Anne Mette Iversen, photo by Courtney Winston.>> Infusing jazz with klezmer, Latin and Caribbean influences, Israeli trombonist Rafi Malkiel has a sound that truly crosses any boundary. He’ll perform a free show tonight as part of Strathmore‘s outdoor concert series. 7 p.m.
>> A central figure in the Brooklyn Jazz Underground, a collective of musicians dedicated to progressive jazz, bassist Anne Mette Iversen writes music that demands much of her fellow musicians and active listening from the audience. Her exploratory sounds will be on stage tonight at Twins Jazz for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $10 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> The Smithsonian Folklife Festival begins on the National Mall this Thursday, celebrating the Peace Corps, Rhythm and Blues and the Colombian culture. See the full schedule for details.
>> Rising drum star Cameron Outlaw leads his group on Thursday at Twins Jazz for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. The Outlaw Collective is a talented group of musicians that came together as students at the Berklee College of Music. $10 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> Talented local vocalist Janine Gilbert-Carter leads a band of excellent area musicians on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.
>> Former Navy Commodore Marty Nau brings his classic sounding quartet to Twins Jazz on Friday and Saturday. 9 and 11 p.m. sets. $15 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> A prodigal son returns to the District and Bohemian Caverns this Friday and Saturday: bassist Ben Williams is a D.C. native who is now tearing up the scene in New York and across the country. He won the 2009 Monk Competition and is performing in support of his new album, State of Art. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. $18 in advance, $22 at the door.
>> Local singer and trombonist Eric Felten leads his big band through 8 and 10 p.m. sets on Saturday and Sunday at Blues Alley. The program will feature swingin’ sounds from the World War II years. $25 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> The Sunday Jazz Lounge, curated by guitarist Rodney Richardson and trumpeter Joe Herrera, returns to Twins Jazz in July. The Lounge features an opening solo set from a different artist each week, and then the guest joins the Richardson/Herrera Quartet. This week’s soloist will be monster trombonist Greg Boyer. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $5.
>> Blue Monday Blues hosts a special 4th of July edition featuring a blues sextet under the direction of earthy singer Queen Aisha. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.
