Romain Collin. >> Pianist George Colligan has long been an in-demand side man, having played with Cassandra Wilson, bassist Buster Williams and a host of others. Colligan will lead his own group tonight at Bohemian Caverns. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $15.
>> Currently pursuing a degree in jazz studies, saxophonist Jacob Garbus will pay tribute to the great Lee Konitz tonight at Twins Jazz. His band is comprised of talented collegiate players who are all in town for their summer break. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $10 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> Tony Martucci has been a first-call drummer for years, playing with all the area’s top bandleaders as well as nationally recognized acts that come through D.C. He will lead a group of local all-stars on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.
>> Pianist Romain Collin is already a critics darling, and is being dubbed one of the jazz world’s most promising young voices. He will bring his ethereal style to Bohemian Caverns on Friday and Saturday for 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. $18.
>> Bruce Williams is the newest and youngest member of the internationally recognized World Saxophone Quartet. The D.C. native will be at Twins Jazz this Friday and Saturday, leading a band that includes saxophonist Paul Carr and bassist Herman Burney. 9 and 11 p.m. sets. $15 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> HR-57 hosts regular Cheney Thomas (Friday) and Rhythminic Accents (Saturday). 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $15.
>> Crossover piano star Alex Bugnon will make a stop at The Birchmere on Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. show. $29.50 + fees.
>> CapitalBop‘s monthly D.C. Jazz Loft showcase continues on Sunday at The Dunes. This month’s iteration will feature performances from saxophonists Matt Rippetoe and Brian Settles, among others. 7 p.m. $10.
>> Few musicians have left a richer legacy than that of Frank Zappa. The gifted and relentlessly exploratory artist turned the music world on its ear with his quirky compositions. His eldest son, Dweezil, will celebrate Zappa, who succumbed to cancer in 1993, on Sunday at The Birchmere. The band, Zappa Plays Zappa, boasts a lineup of serious heavyweights. 7:30 p.m. $65 + fees.
>> Bossa Bistro & Lounge owner and guitarist Rob Coltun will join The Fourth Stream at the club on Sunday for an evening of world jazz. 8:30 p.m. $3.
>> Saxophonist Bobby Muncy continues his month long residency at Twins Jazz on Sunday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $10 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> Blue Monday Blues hosts Moonshine Society. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.
>> Bassist Tarus Mateen continues his month long stint as Artist-in-Residence at Bohemian Caverns on Tuesday. 7 and 9 p.m. sets. $10.
>> Old Time Musketry draws from early jazz, folk and country influences to create a sound that is improvisational, but still closely tied to traditional American music. The band will be at Twins Jazz on Tuesday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $10 + $10 food/drink minimum.
