Shannon Gunn and CapitalBop present the second Jazz and Freedom Festival on Sunday at Union Arts.

>> Vocalist Anita King leads her band this evening at the Jazz & Cultural Society. 6 to 9 p.m. $5 at the door.

>> Few guitarists have a more distinctive style than Lionel Loueke. A native of Benin, he has a rhythmic style that draws from his native tradition, but he also has a deep knowledge of jazz that has led to extended stints with Herbie Hancock and a number of other luminaries. Loueke plays 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Blues Alley. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Area pianist Joe Vetter leads his quartet through 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Twins Jazz. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Baltimore’s Orchester Praževica plays high energy music that comes from the traditions of Eastern European Czardas and Gypsy Swing, accompanied by a heavy dose of jazz and blues. The band will be at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge tonight. 10 p.m. No cover.

>> The Ella and Louis Tribute Band revives the classic collaborations of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, two jazz icons. The ensemble plays the Millennium Stage on Thursday. 6 p.m. Free.

>> Nearly 40 years after its formation, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band is synonymous with the infectious music of New Orleans. The band tours relentlessly and will make a stop at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Thursday. 8 p.m. Tickets $30 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Jeff Weintraub is an area baritone jazz vocalist who draws heavily from the Great American Songbook, but also from songwriters such as Dylan and Tom Waits. He and his band will play 8 and 10 p.m. sets on Thursday at Twins Jazz. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Smooth jazz star Gerald Albright begins a four-night run at Blues Alley on Thursday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $43 – $48.

>> Jazz Night in Southwest celebrates its 17th anniversary with a band comprised of mainstays of the District’s jazz community. On hand will be saxophonist Marshall Keys, bassist Steve Novosel, and others. 6 to 9 p.m. $5 at the door.

>> Veteran area trumpeter Thad Wilson will lead his group on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 in advance/$20 at the door.

>> Trumpeter Kenny Rittenhouse is seen most often playing with the U.S. Army Blues—the Army’s premiere jazz ensemble. He also leads his own band, recalling the classic hard bop of the ’50s and ’60s. His band will play 9 and 11 p.m. sets on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. Tickets $15 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Mr. Henry’s will host saxophonist Lionel Lyles (Friday) and vocalist Anita King (Saturday). 8 to 11 p.m. Two item per person minimum. The historic Capitol Hill venue will also offer music on Sunday with a performance by vocalist Julia Nixon. 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 – $24.

>> U Street’s Red Onion Records will host an intimate show of experimental music on Saturday. The bill includes Marian McLaughlin, the sitar/spoken word duo of Ilana Alazzeh and Omar Pitras Waqar, as well as innovative vocal looper Margot MacDonald. 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted.

>> Union Arts will host the second iteration of the Jazz and Freedom Festival on Sunday. The event is the brainchild of trombonist Shannon Gunn with organizational help from CapitalBop. The JFF is designed to highlight the connections between jazz and social justice movements. The festival will begin with a panel discussion followed by performances by some of the DMV’s finest, including drummer Savannah Grace Harris, saxophonist Fred Foss, trombonist Reginald Cyntje, and pianist Allyn Johnson. The JFF is a must for those interested in bridging the music and and activist communities in D.C. 4 p.m. to midnight. $20 suggested donation with 50% of the proceeds benefiting Black Lives Matter D.C.

>> Talented saxophonist Elijah Balbed splits his time between D.C. and New York these days. He will be in town on Sunday Saturday to lead an organ quartet at the Jazz & Cultural Society. 6 to 9 p.m. $10 at the door.

>> Christian Scott is considered among the finest trumpeters of his generation. He comes to AMP on Sunday to lead his ensemble in celebration of its latest release, Stretch Music. 8 p.m. Tickets $30 – $40.

>> Vocalist Andrea Wood was a familiar face in local clubs before making the move to New York. The Ellington grad returns to the D.C. to play 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Twins Jazz on Sunday. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Cabruêra is a Brazilian group whose sound is rooted in forró, a style indigenous to that country’s northeastern regions. Using the genre as a starting point, the band goes on to incorporate rock influences to create a vibe that is both infectious and psychedelic. Cabruêra plays the Bossa Bistro & Lounge on Sunday. 9 p.m. $10 at the door.

>> WPFW and the Jazz & Cultural Society will team up on Monday to present a slate of performances in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The program runs from 4 to 8 p.m. and the performances will be broadcast on ‘PFW. Free.

>> Blues singer Stacy Brooks plays 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley on Tuesday. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.