>> The Jolley Brothers, drummer Nathan and pianist Noble, are this month’s Artists-in-Residence at Strathmore. They will be performing tonight in the Mansion at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12.

>> As we said yesterday in our interview with pianist Amy K. Bormet, the inaugural Washington Women in Jazz Festival launches tonight at Twins Jazz with vocalist Lena Seikaly and trombonist Melissa Gardiner. 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance / $15 at the door + $10 food/drink minimum.

>> Guitarist Mike Stern was one of the first jazz artists we reviewed here at DCist. He’s returning to D.C. for his regular Blues Alley appearance — a four-night stand beginning on Thursday. The band will include ace drummer Dave Weckl. Tickets to the 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $35 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> The Kash Wright Trio will perform with vocalist Sharon Raquel on Thursday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $10 + $10 food/drink minimum.

>> In addition to working with Norah Jones, keyboardist Eric Deutsch spent three years playing with guitarist Charlie Hunter and collaborates frequently with drummer Allison Miller. Deutsch will be leading his own band at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge on Thursday. 9 p.m. $5.