21-year-old Matt Savage leads his band on Saturday at Bohemian Caverns.>> Wayne Escoffery is a musician’s musician, and it’s just a matter of time before he’s namechecked as one of the top saxophonists working today. He will be leading a fantastic band at Blues Alley tonight that includes trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and keyboardist Rachel Z. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> The Millennium Stage hosts the Tom Cunningham Orchestra on Thanksgiving for an evening of swing dancing. 6 p.m. Free.
>> Trombonist Bobby Felder made his mark on the local scene through his years as decades on the faculties of Federal City College and UDC. Felder has remained an active performer since his retirement and will be leading a big band of area veterans on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> Odean Pope is a legend in his hometown of Philadelphia, choosing to build the jazz scene locally rather than move to New York like so many of his contemporaries. The 75-year old saxophonist is a respected educator and has played with luminaries as diverse as drummer Max Roach and Stevie Wonder. He will lead his own group on Friday at Bohemian Caverns. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 in advance/$25 at the door.
>> Star smooth jazz keyboardist Alex Bugnon begins a three night stand of 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley on Friday. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> The jazz world lost two of its most influential pianists in 2013 with the passing of pianists Mulgrew Miller and Cedar Walton. Tim Whalen will pay tribute to these two seminal artists on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. The band includes some of the area’s finest players, including saxophonist Lyle Link and trumpeter Joe Herrera. 8 an 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $17 plus food and drink minimum.
>> HR-57 hosts regulars Antonio Parker (Friday) and Charlie Sayles (Saturday). 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets $15.
>> Matt Savage is just 21-years-old, but his career began over a decade ago when he started performing as a child prodigy diagnosed with autism. He has composed over 150 songs, released 10 albums, and has shared the stage with many of the world’s finest. Savage juggles a busy touring schedule with graduate studies in New York, but he will be at Bohemian Caverns on Saturday for 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 in advance/$25 at the door.
>> Born in Virginia and educated at Howard, trumpeter Lewis ‘Flip’ Barnes is probably best known for his work with bassist William Parker’s critically acclaimed quartet. Barnes will lead his group, Nemesis, on Sunday at Bohemian Caverns. 7 and 9 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 online/$20 at the door.
>> Anthony Pirog is one of the most innovative and relentlessly exploratory guitarists to come up in this area. He will be leading his trio on Sunday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.
>> Blue Monday Blues hosts Dave Panzer & the Bluesicians. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> The University of Maryland’s annual Winter Big Band Showcase takes place on Monday at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. The event brings together all three of the jazz program’s large ensembles in one concert. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10-$30.
>> New Orleans’ legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band will bring a program of holiday music to The Birchmere on Monday. A Creole Christmas begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $29.50.
>> Sitarist Abhik Mukherjee and sarangist Zohaib Hassan team up for an evening of South Asian classical music on Tuesday at the Millennium Stage. 6 p.m. Free.
>> Saxophonist Marty Nau holds down his regular Tuesday night spot at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.
