Saxophonist Tedd Baker and pannist Victor Provost co-lead Eastern Standard Time tonight at Blues Alley.

>> If you’re serious about understanding the depth of talent we have in the local jazz community, then run, don’t walk, to Blues Alley tonight. Steel pannist Victor Provost and saxophonist Tedd Baker have joined forces to form Eastern Standard Time. The group also includes guitarist John Lee, bassist Kris Funn, pianist Jeb Patton and drummer Billy Williams, Jr. 8 and 10 p.m. sets.

>> Vibraphonist Chuck Redd has been a familiar face in area clubs from some time. Tonight, a band of top notch locals will join him to perform arrangements of classic Hollywood themes at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Drummer Abinnet Berhanu leads his group tonight at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Thursday’s Dukem Jazz night features saxophonist Leigh Pilzer with Miki Yamanaka , an up-and-coming New York pianist. The all-female quartet will also include Karine Chapdelaine on bass and Savannah Grace Harris on drums. 9 p.m. to midnight. Free.

>> Tickets are going fast for vocalist Rachelle Ferrell‘s four night run of 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley, beginning on Thursday. Tickets $60 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Bassist Keter Betts and drummer Harold Mann mentored many of D.C.’s best musicians while they were with us. Pianist Robert Redd, bassist James King and drummer Nasar Abadey — all area greats — will pay tribute to these two revered musicians on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.

>> Davell Crawford blew us away when we first saw him perform several years ago. The godson of Roberta Flack and the grandson of New Orleans legend James “Sugar Boy” Crawford, the talented pianist and vocalist synthesizes and updates the Crescent City’s rich musical heritage, thus earning him the nickname “Prince of New Orleans.” Crawford will be at Bohemian Caverns on Friday and Saturday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 in advance/$25 at the door.

>> Born in Italy and now living in Baltimore, Irene Jalenti‘s singing style draws from traditional jazz, gospel and soul. She will bring her rich sound to Twins Jazz on Friday and Saturday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> World jazz keyboardist Keiko Matsui will lead her group at The Birchmere on Saturday. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30.

>> Larry Brown is one of the area’s first call pianists. He will join forces on Saturday with another local mainstay,the excellent vocalist Sharon Clark, for an 8 p.m. show at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Keyboardist Jeff Lorber started his career during the fusion era, but has since morphed into the smooth jazz community. He will bring his group to the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Sunday. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Ann Hampton Callaway is not only a nimble jazz vocalist, but also an accomplished songwriter with over 250 tunes to her credit. She will pay tribute to the great Sarah Vaughan on Tuesday at Blues Alley. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $35 plus minimum and surcharge.