The D.C. Jazz Composers Collective, co-led by pianist Gene D’Andrea, bassist Kevin Pace, and saxophonist Bobby Muncy, performs on Thursday at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Kogod Courtyard.

>> Rising area vocalist and Strathmore artist-in-residence Rochelle Rice performs at the venue’s historic mansion tonight. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $17.

>> Gregory Porter is one of the top male jazz vocalists working today, and anyone who isn’t captivated by his voice just doesn’t like ice cream. His soulful sounds come to the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club tonight and tomorrow. 8 p.m. Tickets $50-$90.

>> Guitarist Elijah Cole is just 16-years-old, but the local native is already racking up impressive awards and honors, as well as gigs at prestigious venues. The talented youngster will lead a quartet through 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Twins Jazz. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Terence Blanchard is among the most celebrated jazz artists of his generation and is someone DCist has written much about in the past. The E-Collective is Blanchard’s new electric band; it explores the intersection of jazz, R&B, funk, and jazz fusion. The group is in the middle of a week-long run at Blues Alley that ends on Sunday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $40 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> The Harry Bells is a group that saxophonist Matt Rippetoe (one of the first local jazz musicians we profiled here on DCist) co-founded with the ubiquitous trumpeter Joe Herrera. The band plays an infectious calypso style inspired by Harry Belafonte and will perform tonight at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge. 10 p.m. Tickets $5.

>> The D.C. Jazz Composers Collective is a local non-profit committed to performing original jazz compositions in the D.C. metro area. The group will perform in the Smithsonian American Art Museum‘s courtyard on Thursday. Inspired by artworks in the museum’s collection, bassist Kevin Pace, tenor saxophonist Bobby Muncy, pianist Gene D’Andrea, and guest trombonist Reginald Cyntje improvise in the best jazz tradition. 5 p.m. Free.

>> Abinnet Berhanu is an up-and-coming local drummer who will lead a band on Thursday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Vocalist Heidi Martin leads her group on Thursday at Dukem Jazz. 9 p.m. to midnight. No cover.

>> Blues artist Deanna Bogart plays Jazz in the Garden on Friday. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free.

>> Vocalist Anita King has been performing regularly throughout the area since the mid-’90s. On Friday, she’ll celebrate the release of her new album, Sultry, with a show at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.

>> Mr. Henry’s hosts vocalist Aaron Myers, of “Stand Right” fame, on Friday. 8 to 11 p.m. Two item per person minimum.

>> Ginger Baker, the legendary drummer best known for his work with Cream and Blind Faith, gave one of the most amusing interviews in the history of DCist prior to his show last year. He returns to The Howard Theatre on Friday with his quartet. 8 p.m. Tickets $42.50-$80.

>> Allyn Johnson is a world class pianist who has been a mainstay of the local jazz community for over 20 years. He’ll lead a group of the area’s finest though 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. Tickets $18 in advance/$23 at the door.

>> Drummer Robert Shahid leads a quartet featuring organist Greg Hatza on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. 9 and 11 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Saxophonist Christian Winther‘s band, Soul House, draws from a variety of jazz traditions, making him a regular at clubs in his home base of New Orleans. Winther and his band will pay a visit to Twins Jazz for a Saturday afternoon/evening performance. 4 and 6 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> High Definition Quartet is a band out of Poland that is making a serious name for itself in Europe. They are touring the U.S. now and will be making a stop at Bohemian Caverns for a Sunday afternoon performance. 4:30 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance/$25 at the door.

>> Sons of the jazz icon Dave Brubeck, drummer Dan and composer-bassist-trombonist Chris, form The Brubeck Brothers Quartet with guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb. The band will be at AMP on Sunday. 7 p.m. Tickets $35-$45.

>> Leena Conquest is a vocalist that is a part of the New York underground jazz scene that revolves around bassist William Parker. She will make a rare D.C. appearance on Sunday at Bohemian Caverns. 7 and 9 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 in advance/$20 at the door.

>> Busy area saxophonist Bobby Muncy will lead one of his own groups on Sunday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Olli Hirvonen is a Finnish jazz guitarist currently based in Brooklyn. He has performed at major festivals throughout Europe and North America, and his trio will perform on Monday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Christie Dashiell is one of the District’s most gifted vocalists, and she first made a splash as a soloist with Howard University’s Afro Blue as they made an impressive run on NBC’s The Sing Off. She is June’s artist-in-residence at Bohemian Caverns and continues her run of Tuesdays with 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 in advance/$20 at the door.