Steve Fidyk leads his quintet tonight at Blues Alley to celebrate the release of Heads Up!, his latest album.

>> Steve Fidyk is not only an accomplished drummer, he plays with The U.S. Army Blues, but also a respected educator and composer. He assembled a fantastic group of musicians to record his latest album, Heads Up!, and all of them will be at Blues Alley tonight to celebrate its release. The band includes trumpeter Terell Stafford, saxophonist Tim Warfield, guitarist Shawn Purcell and bassist Regan Brough. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $22 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Saxophonist Bob Schwartz leads his BSQ Quartet tonight at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Saxophonist Elijah Balbed will debut his latest quartet on Thursday at Sankofa Cafe. The band includes vocalist Integriti Reeves, bassist Nicole Saphos and drummer Savannah Grace Harris. 7 p.m. No cover.

>> Veteran area vocalist Coniece Washington will lead her group on Thursday at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Ace drummer Quincy Phillips cut his teeth playing weekly gigs with The Young Lions, a long time fave here at DCist. He has gone on to play with the likes of world renowned trumpeter Roy Hargrove and he is also stepping out as a band leader. Phillips will lead a trio with bassist Kris Funn and guitarist Ben Eunson at Dukem Jazz. 9 and 10:30 p.m. sets. No cover.

>> Three of the finest trumpeters working today will join forces at Blues Alley for a three night stand that begins on Thursday. Triumphant Trumpets features Terrell Stafford, Jon Faddis and Lew Soloff. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $35 plus food and drink minimum.

>> A quintet of the area’s best jazzers will pay tribute to jazz icons Dizzy Gillespie and Duke Ellington on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. The band includes pianist Tim Whalen, percussionist Chuck Redd, trumpeter Tom Williams and bassist James King. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.

>> A native of the D.C. area and presently a student at the Juilliard School of Music, the talented young saxophonist Braxton Cook is already racking up critical accolades, has toured with trumpeter Christian Scott and was a semi-finalist in the 2013 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. Cook will lead a band featuring Mathis Picard on piano, Zach Brown on bass and Kush Abadey on drums on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 online/$25 at the door.

>> Trumpeter Thad Wilson leads his band on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus food and drink minimum.

>> HR-57 hosts regulars Antonio Parker (Friday) and Alfredo Mojica (Saturday). 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets $15.

>> The original lineup of The Blackbyrds came together 40 years ago as Howard University students under the guidance of their music professor, the late, great jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd. Their single “Rock Creek Park” has long been a local favorite. The latest version of the band will be at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Saturday. 8 p.m. Tickets $20 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Ubiquitous saxophonist Brad Linde leads his latest ensemble, Underwater Ghost, on Sunday at Twins Jazz. Normally a trio with guitarist Anthony Pirog and bassist Nathan Kawaller, this performance features special guest pianist Erika Dohi. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Some of the finest jazz musicians in the DMV came to this area to join the multitude of military ensembles that are based around the capital. The Airmen of Note is the U.S. Air Force’s premiere jazz ensemble, and it will perform a free 6 p.m. show on Monday at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage.

>> Blue Monday Blues hosts the journeyman guitarist Memphis Gold. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.

>> TrioVera features pianist Harry Appelman, bassist Victor Dvoskin and drummer Dominic Smith, all veterans of the local music scene. The group will play 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley on Monday. Tickets $18 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Bob Mintzer has been a member of the pioneering fusion group, The Yellowjackets, for over 20 years. In addition, he leads his own big band and quartet, and tours the world as a sideman. Andrew White is a mainstay of the local community who has performed with luminaries like Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner and Otis Redding. He is also one of the world’s foremost experts on John Coltrane’s music. These two world class artists will partner for 8 and 10 p.m. sets on Tuesday at Blues Alley. Tickets $30 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Guitarist Craig Gildner leads his trio on Tuesday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> The annual Big Band Jam kicks off at Pershing Park (14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW) next Tuesday. The event features student ensembles from around the region performing free concerts throughout the day. Visit the website for the full schedule.