Reginald Cyntje celebrates the release of his new album on Thursday at Dukem Jazz.

>> Antonia Bennett, daughter to one of the most famous crooners of all time, performs 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Blues Alley. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Lori Williams is among the areas most accomplished jazz vocalists and educators. Also active in the theater, she was nominated for a 2014 Helen Hayes Award for her role as Ella Fitzgerald in Ladies Swing the Blues: A Jazz Fable. Williams will lead her group on Thursday at The Howard Theatre. Stay tuned for a full preview. 8 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance/$20 at the door.

>> Kevin C. McDonald is a recent graduate of the Manhattan School of Music who is making is way through New York’s jazz scene. The young drummer brings his trio to Twins Jazz on Thursday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Trio Caliente plays an infectious blend of flamenco, pop and Brazilian jazz. The group performs 8 and 10 p.m. sets on Thursday at Blues Alley. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Veteran area trombonist Reginald Cyntje celebrates the release of his new album, Elements of Life, on Thursday at Dukem Jazz. The excellent lineup includes vocalist Christie Dashiell, saxophonist Brian Settles, bassist Kris Funn, pianist Mark Meadows and drummer Amin Gumbs. 9 p.m. No cover.

>> Area vocalist Lavenia Nesmith has assembled an 11-piece band of DMV all-stars to celebrate the release of her new album on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.

>> Mallet percussionist Roy Ayers is one of the most sampled artists of all time. The soul jazz legend will hold court at The Howard Theatre on Saturday. 8 p.m. Tickets $32.50 to $36.50.

>> Billy Williams is still in his 20s but has already played with a number of world class artists, including Rene Marie, Benny Golson and Cyrus Chestnut. He has also formed his own band, which will perform on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $16 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Schooled in jazz and classical music, raised amid the rap and hip-hop of the 1990s, keyboardist Kris Bowers has forged a sound all his own that has made him a musician on the rise. He won the Monk Competition in 2011 and that led to the release of his ambitious debut album, Heroes + Misfits, which came out this year. Bowers & Co. perform 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. Stay tuned for a full preview. Tickets $20 in advance/$25 at the door.

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

>> Arturo Sandoval is among the most celebrated Latin jazz trumpeters of all time. The world renowned artist comes to Blues Alley on Friday to begin a three night run of 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $45 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> We’re seeing more and more of saxophonist Herb Scott leading his bands in area clubs. His group, Cinnamon Stix, will perform on Sunday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Blue Monday Blues hosts The Nighthawks. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.

>> Donvonte McCoy continues his run as the May Artist-in-Residence at Bohemian Caverns with 7 and 9 p.m. sets on Tuesday. Tickets $10.

>> Saxophonist Bob Franceschini and vibraphonist Mark Sherman have been friends since they were classmates at the “Fame” high school in New York City. They have joined forces once again to form TH3M, which specializes in a modern post-bop sound. The group plays 8 and 10 p.m. sets on Tuesday at Blues Alley. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.