Gary Burton (standing in rear) and his quartet perform on Friday and Saturday at Blues Alley. >> Chaise Lounge brings its tightly crafted, early-60s era Capitol Records jazz sound to the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club tonight. 8 p.m. Tickets $20 plus food and drink minimum.
>> The Hot Club of DC brings its take on classic Parisian gypsy jazz to Twins Jazz this evening. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.
>> Vocalist Barbara Rosene specializes in material from the 20s and 30s. She’ll bring her interpretation of Tin Pan Alley classics to Blues Alley tonight for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is among the most celebrated parade bands in New Orleans. The ensemble will be at The Hamilton on Thursday for a 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets $35 in advance/$37 on the day.
>> Saxophonist Bobby Muncy leads his Radiohead Jazz Project on Thursday at the Evening Star Cafe in Alexandria. 8 to 10 p.m. No cover.
>> The Annapolis-based Afrobop Alliance was awarded a Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Recording for their 2008 album, Caribbean Jazz Project. The ensemble will pay a visit to the District on Thursday to play 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Twins Jazz. Tickets $12 plus food and drink minimum.
>> “Innovative” is probably one of the most over-used words when it comes to jazz criticism, but when it comes to Gary Burton, the term is wholly appropriate. His four mallet technique, appropriately called the Burton Grip, changed the way the vibraphone is played. Whereas it used to be a more percussive instrument, Burton’s approach allowed for more harmonic and melodic intricacies. Burton is now on tour to celebrate his 70th birthday, most recent album and an autobiography. His quartet will play 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley on Thursday and Friday. Tickets $40 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> D.C.’s own Alma Tropicalia specializes in the psychadelic samba sounds that came out of Brazil during hte ’60s and ’70s. The band will be on the Millennium Stage this Friday. 6 p.m. Free.
>> Veteran area saxophonist Marshall Keys will lead some of the area’s finest musicians on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. The band will pay tribute to the great alto saxophonist, Cannonball Adderley. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> The Redmond, Langosch and Cooley Trio, whose focal point is vocalist Mary Ann Redmond, came together out of the members’ love of the Great American Songbook. Their specialty is creating jazz interpretation of songs drawn from a wide range of styles. The group will be at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Friday. 8 p.m. Tickets $20 plus food and drink minimum.
>> The inventive local guitarist Anthony Pirog will lead his ensemble at Union Arts & Manufacturing on Friday in a bill that includes instrumental rock duo Ahleuchatistas. 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> Tony Martucci has been a first call drummer in the area for over two decades. He will be leading his own group on Saturday and Sunday at Twins Jazz. The stellar ensemble includes saxophonist Jeff Antoniuk and guitarist John Lee. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $16 plus food and drink minimum.
>> Jacky Terrasson is a pianist’s pianist. His talents led to work with luminaries like vocalists Dee Dee Bridgewater and Dianne Reeves. Terrasson will lead a group on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $22 online/$25 at the door.
>> HR-57 hosts veteran local drummer Keith Kilgo (Friday) and saxophonist Zet Harris (Saturday). 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets $15.
>> Guitarist Cristian Perez leads his O.G.D. Trio in blend of international sounds on Saturday at the Black Fox Lounge. 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover.
>> You’re not doing yourself any favors if you haven’t seen D.C.’s own Frédéric Yonnet perform. Not only is the harmonica an unusual instrument for the fusion sounds he favors, but he is also a dynamic performer whose talents have led to work with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Prince, Erykah Badu, India.Arie, Wyclef Jean and Pharrell Williams. Yonnet will lead his group at Blues Alley on Saturday and Sunday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Transparent Productions launches its ’13/’14 season of Sundays @ 7 at Bohemian Caverns with a performance from trumpeter Roy Campbell, Jr. and his quartet. Campbell is a virtuoso player and also an accomplished composer who draws from a number of styles. 7 and 9 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 online/$20 at the door.
>> Blue Monday Blues hosts a jam session featuring prominent members of the local blues community to celebrate its seventh anniversary. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> Sonic Circuits presents a showcase of experimental music on Monday at the Millennium Stage. 6 p.m. Free.
>> The Monk Competition has launched the career of many a jazz star. Each iteration features a different instrument with this year being the saxophone. The competition semi-finals will be held at Baird Auditorium in the Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum at 1 p.m. on Sunday and is free and open to the public. The finals take place on Monday evening at the Kennedy Center on Monday and will be followed by a gala concert. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $50 to $75.
>> Saxophonist Brad Linde continues his run on Tuesday as Bohemian Caverns‘ September Artist-in-Residence. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10.
>> The Redwine Jazz Band performs classic music from the early part of the 20th century. They continue their month-long run of Tuesday nights at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.
