Drummer Jamison Ross leads his band, Joy Ride, on Saturday at the Kennedy Center’s KC Jazz Club.

>> Area violinist Nistha Raj has carved a niche for herself by incorporating multiple styles, from jazz to hip-hop, into her classical North Indian playing. She will celebrate the release of her new album, Exit 1, tonight at the Strathmore mansion as the venue’s February Artist-in-Residence. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are sold out but it’s worth contacting the box office for last minute availability.

>> Dumpstaphunk brings the latest grooves from the Crescent City’s rich musical heritage to The Howard Theatre tonight. 8 p.m. Tickets $27.50 to $62.50.

>> Kenny Nunn is studying jazz saxophone at Howard University’s famed program. He will lead a quartet tonight at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> The excellent INTERSECTIONS festival continues this weekend at the Atlas with performances across genres and media. Visit the festival’s web site for full schedule and ticket information.

>> Vocalist and D.C. native Denyse Pearson brings her interpretations of the Great American Songbook to the Millennium Stage on Thursday. 6 p.m. Free.

>> Veronneau, the 2013 WAMMIE winner for Best Jazz Group, moves effortlessly from samba to gypsy jazz. The ensemble is built around the vocalist Lynn Veronneau, whose nimble voice allows her to sound authentic in a number of styles. Veronneau will be at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Thursday. Tickets $20 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Saxophonist Bobby Muncy leads his Radiohead Jazz Project on Thursday at Alexandria’s Evening Star Cafe. 8 to 10 p.m. No cover.

>> Celebrated guitar/vocal duo Tuck & Patti will arrive at Blues Alley on Thursday to kick off a four night run of 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> The Greater U Street Jazz Collective, a quartet comprised of longstanding area musicians, will release its new album, Ballin’ the Jack, on Thursday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Cissa Paz, a talented Brazilian vocalist based in D.C., will lead her band on Thursday at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge. 9 p.m. $3 cover.

>> Gypsy jazz violinist Daisy Castro performs a morning recital on Friday at the Mansion at Strathmore. 11 a.m. Tickets $15.30 to $17.

>> Singer Mavis Waters leads a group of D.C.’s best on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.

>> Grammy nominated composer Gerald Clayton is one of jazz’s fastest rising stars, having successfully established himself outside the shadow of his father, bass legend John Clayton. The young pianist will perform on Friday at the Kennedy Center’s KC Jazz Club. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $26 to $30.

>> Vocalist extraordinaire Rachelle Ferrell performs 7:30 p.m. sets on Friday and Saturday at The Birchmere. Tickets $59.50.

>> A Maryland native, Alex Norris has spent 20 years as a respected trumpeter in New York. His credits include work with Slide Hampton, Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Chris Potter, Carl Allen, John Patitucci, Mulgrew Miller, and Brian Blade. Norris will lead his own band on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $16 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Baltimore native Tim Green creates a soulful vibe by blending the gospel and jazz traditions. The saxophonist will bring a quartet to Bohemian Caverns for 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets on Friday and Saturday. Tickets $20 online/$25 at the door.

>> DCist was present in 2009 when renowned vocal ensemble, Sweet Honey in the Rock, celebrated its 35th anniversary. The D.C. institution turns 40 this year, and will celebrate on Saturday at the Music Center at Strathmore. 8 p.m. Tickets $26 to $70.

>> Jamison Ross won the prestigious Monk Competition in 2012 and has been busy establishing himself as a drummer to note. He will lead his own band, Joy Ride, on Saturday at the Kennedy Center’s KC Jazz Club. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $20.

>> Over a career spanning nearly 40 years, Ellen Christi has managed to separate herself entirely from what one imagines a jazz vocalist to be. On Sunday, she teams up with William Parker, an equally exploratory bassist, for 7 and 8:30 p.m. sets at Bohemian Caverns. Tickets $15 online/$20 at the door.

>> Amy Shook is among the most in-demand bassists in the area. On Sunday, she teams up at Twins Jazz with another first-call musician, drummer Tony Martucci, to kick off the Women in Jazz series. Twins Jazz will feature the area’s most talented female bandleaders each Sunday in March. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> The Vince Evans Blues Band plays Blue Monday Blues. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.

>> Paul Wingo has been a staple of the local jazz community for decades. The veteran guitarist will be at Blues Alley on Monday to celebrate the release of his latest album. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Trumpeter Thad Wilson was among the first local jazz musicians we featured on DCist. He will be featured as the March Artist-in-Residence at Bohemian Caverns with 7 and 9 p.m. sets every Tuesday. Tickets $10 online/$15 at the door.

>> Saxophonist Marty Nau holds down his Tuesday night residency at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.