E.J. Strickland leads a quartet on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns (photo by Dan Codazzi).>> George Porter Jr. is one of the founding members of The Meters, one of the great bands to come out of New Orleans’ rich musical tradition. He will be leading his own band tonight at The Hamilton for a 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets $29.50.
>> One of the area’s most in-demand trumpeters, Joe Herrera will lead a group tonight at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus $10 food and drink minimum.
>> Guitarist Marc Antoine has played on sessions with a number of pop giants over the years, including Sting, Celine Dion and Rod Stewart. He will lead his own group tonight at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. The ensemble will feature another accomplished session musician, Brian Simpson, on keys. 8 p.m. Tickets $25 plus food and drink minimum.
>> The Millennium Stage commemorates UNHCR World Refugee Day on Thursday with a performance from Malian griot artist Cheick Hamala Diabate. 6 p.m. Free.
>> Thursday marks the start of the 2013 Nordic Jazz Series, which takes place over the next two weekends at Twins Jazz, the House of Sweden and the Embassy of Finland. Visit the website for a complete lineup and venue listing.
>> Area vocalist Akua Allrich will perform a tribute to Bob Marley on Friday at The Millennium Stage. 6 p.m. Free.
>> The Washington Jazz Ensemble, comprised of six area veterans, performs on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.
>> Jazz promoter Jeff Stacey is trying to create a new home for local jazz musicians at Ulah Bistro, located in the heart of the U Street Corridor. The venue is experimenting with a weekend jazz night, and a solid turnout on Friday would make it a regular occurrence. This week’s sets will feature MP3, a trio under the direction of bassist Mike Pryor. 11 p.m. No cover.
>> Drummer, composer, and bandleader E.J. Strickland is most noted for his work with The Ravi Coltrane Quartet and bands lead by his brother, saxophonist Marcus Strickland. He will be stepping out into the spotlight this weekend, leading a quartet at Bohemian Caverns on Friday and Saturday. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $18 online, $23 at the door.
>> HR-57 hosts saxophonists Antonio Parker (Friday) and Zet Harris (Saturday). 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $15.
>> Sonic Circuits presents its Monthly Experimental Music Showcase on Sunday at the Pyramid Atlantic Art Center. The lineup will include Wrest, Margaret Rorison, Weed Tree and Sarah Hughes. 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets $10.
>> Transparent Productions continues its Sundays @ 7 series at Bohemian Caverns. The bill includes guitarist Jean-Paul Bourelly doing a solo tribute to the late Miles Davis axe man, Pete Cosey, and then teaming up with reedist Ernest “Khabeer” Dawkins and local ace drummer Nasar Abadey. 7 and 9 p.m. sets. Tickets $15.
>> Blue Monday Blues hosts Midnight Blue. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.
>> Billy Cox was the bassist for Band of Gypsys, the last group that the great Jimi Hendrix led before his untimely passing. Cox will re-visit that era with the Band of Gypsys Experience, performing on Monday at The Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $33 in advance/$35 day of show.
>> Saxophonist Marshall Keys continues his run as this month’s Artist-in-Residence at Bohemian Caverns on Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10.
