Allison Miller.>> As we reported on Monday, this week’s big event in the District’s jazz world is the Washington Women in Jazz Festival. Local pianist Amy K. Bormet is the driving force behind the week-long festival, and it kicks off tonight at the Atlas with the WWJF All-Stars and first-call drummer Allison Miller. 8 p.m. $15-$20. A full schedule and ticketing information is available here.
>> Veteran local woodwind artist Charles Rahmat Woods assembles his avant-garde DC Love Orchestra for a rare performance tonight at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $10 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> Hailing from the first family of southern rock, Devon Allman describes, Space Age Blues, the latest release from his band, Honeytribe, as “Darth Vader meets B.B. King.” The group performs at The Hamilton tonight for a 7:30 p.m. show. $15-$25.
>> Kiyem Ade (formally known as Keith Ailer) was a finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Vocal Jazz Competition. He will be leading a group on Thursday at Bohemian Caverns. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $15.
>> Guitarist Kevin Eubanks is best known for his long time stint as Jay Leno’s bandleader. But Eubanks can also list jazz greats like McCoy Tyner, Roy Haynes and Ron Carter on his impressive resume. On Thursday, Eubanks will begin a four night stand of 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley. The band will include Leno alum Marvin “Smitty” Smith, one of the all-time great drummers. $30 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Trombonist Shannon Gunn will lead her all-female big band, The Bullettes, this Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. Part of the Washington Women in Jazz Festival. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.
>> Warren Wolf, a Baltimore native, is a talented multi-instrumentalist who is proficient on vibraphone, drums and piano. Wolf’s credits include the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Robert Glasper, Esperanza Spalding and a host of others. He will be leading his own group this Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. $18.
>> Saxophonist Salim Washington plays music reminiscent of the explorations that John Coltrane and Pharaoh Sanders conducted back in the ’60s. He will bring his Harlem Arts Ensemble, including monster trombonist Frank Lacy, to Twins Jazz on Friday and Saturday. 9:30 and 11:30 p.m. sets. $15 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> A star of West African music, Angelique Kidjo is known for her raw and powerful singing style, acts as a perfect complement to the polyrhythmic grooves that support it. Kidjo will perform on Saturday at the Lisner Auditorium. 8 p.m. $15-$45.
>> HR-57 will host saxophonist Peter Fraize on Saturday. A veteran of the local scene, Fraize is also a dedicated educator who directs the jazz program at GWU. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $15. The club will also host the finalists of the Washington Washington Women in Jazz Festival‘s Young Artist Competition on Tuesday. 7 p.m. with an open jam session to follow. $10.
>> The Fourth Stream, a world jazz group featuring Bossa Bistro & Lounge owner Rob Coltun on guitar will perform at Coltun’s club on Sunday for an 8:30 p.m. show. Indian classical violinist Nistha Raj will be a special guest. $3.
>> Blue Monday Blues hosts David Panzer & the Bluesicians. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.
>> Guitarist Chris Thomas King is best known for the Robert Johnson-esque character he portrayed in the hit Coen Brothers film, O Brother, Where Art Thou?. While that role recreated a certain place and time, he has devoted his career to bringing the blues into the 21st century. King will bring his contemporary sound to Blues Alley on Monday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $22 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Raised in New Orleans and now based in New York, guitarist Davy Mooney will be in town on Tuesday at Blues Alley to celebrate his latest release, Perrier St. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $20 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
