Pianist Tim Whalen leads a group of the area’s finest on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz.
>> Vocalist Queen Aisha leads her band this evening at the Jazz & Cultural Society. 6 to 9 p.m. $5 at the door.
>> Area pianist Joe Vetter leads his quartet through 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Twins Jazz. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> The late Paul Wingo was among the most respected fixtures of Baltimore’s underrated jazz community, holding down a decades-long gig at Bertha’s in Fells Point. Guitarist Rick Whitehead will celebrate his friend and colleague during his 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Blues Alley. Tickets $20 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. 9:30 p.m. $10 at the door.
>> The INTERSECTIONS Festival continues at the Atlas this weekend. There is a host of wonderful performances, and among them are shows by guitarist Cristian Perez and saxophonist Brad Linde. Visit the festival website for full schedule and ticket information.
>> Keyboardist Cory Henry is perhaps best known for his work with Snarky Puppy. He will be at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Thursday to play with his new project, The Revival. 8 p.m. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Stanley Jordan will bring his unique tapping style of guitar playing to Blues Alley this weekend for a four night run of solo performances. The string of 8 and 10 p.m. sets begins on Thursday. Tickets $25-$30 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Fred Foss is an elder statesman of the local jazz community, having mentored many of the area’s best musicians. The respected saxophonist will play Bohemian Caverns on Friday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $18 in advance/$23 at the door.
>> The Creative Music series at Union Arts continues on Friday with a bill that features Kohoutek, Jeff Lederer’s Brooklyn Blowhards, Boat Burning, and Bonnie Kane. 8 p.m. $10 at the door.
>> Kiran Ahluwalia performs original arrangements of Sufi and Punjabi music from Persia and the Indian subcontinent. She will perform on Friday at the Rosslyn Spectrum as part of the Global-Phonic Music Festival. 8 p.m. Tickets are free, but need to be reserved in advance.
>> Vocalist extraordinaire Rachelle Ferrell performs 7:30 p.m. sets on Friday and Saturday at The Birchmere. Tickets $59.50.
>> Mr. Henry’s hosts Dial 251 (Friday) and Tacha Coleman Parr (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 set is sure to create some intriguing sounds on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. 9 and 11 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Mason Bates is currently serving as Composer-in-Residence at the Kennedy Center. He will team up with pianist Jason Moran, the Center’s Artistic Director for Jazz, on Saturday for an eclectic program on Saturday. Stay tuned for a full preview. 8 p.m. Tickets $30.
>> Rob Zappulla will pay tribute to Frank Sinatra on Saturday at The Carlyle Club. 8 p.m. Tickets $28 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Vocalist Heidi Martin has long been a familiar face among the local jazz community. She will be leading a band on Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $18 in advance/$23 at the door.
>> Organist Jake Silverman leads his trio on Sunday at the Jazz & Cultural Society. 6 to 9 p.m. $5 at the door.
>> Vicente Amigo is a flamenco master and is considered among the world’s virtuoso guitarists. His ensemble is currently touring the U.S. and will stop at The Lincoln Theater on Sunday. 8 p.m. Tickets $35-$45.
>> Great On Paper is an improvised quartet under the direction of saxophonist Kevin Sun. The Boston-based ensemble draws from a wide range of influences and will perform 8 and 10 p.m. sets on Sunday at Twins Jazz. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Guitar wiz Anthony Pirog shares a bill with Wanted Man on Sunday at Iota. 8 p.m. Tickets $10.
>> Three Man Soul Machine brings its blend of soul, jazz, blues, and reggae to the Bossa Bistro & Lounge on Sunday. 9:30 p.m. No cover.
>> The Arts Club of Washington continues its Piano Jazz series on Monday with a performance from Spike Wilner, who plays an outsized role in the West Village jazz scene as proprietor of Smalls and Mezzrow jazz clubs. He has also performed with Artie Shaw and Maynard Ferguson. 7 p.m. Tickets $15-$30.
>> Journeyman guitarist Randy Johnston leads a band on Monday at Blues Alley. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> The Kennedy Center presents alumni of its respected Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead Program on Monday and Tuesday next week. D.C. native and saxophonist Elijah Balbed takes to the Millennium Stage on the first night and vibraphonist Christian Tamburr will lead a band on the second. 6 p.m. Free.
>> Angela Stribling is perhaps best known for the years she spent hosting a number of programs on BET. She is also an accomplished jazz vocalist and will be performing on Tuesday at Blues Alley. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.
