Tessa Souter performs on Tuesday at Blues Alley. Photo by Joseph Boggess.>> Danielle Wertz is an area native who is now pursuing a music degree from the University of Miami. The talented young vocalist performs 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Twins Jazz. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Dan Roberts has been a pianist for the United States Army Band, Pershing’s Own, since 2001. In addition, he has become a house composer and arranger for the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra, which will be recording an album of his tunes. Roberts will lead his own group on Thursday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Smooth jazz star Marcus Johnson leads his band through four nights of 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley, beginning on Thursday. Tickets $27.50 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Grab a pitcher of sangria and give an ear to guitarist Rick Whitehead‘s trio on Friday at Jazz in the Garden. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free.
>> Vocalist Alison Crockett leads a group of the DMV’s finest on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> Organist Cory Henry is best known for his work with the jazz-groove outfit, Snarky Puppy. He also tours with his own band, which will be at Bohemian Caverns on Friday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 online/$20 at the door.
>> Trumpeter Luke Brandon is currently a member of The Airmen of Note, the premiere jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force, and also performs regularly with the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra. He has put together a talented quintet that will perform on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus minimum and surchrage.
>> We at DCist have long cited The Young Lions among our favorite local acts. The group has been performing together for well over a decade, and they have the tightness to show for it. Go see them on Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $18 in advance/$23 at the door.
>> Richmond’s No BS! Brass Band brings its New Orleans sound to The Hamilton on Saturday for an 8:30 p.m. set. Tickets $14-$17.
>> CapitalBop‘s monthly Jazz Loft takes place on Sunday at Union Arts. The night will begin with up-and-coming drummer Aaron Seeber and his band, continue with saxophonist Brad Linde‘s new bass free ensemble, Team Players, and then conclude with vocalist Aaron Myers, who is being compared with Gregory Porter. 7 p.m. $15 suggested donation.
>> World jazz ensemble, The Fourth Stream, performs on Sunday at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge. 8 p.m. No cover.
>> Blue Monday Blues hosts Midnight Blue. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> In addition to being a major name in the smooth jazz world, saxophonist Mindi Abair has toured with Aerosmith, been a featured soloist on American Idol and has a couple Grammy nominations. She’ll perform 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley on Monday. Tickets $35 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> John Kocur continues his run as July’s Artist-in-Residence at Bohemian Caverns. The saxophonist and composer will play 7:30 and 9 p.m. sets every Tuesday this month. Tickets $10 in advance/$15 at the door.
>> Tessa Souter is a singer’s singer, and she will bring her classic style to Blues Alley on Tuesday to support her latest album, Beyond the Blue. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.
