Vocalist Heidi Martin is July’s Artist-in-Residence at Bohemian Caverns.

>> Trumpeter Joe Herrera, co-founder and co-director of the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra, leads his small group tonight at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Veronneau brings its blend of samba, bossa nova, gypsy jazz and swing to Blues Alley this evening. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> The late Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead were very much inspired by the improvisation of jazz, and tonight’s show at Wolf Trap puts an interesting twist on the whole jam band concept. Gov’t Mule guitarist Warren Haynes will perform Garcia’s music with the National Symphony Orchestra. 8:15 p.m. Tickets $22-$55.

>> The always excellent Smithsonian Folklife Festival kicks off tonight and runs through July 7. The event features a number of musical performances, so you should look through the schedule to see what suits your fancy.

>> The PitchBlak Brass Band is a Brooklyn-based 10-piece band whose style and sound represents hip-hop from the 1980s to present day. The group will be at Tropicalia on Thursday for a 9 p.m. show. Tickets $7.

>> The Nordic Jazz Series continues at Twins Jazz from Thursday through Saturday. Visit the web site for full lineup and scheduling.

>> Saxophonist Arnold Sterling is a veteran of Baltimore’s jazz scene and will be at Jazz Night in Southwest on Friday. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.

>> Ulah Bistro is now home to weekend jazz from 11 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. on Fridays. This week’s performer will be keyboardist Todd Simon and his Simon Brothers Jam Band. No cover.

>> Local New Orleans brass band, Yamomanem will be at The Bayou on Friday. 10 p.m. No cover.

>> Smooth jazz stars Pieces of a Dream will be at Blues Alley for a three night stand that begins on Friday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $35 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> After playing as a sideman with the likes of, “Tain” Watts, Michael Brecker and Joe Lovano, pianist George Burton has recently stepped out as a bandleader. He will bring his group to Bohemian Caverns on Friday and Saturday for 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $18 online/$23 at the door.

>> HR-57 hosts regulars Antonio Parker (Friday) and Alfredo Mojica (Saturday). 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets $15.

>> Guitar/piano duo, Minas, brings its Brazilian stylings to the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Sunday. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Vocalist Sharon Raquel performs 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Twins Jazz on Sunday. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> World jazz ensemble, The Fourth Stream will perform at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge on Sunday along with a quintet led by guitar whiz Anthony Pirog. 8 p.m. $5 cover.

>> Blue Monday Blues hosts the Daryl Davis Band. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.

>> Drummer Marty Knepp leads his trio on Monday at Blues Alley. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $18 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Every month, Bohemian Caverns selects a local artist worthy of wider recognition and names him/her Artist-in-Residence. July’s pick is vocalist Heidi Martin, who will begin her string of Tuesday nights next week. 7 and 9 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 online/$20 at the door.

>> Saxophonists, area natives and twin brothers Pete and Will Anderson will co-lead a group at Blues Alley on Tuesday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Paul Carr, one of the area’s most respected saxophonists and jazz educators, will be leading a group on Tuesday at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. The band will feature guest organist Akiko Tsuruga. 8 p.m. Tickets $20 plus food and drink minimum.