The Spring Quartet (clockwise: Jack DeJohnette, Joe Lovano, Leonardo Genovese and Esperanza Spalding) performs on Saturday at The Warner Theatre. >> Last November, Esperanza Spalding released the music video, “We Are America“, in an effort to build awareness and support to safely and justly close the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center. She will perform a free concert tonight at the Lincoln Theatre. All of the tickets have been distributed, but a limited number will be available on a first come basis when doors open at 6:30 p.m.
>> Christie Dashiell is quickly establishing herself as one of D.C.’s premier vocalists. She concludes her run as Strathmore‘s Artist-in-Residence with tonight’s 7:30 p.m. performance. Tickets $15.30 to $17.
>> Bossa nova took America by storm in the ’50s and ’60s, in no small measure due to the musical efforts of guitarist Charlie Byrd and saxophonist Stan Getz. Peter Fields and Rob Holmes will pay tribute to the two legends tonight at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 plus food and drink minimum.
>> Young trumpeter Danny Jonokuchi brings his New York sounds to Twins Jazz tonight for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.
>> Pianist/vocalist Diane Marino performs 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Blues Alley. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Veteran area vocalist Lori Williams performs on Thursday at D.C.’s newest jazz hang at Dukem. 9 and 10:30 p.m. sets. No cover.
>> Saxophonist John Kocur delivers a morning performance with his group on Friday at the Mansion at Strathmore. 11 a.m. Tickets $15.30-$17.
>> Gloria Lynne was a fantastic singer who never got the appreciation or recognition that she deserved before her passing last October. Area vocalist Bonnie Harris will pay tribute to Lynne on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> Using an impressive mix of percussion instruments, Third Coast explores and expands the extraordinary sonic possibilities of the percussion repertoire. The group brings together the energy of a rock performance with the nuance of classical chamber music. Third Coast will be at the Atlas on Friday for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets $31.50 in advance/$33.50 at the door.
>> Bohemian Caverns is hosting an amazing one-night only event on Friday that should not be missed. Drumming great Tootie Heath is teaming with Ethan Iverson, pianist forThe Bad Plus, and bassist Ben Street for 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $22 in advance/$25 at the door.
>> Bringing the music of alt-rock icons into the jazz world, busy local saxophonist Bobby Muncy leads his Radiohead Jazz Project at Twins Jazz on Friday and Saturday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus food and drink minimum.
>> HR-57 hosts groups led by drummer Ernest “EC III” Coleman (Friday) and flautist Arch Thompson (Saturday). 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets $15.
>> Esperanza Spalding will perform again on Saturday, but this time at the Warner Theatre as part of The Spring Quartet, a super group comprised of Spalding, saxophonist Joe Lovano, drumming legend Jack DeJohnette and pianist Leonardo Genovese. 8 p.m. Tickets $51.50 to $62.
>> Don Byron is arguably the most versatile clarinetist in jazz. At home in avant-garde and traditional settings, he has created an approach to the instrument that works in all settings. He will bring a quintet to the Atlas on Saturday that draws from the African American gospel tradition while bringing in Byron’s inquisitive jazz style. 8 p.m. Tickets $28.50 to $33.50.
>> Excellent local trumpeter DeAndre Shaifer leads a group of area all-stars on Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $18 in advance/$22 at the door.
>> Saxophonist Bob Schwartz leads his band, BSQ, on Sunday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.
>> Blue Monday Blues hosts the Dave Chappell Band. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> Helen Sung started her career as a classical pianist but has played with a host of jazz luminaries since winning the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz competition. She will lead her own group through 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley on Monday.
>> Trumpeter JS Williams begins his run as February’s Artist-in-Residence at Bohemian Caverns on Tuesday. 7 and 8:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 online/$15 at the door.
>> Janis Siegel is best known for her work with The Manhattan Transfer, arguably the most celebrated of jazz vocal groups. She will be stepping out front to lead her own band on Tuesday at Blues Alley. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.
