Matt Wilson

>> Drummer Matt Wilson is one of the most inventive players on the scene today. His playful approach to music is refreshing in today’s world of the all-too-serious jazz musician. Catch him lead his group through 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Blues Alley. Tickets are $20 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> Three Stars alums The Oscillators is playing at The Rookery in Foggy Bottom, to kick off what will hopefully be a weekly jazz night. 7 to 10 p.m. No cover

>> Saxophonist Aaron Irwin has spent the past several years establishing himself in New York, releasing two albums in the process. He’ll be pay a visit to Twins Jazz on Thursday, leading a group that will feature Dave McDonald, drummer for the Air Force’s Airmen of Note. Call 202-234-0072 for set time and cover information.

>> Unbuckled alum Matt Grason leads his live house band, House of Soul, this Friday at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge. The group features Three Stars alums Matt Rippetoe and Charles Ostle. 10 p.m. $5

>> Twins Jazz hosts an all star lineup of area musicians this Friday and Saturday. Drummer Nasar Abadey will lead a group featuring saxophonist Gary Thomas, Director of Jazz Studies at the Peabody Conservatory, and local mainstay James King on bass. Tickets to the 9 and 11 p.m. sets are $15.