Pianist Tim Whalen will lead a band on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz.

>> Area vocalist Jenny Igoe performs 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Twins Jazz. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> The Moon is a duo comprised of guitarist Adam Caine and drummer Federico Ughi, whose experimental sounds draw from contemporary classical composition, jazz, and noise and psych-rock. They will be at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge tonight along with BGLS, a quartet of experimental jazz musicians from the D.C. area. 9 p.m. Call 202-667-0088 for cover information.

>> Vocalist Heidi Martin will be performing on Thursday at the Dumbarton House in Georgetown, paying tribute to the late, great Abbey Lincoln. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets $10. Martin will also return to Bohemian Caverns next Tuesday to continue her run as July’s artist-in-residence at the historic club. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 online/$20 at the door.

>> The No BS! Brass Band combines the horn-driven sounds of New Orleans with the raw power of East Coast funk. The group will be at The Hamilton on Thursday for 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets $17 in advance/$19 day of show.

>> Vocalist Abby Schaffer has started performing regularly in area clubs, often singing traditional jazz but occasionally branching out. She will be at Twins Jazz on Thursday along with backing band, Buddha Fly. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> If the indie-rock and jazz worlds have a nexus, it’s in the person of Karla Chisholm. The critically acclaimed vocalist will be at Blues Alley on Thursday to celebrate the release of her latest album, Moving On. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Diali Cissokho is a kora player and vocalist who is a master of the West African griot tradition. He has teamed up with a group of American jazz musicians to forge a sound that blends his heritage with a more modern sound. The group will perform at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge on Thursday. 9:30 p.m. Call 202-667-0088 for cover information.

>> Saxophonist Whit Williams is a bit of a local legend, having taught in the Anne Arundel County school system from 1958 until 1995. He will be leading a group on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. $5.

>> Smooth jazz guitarist Jonathan Butler comes to The Fillmore in Silver Spring on Friday for an 8 p.m. show. Harmonica ace Frédéric Yonnet opens. Tickets $35-$45.

>> In the past, Rochelle Rice was perhaps most visible as the vocalist of House of Soul, a band that infused live house music with a heavy jazz vibe. Now, the Howard University grad is building her own jazz career and will be at Bloombars on Friday for an 8 p.m. show. $10 suggested donation.

>> Anyone who wants to know what D.C.’s jazz scene is all about absolutely needs to head to Twins Jazz on Friday or Saturday. Pianist Tim Whalen is leading a group that represents the best our city has to offer, including saxophonist Lyle Link, trumpeter Joe Herrera and others. The band will be paying tribute to the great Wayne Shorter. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus food and drink minimum.

>> A native of Trinidad, Etienne Charles brings a careful study of myriad rhythms from the French, Spanish, English and Dutch speaking Caribbean to the table. He combines it with the rich trumpet heritage of New Orleans for a sound that has garnered critical acclaim around the world. Charles will lead a band on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 online/$25 at the door.

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

>> Phillip “Doc” Martin somehow manages to balance life as an independent saxophonist with his day job as a certified dentist. He will be at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Saturday to celebrate the release of his new album, Good Day at Work. 8 p.m. Tickets $20 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Experimental guitar/cello duo Janel & Anthony will be at the Black Cat on Saturday, performing music from their latest recording. They will be opening for local ambient outfit, Drop Electric, who has put out some strong music since experiencing a major tragedy several years ago. 9 p.m. Tickets $12.

>> Saxophonist Elijah Balbed will be leading a group of local up-and-comers on Sunday at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Talented area vocalist Sharón Clark has recently taken to adapting classic pop tunes from the ’60s and ’70s into a jazz context. She will bring her formidable talents and unique arrangements to Blues Alley on Sunday for 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. sets. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Guitarist Linwood Taylor leads his band at Blue Monday Blues. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. $5.

>> Abbe Buck brings her classic vocal style to Blues Alley on Monday for 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $18 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> The krar is a traditional Ethiopian stringed harp. The Krar Collective uses the instrument as the focus to create hypnotic dance music. The band will be at the Millennium Stage on Tuesday. 6 p.m. Free.

>> Saxophonist Jeff Antoniuk was among the first set of jazz musicians that we profiled on DCist. He continues to lead his band, The Jazz Update, which will be playing at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Tuesday. Guitarist Steve Rochinski will be a featured guest. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Zambian-born guitarist Robert Mwamba performs 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley on Tuesday. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.