Drummer Winard Harper teams up with area vocalist Lori Williams on Sunday at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. >> Strathmore‘s free outdoor concert series continues tonight with the Cuban son stylings of Conjunto Chappottin. The band’s roots trace back to Havana’s glory days in the 1940s. 7 p.m.
>> Kevin Toney is a highly regarded pianist whose latest album, New American Suite, has received praise from critics everywhere. He will bring his new trio to the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club tonight for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets $30 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Aisha Kahlil has been a member of the celebrated vocal ensemble, Sweet Honey in the Rock, for over 30 years. Tonight, she steps into the spotlight on her own for 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Lyle Link has been one of the area’s premiere saxophonists for over 15 years. He will lead his quartet on Thursday at Dukem Jazz. 9 p.m. No cover.
>> Orchester Praževica blends Slavic jazz, Gypsy music, and upbeat Hungarian folk music into one seamless groove. The band plays at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge on Thursday. 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> Guitarist Rick Whitehead leads his band on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> In 1980, guitarist Pat Martino, who was well established in the jazz community, suffered a brain aneurysm that left him with no memories of playing music. Through years of practice and rehab, he learned to play guitar again and returned to the instrument’s top ranks. Martino will lead an organ trio on Friday and Saturday at Blues Alley. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $27.50 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
>> Reginald Cyntje is a first call trombonist who has grown into his own as a bandleader. He will bring his latest group to Twins Jazz on Friday and Saturday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus minimum and surcharge. Luke Brandon will lead a special midnight trumpet summit following Cyntje’s late set on Friday. No cover.
>> Marshall Keys is a mainstay of the local jazz community, having completed his studies at Howard before joining The Blackbyrds and then going on to a long association with the great blues organist Jimmy McGriff. He will lead a world class quartet on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns that includes bassist Tarus Mateen, drummer Lenny Robinson and pianist Lafayette Gilchrist. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 online/$25 at the door.
>> Winard Harper is one of the best drummers playing today, plain and simple. He also has a deep connection with D.C. On Sunday, the Howard University grad returns to the DMV for a performance at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. Area vocalist Lori Williams will be a featured guest. 8 p.m. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Saxophonist and founding member of the DC Jazz Composers Collective, Bobby Muncy, leads a band through 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Twins Jazz on Sunday. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Blue Monday Blues hosts singer Shirleta Settles and her band. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> Saxophonist John Kocur concludes his run as July’s Artist-in-Residence at Bohemian Caverns on Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance/$15 at the door.