Reginald Cyntje has assembled a group of local all-stars to debut new material on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. >> Journeyman trumpeter Joe Pino has played with a host of notable acts as a sideman, and will get the chance to lead his own group through 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Twins Jazz. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Jarrett Cherner was hailed as an exciting voice in the Bay Area’s jazz scene when he decided to make the leap to New York. The pianist and ASCAP award winning composer plays Twins Jazz on Thursday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Baltimore-based saxophonist Tim Green performs at Dukem Jazz on Thursday. 9 p.m. to midnight. No cover.
>> This weekend’s shows at the Loews Madison Hotel feature Trio Caliente on Thursday (6 to 9 p.m.), vibraphonist Chuck Redd on Friday (8 to 11 p.m.) and vocalist Alison Crockett on Saturday (8 to 11 p.m.). No cover.
>> Pianist Ernie Douglas will team up with some of the DMV’s finest—including saxophonist Lyle Link and bassist Steve Novosel—to pay a visit to Kansas City’s classic swing era on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5. The following day, the same venue will host a program on the life and times of Charlie Parker with longtime WPFW DJ, Rusty Hassan. 1 to 3 p.m. Free.
>> Reginald Cyntje is one of the area’s most in-demand trombonists. He waited a good, long while to record his first album, but has been quite prolific over the last few years. He will debut a new set of compositions on Friday and Saturday along with his latest ensemble, Spiritual Awakening, which features a number of area all stars, including bassist Herman Burney, vocalist Christie Dashiell, saxophonist Brian Settles and pannist Victor Provost. The band plays 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Bohemian Caverns. Tickets $20 online/$25 at the door.
>> Formed by brothers Joe and Lou Natale, Project Natale has been performing around the area since the late ’90s and have become a mainstay. The band will play 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Twins Jazz on Friday and Saturday. Tickets $15 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> The D.C. Blues Society presents the 26th annual D.C. Blues Festival takes place on Saturday at the Carter Barron Amphitheater in Rock Creek Park. Performers include Shakura S’Aida, the Selwyn Birchwood Band, Eddie Turner, Shirleta Settles and Friends, The Hardway Connection, and the Stacy Brooks Band. Noon to 7:30 p.m. Free.
>> In 1976, George Benson released Breezin’, the first jazz album to ever go platinum. He recorded several crossover hits which laid the foundation for what came to be known as smooth jazz. The moniker belies Benson’s talents, as he is still a prodigious guitarist who shows up to play. The NEA Jazz Master and ten-time Grammy winner will be at Wolf Trap on Sunday. Andreas Varady opens. 8 p.m. Tickets $25 to $55.
>> Busy area saxophonist Bobby Muncy returns to Twins Jazz on Sunday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Blue Monday Blues hosts a Labor Day concert with Jacques “Saxman” Johnson and his band. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> Brooklyn-based guitarist Rafal Sarnecki performs at Twins Jazz on Tuesday. Sarnecki is touring in support of his latest album, Cat’s Dream. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
