Two of the area’s finest, saxophonist Brian Settles and guitarist Anthony Pirog, perform at The Fridge on Sunday for CapitalBop’s Traveling Loft.

>> Glenn Miller led one of the most popular ensembles of the classic big band era before his plane disappeared over the English Channel while he was in the service during WWII. While the man is long since gone, his music lives on in name and spirit with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. The big band will be at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club tonight for a holiday performance. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Trombonist Eric Felten brings his big band to Blues Alley tonight for its annual performance of Duke Ellington’s arrangement of The Nutcracker Suite. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $27.50 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Swingtopia, a local big band, pays tribute to Frank Sinatra on Thursday at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club with help from vocalist Tony Sands. 8 p.m. Tickets $30 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Area pianist Joe Vetter leads his trio on Thursday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Trombonist Shannon Gunn leads an all-female quartet on Thursday at Dukem Jazz. Her band features drummer Lydia Lewis, keyboardist Lianna Gekker and bassist Adi Meyerson. 9 p.m. to midnight. No cover.

>> Celebrated smooth jazz keyboardist Marcus Johnson brings a selection of seasonal music to Blues Alley on Thursday to kick off a four night run of 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $27.50 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Veteran area trumpeter Thad Wilson leads a group of local all-stars on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. The band, which features pianist Allyn Johnson, bassist James King, and drummer Nasar Abadey, will pay tribute to the great Clifford Brown. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5. The following day, the same venue hosts a panel discussion on Brown’s life and legacy. 1 to 3 p.m. Free.

>> A Jazz Piano Christmas, an annual event presented by NPR at the Kennedy Center, takes place on Friday in the Terrace Theater. The concert presents a host of pianists interpreting their favorite holiday classics. This year’s iteration features Kris Davis, Cyrus Chestnut, Harold Mabern and more. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $69.

>> Baltimore-based artist Warren Wolf is simply one of the most talented musicians you’re likely to see. Mallet percussion is his primary instrument, but he also quite capable of bringing it on piano and drumset. Wolf will lead a band on Friday and Saturday at the venerable Bohemian Caverns. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 in advance/$25 at the door.

>> Alison Crockett is one of D.C.’s most versatile singers, blurring the lines between classic jazz, nu-jazz and soul. She will bring her considerable talents to Twins Jazz on Friday and Saturday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> This week’s must-see event takes place on Sunday at The Fridge. Two of the area’s finest musicians will be leading trios to kick off CapitalBop‘s Traveling Loft concert series. The show opens with saxophonist Brian Settles leading drummer Tomas Fujiwara and vibraphonist Jerry Gentry. The headliner will be one of the most creative guitarists working on the scene, Anthony Pirog. He will celebrate the release of his latest album, Palo Alto Dream, along with drummer Ches Smith and bassist Michael Formanek. 7 p.m. doors. Tickets $10. DCist will be running a full preview later this week.

>> Gregory Thompkins is a sought after tenor saxophonist in Baltimore’s under-rated jazz community. He will make the trip down I-295 on Sunday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Twins Jazz. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Blue Monday Blues features the Vintage #18 Blues Band. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.

>> Brothers Chuck and Robert Redd have been familiar local voices for years now, and they team up every year for a holiday show at Blues Alley. This year’s performance takes place on Monday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $18 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Saxophonist Tedd Baker has been generating more than a little bit of buzz during his ongoing stint as December’s Artist-in-Residence at Bohemian Caverns. Last night, he reportedly brought the house down while celebrating the 50th anniversary of John Coltrane’s classic, A Love Supreme. Baker continues his run on Tuesday. 7:30 and 9 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 in advance/$15 at the door.

>> Veteran saxophonist Mary Nau continues his Tuesday night residency at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Pianist Benjie Porecki comes to Blues Alley on Tuesday for yet another holiday show. This one, however, features one of the area’s best jazz vocalists, Lori Williams. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.