Area vocalist Integriti Reeves pays tribute to Billie Holiday on Tuesday at the Millennium Stage. >> The Washington Post recently brought some well-deserved attention to saxophonist Ted Efantis. At 85-years-old, he’s been playing the local scene for the better part of 70 years. The veteran musician will perform at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club tonight. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Nicole Saphos hasn’t been part of the local jazz community for very long, but she has already established herself as an artist to watch. The talented young bassist/vocalist will perform every Wednesday in April at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Trumpeter Roy Hargrove continues his week-long residency at Blues Alley, playing 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight through Sunday. Tickets $40 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Joe Keyes & The Late Bloomer Band pay tribute to the great Gil Scott-Heron tonight at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge. 9 p.m. $10 cover.
>> Tia Fuller landed one of the most sought-after gigs in music when she was tapped to become part of Beyoncé’s touring band. A versatile saxophonist who can handle any genre, Fuller will play The Clarice on Thursday, leading a jazz group. 7 and 9 p.m. sets. Tickets $10-$25.
>> Anthony Pirog, Bobby Muncy and Janel Leppin are all known for their improvisational music, but tomorrow they team up to become The El Rays, presenting a new take on surf rock. The band will play the Evening Star Cafe at 8 p.m. No cover.
>> Sotê, a locally based guitarist who hails from Brazil, will perform 8 and 10 p.m. sets on Thursday at Twins Jazz. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.
>> Chuck Redd is recognized internationally as a vibraphonist and drummer, and lucky for us he has called the D.C. area home for many years. He will lead his quartet on Thursday at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club with bassist/vocalist Nicki Parrott as a featured guest. 8 p.m. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Anyone claiming to be a fan of the local jazz scene can’t hold that status without having seen Sine Qua Non, a group of local all-stars under the direction of bassist Michael Bowie. The band will play Dukem Jazz on Thursday. 9 p.m. No cover.
>> The Feedel Band combines jazz, funk and traditional Ethiopian music to create a truly groovy sound. They play the Bossa Bistro & Lounge on Thursday. 10 p.m. $10 cover.
>> Howard University’s jazz ensemble performs on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> Drummer Nate Smith has toured the world behind the likes of Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Regina Carter, and Lionel Loueke. He’ll bring his band, Kinfolk, to the Kennedy Center on Friday, where he served on the faculty of last year’s Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead program. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $26-$32.
>> The late Friday night jazz jam hosted by Todd Simon that has been bouncing around several U Street venues has found a new home at Dunya. 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover.
>> Downbeat Magazine named Jeremy Pelt Rising Star on the trumpet for five years running. Now, a decade later, he is an established musician who consistently puts out high quality music. Pelt and his band will come to Bohemian Caverns on Friday and Saturday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $23 in advance/$28 at the door.
>> New York saxophonist Jim Snidero is earning strong reviews for his latest album, Main Street. He’ll be playing songs from the recording on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. 9 and 11 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Red Baraat was scheduled to bring its infectious bhangra-funk grooves to The Howard Theatre last month, but the show was postponed due to snow. The rescheduled performance takes place at the same venue on Saturday. 7 p.m. Tickets $20-$40.
>> Batida Differente brings its blend of Brazilian and straight-ahead sounds to Twins Jazz on Sunday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Cyrus Chestnut is a world-renowned jazz pianist and recently joined the faculty at Howard University’s acclaimed jazz program. He will be the featured guest on Monday at Blues Alley, accompanying Afro Blue, Howard’s celebrated jazz vocal ensemble. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Integriti Reeves is a rising artist among area vocalists and has a promising future. She will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Billie Holiday’s birth with a Tuesday evening performance on the Millennium Stage. 6 p.m. Free.
>> Saxophonist Herb Scott will be this month’s Artist-in-Residence at Bohemian Caverns, performing 7:30 and 9 p.m. sets each Tuesday. Tickets $10 in advance/$15 at the door.
>> Alan Baylock is the Chief Arranger for the Airmen of Note, the U.S. Air Force’s jazz ensemble. He will lead his own big band on Tuesday at Blues Alley. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.