Kurt Rosenwinkel will perform at the Kennedy Center on Saturday. >> DMV native Gracie Terzian is a jazz singer, songwriter and ukulelist now based in New York City. Her debut EP, Saints and Poets, received many positive notices and she will perform some of that material tonight at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Chick Corea is one of the most celebrated pianists in jazz history. Béla Fleck is a groundbreaking banjoist whose long-running group, The Flecktones, is one of the most celebrated bands of the past 25 years. The two will join forces tonight at the Music Center at Strathmore to perform music from their Grammy-winning duet album, The Enchantment. 8 p.m. Tickets $35-$75.
>> A lot of buzz has been surrounding Marianne Solivan in recent years. The New York based vocalist will drop by Blues Alley tonight for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Dounouya (DOON-EE-YA) is a West African word for “The Whole World.” That is the name of a concert series that The Hill Center is launching on Thursday that will present artists from D.C.’s rich international music scene. The first concert features Rahim AlHaj, a virtuoso oud player and composer. 7 p.m. Tickets $12.
>> Brooklyn-based pianist/composer/producer Jesse Fischer conceived of the material for his latest album, Day Dreamer, as he was preparing to become a first-time father. The contemplative recording draws from many influences, including American roots music, West African rhythms and Jewish folk songs. Fischer will support the album with 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets on Thursday at Bohemian Caverns. Tickets $12 in advance/$17 at the door.
>> Batida Diferente is a quartet of veteran DC-area performers that plays a blend of Latin and straight-ahead jazz. The group will be at Twins Jazz on Thursday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> The Feedel Band combines jazz, funk, and traditional Ethiopian music to create a truly groovy sound. They play the Bossa Bistro & Lounge on Thursday. 9 p.m. $10 cover.
>> 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.
>> Tim Whalen has emerged as one of the D.C. area’s most distinctive pianists. Equally respected for his composing and arranging as he is for his improvising, Whalen’s septet will depart from original material on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest in order to pay tribute to Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> Our interview with drummer and NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb, the sole surviving musicians from Miles Davis’s legendary Kind of Blue sessions, was among the most memorable to appear in DCist’s jazz coverage. Cobb returns to the area with his trio for 7 and 9 p.m. sets on Friday at the Kennedy Center. Tickets are sold out, but it’s worth contacting the box office for last minute availability.
>> Guitarist Lee Ritenour started his career in the jazz-funk days of the ’70s and has since appeared on thousands of albums as a sideman while also becoming a top selling smooth jazz artist. He will be at The Hamilton on Friday for an 8:30 p.m. show. Tickets $27-$40.
>> Most people don’t associate the steel pan with jazz, but then most people haven’t seen Victor Provost perform. He does wonders with the instrument and can play in any genre, from bebop to Latin. Provost will bring his quartet, which includes keyboardist Federico Peña, to Bohemian Caverns for 8 and 10 p.m. sets on Friday and Saturday. Tickets $18 in advance/$23 at the door.
>> Mr. Henry’s hosts Dial 251 on Friday and Tacha Coleman Parr on Saturday. 8 to 11 p.m. Two item per person minimum.
>> Excellent area trumpeter Michael Thomas leads his quintet on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. 9 and 11 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Kurt Rosenwinkel is a trailblazing guitarist with a number of outstanding recordings to his name. He has also collaborated with the likes of peers like Brad Mehldau, Brian Balde, and Joshua Redman, as well as with esteemed jazz elders such as Joe Henderson, Paul Motian, and Gary Burton. Rosenwinkel doesn’t come to the area often, but he will be at the Kennedy Center on Saturday for 7 and 9 p.m. sets. Tickets $34-$39.
>> Cécile McLorin Salvant won the prestigious Monk Competition in 2010 and has since produced a number of excellent recordings that have has established her as one of the top vocalists in jazz. She looked inward for inspiration to write material for her latest album, For One to Love. The recording will be spotlighted as Salvant performs 7 and 9:30 p.m. sets at the historic Sixth & I Synagogue on Saturday. Tickets $35.
>> The long-standing smooth jazz outfit, Hiroshima, will be at The Birchmere on Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets $45.
>> Area pianist Chris Grasso is presenting a monthly performance series this fall at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club that will feature the area’s finest vocalists. The first show takes place on Saturday and Grasso will team up with vocalist Lena Seikaly and vibraphonist Chuck Redd. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Busy area saxophonist Bobby Muncy leads an ensemble on Sunday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> P-Funk, Chuck Brown and Prince are just a few of the legends that have tapped the talents of area trombonist Greg Boyer. He formed his own band, The Greg Boyer Peloton with the goal of bringing the energy of funk and R&B to jazz. The ensemble will be at Blues Alley on Monday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets.
>> Roy Hargrove is rightfully regarded as one of the finest trumpeters of his generation. He will take up a week-long residency at Blues Alley beginning on Tuesday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $40 plus minimum and surcharge.
