The Brad Linde Ensemble performing earlier this year at Bohemian Caverns>> Local regulars and brothers Chuck (percussion) and Robert (piano) Redd team up tonight at Blues Alley for an evening of holiday music. Tickets to the 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $18 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Avant-garde collective the Fourth Wall presents D.C.’s Cash Slave Clique and French one-woman show Tiny Concept tonight at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge. 8 p.m. Call 202-667-0088 for cover information.
>> Songbird Denine “Lady D” Wilson has been receiving notice in her native Baltimore, and is now trying to break into the the District’s jazz scene. The vocalist, whose music has been featured on HBO’s The Wire, will perform on Thursday at Twins Jazz. Call 202-234-0072 for set time and cover information.
>> Smooth jazz star Marcus Johnson begins a four night stand at Blues Alley on Thursday. Tickets to the nightly 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $25 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Vocalist George V. Johnson is a familiar face on the local scene and performs all over the region. He’ll be leading a band of fine local veterans this Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. $5
>> Dianne Reeves is one of the most gifted jazz vocalists of her generation. On Friday, the four-time Grammy winner will be at the Kennedy Center, performing selections from her 2004 holiday album, Christmas Time is Here. Tickets to the 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets are sold out, but it’s worth contacting the box office for last minute cancellations.
>> Cuban piano whiz Chuchito Valdes returns to HR-57 for two nights of fiery Latin jazz on Friday and Saturday. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $20
>> Saxophonist Azar Lawrence has spent years playing with jazz greats like McCoy Tyner and Elvin Jones. He will be playing 9 and 11 p.m. sets on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. Pianist Benito Gonzalez, who’s career began in D.C., will be a special guest. Tickets are $20 + $12 minimum/surcharge.
