The Jazz Update (l-r): Wade Beach, Tony Martucci, Jeff Antoniuk, Tom Baldwin

>> The Heineken Latin Jazz series at Blues Alley continues tonight with world class saxophonist David Sanchez. A former protégé of the great Dizzy Gillespie, Sanchez has released nine albums as a leader, including his Grammy winning 2004 release, Coral. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $43 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> Talented young saxophonist Braxton Cook, a local native and Georgetown student, has already racked up an impressive list of awards and honors. He will lead his band through 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Twins Jazz. $10 + $10 food drink/minimum.

>> Pianist Eddie Palmieri, whose career spans nearly 50 years, teams up with trumpeter Brian Lynch to lead a quartet through four nights at Blues Alley, beginning on Thursday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $37.75 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> Unbuckled alum Matt Grason leads his jazz-House band, House of Soul, on Thursday at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge. The group also includes Charles Ostle (***) and vocalist Rochelle Rice. 10 p.m., $3.

>> Jazz Night in Southwest celebrates its 12th anniversary on Friday with a special roster of local all-stars, including the legendary Buck Hill, drummer Nasar Abadey and other special guests. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.

>> Local saxophonist and instructor at Towson University, Jeff Antoniuk (***), teams up with some of Richmond’s finest at Twins Jazz on Friday. The ensemble features pianist Steve Kelser, Kip Williams on drums and bassist Mike Hawkins. On Saturday, Antoniuk returns to the club with his usual group, The Jazz Update, for a special tribute to Wayne Shorter. Trumpeter Alex Norris will be the evening’s special guest. Tickets to the 9 and 11 p.m. sets are $15 + $12 minimum/surcharge.