Amina Figarova>> Tonight is Ladies Night in D.C.’s jazz scene, starting with talented vocalist Lena Seikaly, who is a 2010 Artist-in-Residence at Strathmore. She will be performing an intimate set at the Strathmore Mansion at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12.
>> The Holland Jazz Series continues at Blues Alley tonight with world class pianist Amina Figarova. She will be performing with her sextet, which features some of the best musicians Europe has to offer. Tickets to the 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $20 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Saxophonist Sarah Hughes concludes her debut as a bandleader tonight at U-topia. Her set will pay tribute to jazz legend Gerry Mulligan, and will feature trumpeter Joe Herrera, Three Stars alum Brad Linde, and others. 9 p.m. No cover
>> Pianist Michiel Borstlap is highly regarded in the European jazz world, but has not paid that many visits to the United States. He will begin a two night stand at Blues Alley on Thursday in a rare area appearance. Tickets to the 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $20 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Former Navy Commodore Marty Nau leads a saxophone summit on Thursday at Twins Jazz. Call 202-234-0072 for set time and cover information.
>> Unbuckled alum Matt Grason leads his live House band, House of Soul, on Thursday at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge. The group features Three Stars alum Charles Ostle on drums, keyboardist Jon Ozment, and vocalist Rochelle Rice. The band will also have a special guest with recently profiled saxophonist Jon Irabagon, the 2008 winner of the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. 10 p.m. $3
>> Jazz Night in Southwest celebrates its 11th anniversary this Friday with a performance by Antonio Parker, whose band will include mainstay drummer Nasar Abadey. 6 to 9 p.m. $5
>> This Friday, Sonic Circuits assembles a triple bill of experimental jazz featuring bassoonist Dana Jessen‘s Rare Degree, saxophonist Perry Conticchio‘s Mindbreath Trio, and percussionist Rich O’Meara‘s Trio O. It all goes down at the Pyramid Atlantic Art Center. 8 p.m. $8
