Grégoire Maret.>> Guitarist Rodney Richardson is a familiar face on the local scene, but alas, he is leaving the District and making his way to the great city of Chicago. Wish him bon voyage on Thursday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $10 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> Smooth jazz star and D.C. native Marcus Johnson brings a band to The Hamilton on Friday for an 8:30 p.m. show. $27.50.
>> Vibraphonist Warren Wolf leads a group of fantastic locals on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. The band includes pianist Allyn Johnson, bassist Kris Funn and others. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.
>> Up-and-coming vocalist Karla Chisolm comes to Blues Alley on Friday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $22 with $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Grégoire Maret was born in Geneva to a Harlem-born African American mother and a Swiss jazz musician father. He began playing the harmonica in his teens and began playing music that reflects his diverse heritage. Maret will be leading a group through 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. $18.
>> New York’s The Flail is a rarity in today’s jazz world. They are an actual band. Having spent over a decade together, the group has a sound all their own. They’ll be at Twins Jazz on Friday and Saturday for 9 and 11 p.m. sets. $15 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> HR-57 hosts regulars Antonio Parker (Friday) and Kent Miller (Saturday). 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $15.
>> Dick Morgan is one of the most entertaining pianists performing today. He will bring his classic and witty stylings to Blues Alley on Saturday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $25 with $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Chanteuse Sharon Clark has long been a staple of the local scene. Catch her on Sunday as she plays 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley. $20 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Vocalist Toni Redd draws from R&B and smooth jazz to create her sultry sound. She’ll be at Blues Alley on Tuesday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $20 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Bassist Michael Bowie concludes his month-long residency at Bohemian Caverns on Tuesday. His band, Sine Qua Non, puts Spanish classical guitar music into a jazz setting. This is definitely a group to watch. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets. $10.
