Matt Wilson.>> Matt Wilson is one of the most creative drummers on the jazz scene today. He will add his unique twist to holiday favorites with his Christmas Tree-O, which will be performing tonight at the Atlas. 8 p.m. $15-$25.
>> Vibraphonist Chuck Redd and pianist Robert Redd are brothers who have been longtime mainstays of the local scene. They will team up for 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Blues Alley. $18 with $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Talented local vocalist Lena Seikaly will lead her band through 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Twins Jazz. $10 with $10 food/drink minimum.
>> Chaise Lounge is a group of veteran musicians that specializes in a brand of pop-jazz that was popular in the early ’60s. They will be bring their highly stylized sound to Blues Alley on Thursday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $20 with $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> For people who are tired of holiday music Bobby Muncy leads his group on Thursday at Twins Jazz and has assured us that his 8 and 10 p.m. sets will be carol-free. $10 with $10 food/drink minimum.
>> Pianist Eric Byrd leads a group of local all-stars in a tribute to the great Ray Charles on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.
>> The Young Lions have long been a fave here at DCist, and the trio will set up shop for 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. $18.
>> Twins Jazz will feature a pair of talented young musicians this weekend with saxophonist Jacob Garbus (Friday) and drummer Aaron Seeber (Saturday). 9 and 11 p.m. sets. $15 with $10 food/drink minimum.
>> Guitarist Rodney Richardson and trumpeter Joe Herrera had a successful months long run with their Sunday Jazz Lounge and venues around the city. Unfortunately, that weekly event is no more, but the two will resume their collaboration on Saturday at Blues Alley. $18 with $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> On Sunday, the Millennium Stage hosts its annual Christmas Day Jazz jam, which features a band comprised of the District’s finest. 6 p.m. Free.
>> Blue Monday Blues hosts Jacques “Saxman” Johnson and his band. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.
>> Dick Morgan is one of the most entertaining pianists performing today. He will bring his classic and witty stylings to Blues Alley on Monday and Tuesday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $22 with $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Local jazz group Project Natale performs a selection of holiday favorites on Tuesday on the Millennium Stage. 6 p.m. Free.
>> Guitarist Abe Ovadia is quietly working his way up the ranks in New York’s crowded jazz scene. He will be at Twins Jazz on Tuesday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $10 with $10 food/drink minimum.
