Cheikh Ndoye

>> Recently profiled saxophonist Bobby Muncy teams up with Three Stars alums Brad Linde and Matt Rippetoe to form The Three Tenors, a group that plays a mix of standards and originals by the trio. The band, playing at Utopia tonight, also features pianist Gene D’Andrea, bassist Andrew Cox, and drummer Larry Ferguson. 9 p.m. No cover

>> It’s an evening of boundary stretching music tonight at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge, which hosts avant jazz groups High Life, Ombak, and the Solarists. Call 202-667-0088 for set times and cover information.

>> Bassist Cheikh Ndoye is a virtuoso player who is generating a strong buzz on the contemporary jazz scene. He will be playing 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley on Thursday with his band, Siguil. Tickets are $25 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> Jazz in the Garden hosts the Army’s premiere big band, the U.S. Army Blues, on Friday. Also on the bill is Bruno Nasta, a first rate violinist and the regular MC for the event. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free

>> On Friday, Jazz Night in Southwest presents A Master’s Jam, which will present some of the areas best players. The band includes bassist Steve Novosel, pianist Allyn Johnson, and saxophonist Paul Carr. 6 to 9 p.m. $5

>> Area native Andrea Wood is a talented singer who is completing her undergraduate studies in jazz performance at Michigan State. Catch this Ellington grad’s hometown appearance at Twins Jazz on Friday and Saturday. Tickets to the 9 and 11 p.m. sets are $15.