Esperanza Spalding will perform on Monday at the Warner Theatre. >> The Millennium Stage presents blues, jazz and traditional musicians from New Orleans every evening this week at 6 p.m. Free.
>> Stan Kenton led one of the great ensembles of the classic big band era. Alumni from his famous group will perform 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Blues Alley. $35 + minimum/surcharge.
>> New York-based pianist Danny Fox draws from an eclectic range of influences in order to bring something fresh to the trio format. His group will be at Twins Jazz tonight. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $10 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> Baritone saxophonists Brad Linde, Leigh Pilzer and Frank Basile will perform the music of Pepper Adams on Thursday at the Smithsonian American Art Museum‘s Kogod Courtyard. Part of the Take 5! jazz series. 5 p.m. Free.
>> Trumpeter Dave Detwiler leads current and former members of the area’s premiere service bands on Thursday at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. The program will include a wide range of music from vintage New Orleans sounds to Afro-Cuban styles. 7:30 p.m. $20 + food/drink minimum.
>> The Upton Blues Band plays 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Twins Jazz on Thursday. $10 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> World jazz group Improviso plays at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge on Thursday. 9:30 p.m. $5 cover.
>> Smooth jazz guitarist Earl Klugh begins a four night run of 8 and 10 p.m. sets on Thursday at Blues Alley. $43 + minimum/surcharge.
>> Baltimore-based saxophonist Tim Green celebrates the release of his new album, Songs for the Season, on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. His group includes area mainstays Kris Funn and Allyn Johnson. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.
>> Mark Whitfield was part of the crop of young lions that injected a fresh vibe into New York’s jazz scene during the late ’80s and early ’90s. Now an established veteran, he not only leads his own groups, but also has worked with Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis and a host of other greats. Whitfield will be at Bohemian Caverns on Friday and Saturday, leading his trio. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. $22 online/$27 at the door.
>> Nearly 5 years have passed since DCist introduced our readers to The Flail. The collective, now in its 13th year, is still going strong and will perform 8 and 10 p.m. sets on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. $15 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> HR-57 hosts regular Antonio Parker on Friday and Saturday. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $15.
>> Saxophonist and smooth jazz star Najee performs at The Birchmere on Saturday. 7:30 p.m. $39.50 + fees.
>> Critically acclaimed and award winning blues vocalist Janiva Magness will perform at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Saturday. 8 p.m. $25 + food/drink minimum.
>> Michael Feinstein is a singer that has an unparalleled knowledge of the Great American Songbook. He will be performing on Saturday at the Strathmore‘s Spring Gala. 9 p.m. $36-$105.
>> The Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra celebrates its third anniversary with a special Sunday night performance at the historic club. There are rumors of cake. 7 and 9 p.m. sets. $20.
>> Saxophonist and area native Jason Hammers performs on Sunday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $10 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> Blue Monday Blues hosts The Nighthawks. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.
>> Just three years ago, Esperanza Spalding was considered a rising star in jazz. Since winning the 2011 for Grammy for Best New Artist, she is among the genre’s most recognizable faces. The Washington Performing Arts Society presents Spalding and her band on Monday at the Warner Theatre as they perform in support of her latest release, Radio Music Society. 8 p.m. $39-$49 + fees.
>> Local saxophonist Lyle Link continues his Tuesday night residency at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $10 + $10 food/drink minimum.
>> Saxophonist Elijah Balbed continues his run as Bohemian Caverns‘ April Artist-in-Residence on Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. $10 online/$15 at the door.
