Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Jazz, Jason Moran (center), will lead his trio on Saturday at the KC Jazz Club.

>> Trio da Paz features three of Brazil’s most in-demand jazz musicians. The group will bring it’s modern take on Brazilian jazz to Blues Alley tonight. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Talented local saxophonist Herb Scott leads his band through 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Twins Jazz. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Joni Mitchell celebrates her 70th birthday this year. Many a jazz musician has covered songs from Mitchell’s extensive catalog and on Thursday Baltimore-based vocalist Marianne Matheny-Katz will pay tribute to the iconic singer-songwriter on Thursday at the Carlyle Club. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 plus food and drink minimum.

>> District native Mark Meadows completed his music studies at Peabody in 2011 and is already making his way as a first call pianist. He will be leading a group of skilled up-and-comers on Thursday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> The Everyone Orchestra is led and conducted by musician, multi-instrumentalist and activist Matt Butler. The group’s lineup is constantly in flux, as is the music. Each iteration creates completely different music every time it appears through conducted improvisational musical exploration and audience participation. The Everyone Orchestra performs on Thursday at The Howard Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets $25 in advance/$30 at the door.

>> Famed trumpeter Roy Hargrove returns to Blues Alley on Thursday with his quintet. The band will be in town for a four night stand of 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $30 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Guitarist Glenn Wiser leads his group through 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets at Columbia Station. No cover.

>> Saxophonist Arnold Sterling is a legend in Baltimore’s jazz community. He will be in D.C. on Friday to lead a group at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.

>> Jazzmeia Horn was the recipient of the “Rising Star” award at the inaugural Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition in 2012. The rising star will be at the Kennedy Center’s KC Jazz Club on Friday for 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $20.

>> DCist interviewed D.C.-based Brazilian jazz vocalist Emy Tseng just before she celebrated the release of her debut album, Sonho. The album has earned critical praise and has increased her profile considerably. Tseng will be leading her band on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $16 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Pianist Chris Grasso has moved his weekly jazz series to the historic Loews Madison Hotel‘s PostScript lounge. He will be featuring a rotating cast of musicians every Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. This weekend will feature vocalist Sharon Clark (Friday) and saxophonist Lyle Link (Saturday).

>> The Rebirth Brass Band has long been one of the most celebrated groups in New Orleans. The group will bring its street parade grooves to The Hamilton on Friday and Saturday. 7 p.m. doors/8:30 p.m. show. Tickets $28.50.

>> HR-57 hosts saxophonists Antonio Parker (Friday) and Elijah Balbed (Saturday). 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets $15.

>> Pianist Jason Moran has drawn universal praise for the job he has done thus far as the Kennedy Center‘s Artistic Advisor for Jazz. He will lead his group, The Bandwagon, on Saturday at the KC Jazz Club. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $26 to $30.

>> Glen Echo Park‘s Spanish Ballroom will be decorated with WWII-era memorabilia and vintage flags for this Saturday’s Canteen Dance with the Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra. There will be a swing dance lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. and dancing will continue until midnight. Tickets $12 to $18 with proceeds benefiting the USO.

>> CapitalBop‘s Jazz Loft takes place on Sunday, but at a new and more appropriately DIY venue at Union Arts. This month’s lineup features woodwind artist Fred Foss, pianist Mark Meadows and The Third Wheel, comprised of saxophonist Brad Linde with Janel & Anthony. 7 p.m. $15 suggested donation.

>> Bohemian Caverns has been closed for some time now, ever since a car was driven through the side wall of the historic building. It looks like the venue is finally going to reopen on Sunday with its Sundays @ 7 series. The evening will feature the Taylor Ho Bynum Sextet. 7 and 9 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 in advance/$20 at the door.

>> Blue Monday Blues hosts Nadine Rae & The All Stars. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.

>> Vocalist Maucha Adnet provided the voice for legendary composer Antonio Carlos Jobim’s songs during the last decade of his life. She will be at Blues Alley on Monday in an intimate duo setting with pianist Helio Alves. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Celebrated Brazilian trumpeter Claudio Roditi will be at Blues Alley on Tuesday, playing 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.