> Fusion icons The Yellowjackets have been at the forefront of the genre for nearly 30 years. The group has revamped its approach in recent years, after spending the late 80s and 90s in smoother waters. Catch their adventurous sound this Thursday through Sunday at Blues Alley. Tickets to the 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $30 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Grammy nominated Swedish saxophonist Jonas Kullhammar leads a quartet that was voted the country’s best jazz group in 2002. The are currently on a U.S. tour, and will be performing on the Millennium Stage this Friday. 6 p.m. Free
>> Pianist and stellar Latin jazz artist Benito Gonzalez spent time in D.C. after moving to this country from his native Venezuela. He has since made his way toward the bright lights of the Big Apple, but makes regular appearances in the District. He will lead a band through 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. Tickets are $18. After Friday’s second set, you can stick around and catch DCist faves, The Young Lions.
