Eddie Palmieri leads his salsa orchestra on Saturday at The Howard Theatre.
>> Area pianist Todd Simon will team up with his bass playing brother, Shaun Simon, tonight at the Jazz & Cultural Society. 6 to 9 p.m. $5 cover.
>> Saxophonist Nathan Hook made waves in his native Austin before making the trip east to New York. He is now continuing his studies at the esteemed Peabody Conservatory and will make the trip down 95 tonight to play Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Those staying in town for Thanksgiving can catch some music on Thursday evening at the Jazz & Cultural Society. JACS founder, trumpeter DeAndrey Howard, will lead his band and pianist Bob Butta will be a featured guest. 6 to 9 p.m. $5 cover.
>> The Millennium Stage will celebrate Thanksgiving with a swing dance night. Gottaswing will provide the music. 6 p.m. Free.
>> Jazz Night in Southwest hosts a big band under the direction of saxophonist Bobby Felder. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.
>> Karen Lovejoy & The Lovejoy Group will pay tribute to the great Billy Strayhorn on Friday at the Millennium Stage. 6 p.m. Free.
>> Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra will bring the classic big band elegance of the ’20s, ’30s, and ’40s to the Carlyle Club on Friday. 8 p.m. Tickets $35 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Crossover saxophonist Ronnie Laws will play the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Friday. 8 p.m. Tickets $40 to $50 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Nasar Abadey is a mainstay of the local scene and has played drums for all of the prominent musicians in the region. His group, Supernova, will perform on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $18 in advance, $25 at the door.
>> Mr. Henry’s hosts jazz vocalists Aaron Myers (Friday) and Cecily (Saturday). 8 to 11 p.m. Two item per person minimum.
>> 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 is sure to be creating some intriguing sounds on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. 9 and 11 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Friday marks the start of smooth jazz star Alex Bugnon‘s three-night stand at Blues Alley. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $27.50 to $32.50 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> The Harry Bells is a group that local 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 at the Millennium Stage on Saturday. 6 p.m. Free.
>> World-renowned pianist and 10-time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri leads his exciting salsa orchestra on Saturday at The Howard Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets $35 to $75.
>> The Jazz & Cultural Society hosts organist Craig Briscoe on Sunday. 6 to 9 p.m. $5 cover.
>> The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra presents a night of live ragtime accompaniment to two classic Harold Lloyd silent films on Sunday at the Millennium Stage. 6 p.m. Free.
>> Sam Prather is a talented multi-instrumentalist who is comfortable in just about any genre. The area native will pay tribute to the late singer Donny Hathaway on Sunday at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Lawrence Olds has been a mainstay of Richmond’s music scene for 20 years. The vocalist will bring his group to Twins Jazz on Sunday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Dance Cuba, based in Havana, is that country’s most popular dance company. Along with its accompanying live music ensemble, the group explores the intersections of flamenco, jazz, and Afro-Cuban music. Dance Cuba will be at The Lincoln Theatre on Tuesday. 6:30 p.m. Doors. Tickets $30 to $48.
>> Keyboardist Wayne Linsey spent four year’s in the house band on Jay Leno’s show. He comes to Blues Alley on Tuesday to kick of the holiday season. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.
