Anthony Pirog leads his new trio on Thursday at the Atlas. >> Vocalist Christie Dashiell has become an increasingly familiar presence within the local jazz community over the last couple years. The alum of Afro Blue’s run on The Sing Off is serving as Artist-in-Residence at Strathmore for the month of January. She’ll be performing a 7:30 p.m. set tonight at the mansion. Tickets $15.30 to $17.
>> Igor Butman is a celebrated jazz saxophonist in his native Russia. He will be at the Millennium Stage tonight with his 16-piece jazz orchestra. 6 p.m. Free.
>> Veteran saxophonist Perry Conticchio performs a 7:30 p.m. show tonight at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. Tickets $20 plus food and drink minimum.
>> TRIBE Inc. will perform 8 and 10 p.m. fusion sets at Twins Jazz tonight. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.
>> Critics across the country have praised area guitarist Anthony Pirog‘s sonic alchemy. In addition to his work with Janel & Anthony and numerous performances as a sideman, notably with former Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlain, he also leads various groups of his own. He will be performing on Thursday at the Atlas with bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Ches Smith. The trio will be performing material from Pirog’s forthcoming album, which was recorded with these same musicians. 8 p.m. Tickets $20 to $33.50.
>> Karen Briggs first gained widespread exposure in the 1990s as a featured violinist with multi-platinum selling new age artist, Yanni. She has maintained a steady output with her own music, but on Thursday she’ll be the featured guest with the keyboardist/composer, Lao Tizer, at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. 8 p.m. Tickets $20 plus food and drink minimum.
>> Brooklyn-based jazz band Sketches performs 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Twins Jazz on Thursday. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.
>> John Lee‘s virtuoso abilities on the guitar have led him to become one of the area’s most in-demand musicians. He will be at the Velvet Lounge on Thursday to lead his own band that includes another DCist fave, saxophonist Matt Rippetoe. Lee will be playing tunes from his forthcoming album, to be released later this year. 9 p.m. Tickets $10.
>> Vocalist Elin brings her Latin American sounds to Dukem on Thursday. 9 p.m. No cover.
>> D.C.-based drummer Kevin Peter Jones has assembled a group of internationally renowned musicians to play a four-night stand with him at Blues Alley. The group includes trumpeter Randy Brecker, saxophonist Eric Marienthal and keyboardist Jeff Lorber. The band’s run starts on Thursday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $37.75 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> A number of the city’s finest veteran jazz artists will gather at Jazz Night in Southwest on Friday to celebrate the popular concert series’ 15th anniversary. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> Benito Gonzalez took the D.C. jazz scene by storm in the early 2000s when he moved to this area from his native Venezuela. He moved to New York several years ago, leading his own bands and playing with a number of jazz greats, but still pays regular visits to our fair city. Gonzalez will play Twins Jazz on Friday and Saturday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $16 plus food and drink minimum.
>> A gifted multi-instrumentalist, Sam Prather‘s profile on the local scene has been steadily increasing over the past few years. His Groove Orchestra draws from multiple genres and plays 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. Tickets $18 in advance/$20 online.
>> HR-57 hosts regulars Antonio Parker (Friday) and ECIII (Saturday). 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. TIckets $15.
>> Though just 22-years old, bassist Gizmo has already performed with Meshell Ndegeocello, Bilal, Marcus Strickland and a host of other heavyweights. He will lead his own band on the Millennium Stage this Saturday. 6 p.m. Free.
>> Celebrated trumpeter Roy Hargrove brings his progressive jazz ensemble, RH Factor, to Kennedy Center‘s Crossroads Club on Saturday. With this ensemble, Hargrove performs a high energy mix of soul, jazz, funk, and hip-hop. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $30.
>> Todd Marcus‘s blend of straight-ahead jazz and influences from his Egyptian heritage, combined with his use of the bass clarinet as his vehicle of expression, make him one of the more compelling voices in Baltimore’s jazz scene. He will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of his 9-piece ensemble on Sunday at Bohemian Caverns. Tickets $20 in advance/$25 at the door.
>> Busy D.C. saxophonist Bobby Muncy leads a group on Sunday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.
>> A classically trained opera singer, Marie-Claire has come to embrace jazz, gospel and a host of other genres. She will play 8 and 10 p.m. sets on Monday at Blues Alley. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Pianist Alan Jay Palmer continues his run as January’s Artist-in-Residence at Bohemian Caverns on Tuesday. 7 and 8:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 online/$15 at the door.
>> Smooth jazz harpist Jeff Majors celebrates the release of his new album on Tuesday at Blues Alley. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.
