Benito Gonzalez.

>> Trombonist Bobby Felder is a longtime veteran of the local jazz scene, having spent 23 years on the faculty at UDC until his retirement in 1992. Felder continues to perform, and will lead a big band comprised of local all-stars on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.

>> Smooth jazz star Alex Bugnon appears at Blues Alley this Friday and Saturday with 8 and 10 p.m. sets each night. $27.50 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> Benito Gonzalez first made D.C. his home after moving to this country from his native Venezuela. The gifted pianist eventually left for the Big Apple, and has played with an impressive array of artists. Gonzalez still returns to D.C. regularly, and will do so again on Friday and Saturday, as he plays 9 and 11 p.m. sets at Twins Jazz in celebration of his latest release, Circles. $15 + $12 minimum/surcharge.