>> Local mainstay and trombonist Reginald Cyntje will be at the Jazz & Cultural Society tonight. 6 to 9 p.m. $5 at the door.
>> The SFJAZZ Collective is a group of all-stars that convenes every year in San Francisco for a period of intense rehearsals. They pick an iconic artist, arrange material, and then tour behind the new songs. The band will be at the Music Center at Strathmore tonight for a tribute to Michael Jackson. 8 p.m. Tickets $25-$75.
>> Drummer and Alexandria native Jack Kilby leads his band through 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Twins Jazz. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Lena Seikaly is one of the area’s premiere vocalists and she will pay tribute to the great Ella Fitzgerald tonight with 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Lyle Link is a singular talent on the saxophone and was a familiar face around town for years before moving to the West Coast. He is briefly back and will be at the Jazz & Cultural on Thursday. 6 to 9 p.m. $10 at the door.
>> Smooth jazz star Najee plays The Birchmere on Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $45.
>> The Twins Jazz Orchestra plays 8 and 10 p.m. sets at the club on Thursday. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Brazilian vocalist Cissa Paz takes the stage on Thursday at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge. 10 p.m. $10 at the door.
>> Though there are artists out there with a more visible profile, Buster Williams must be name checked among the top bassists of his generation. The Miles Davis alum has led his own ensemble, Something More, for decades and it features a rotating cast of musicians. Pianist Renee Rosnes and drummer Jeff “TAIN” Watts are in the latest iteration, which will hold court at Blues Alley for four nights this week, beginning on Thursday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $30-$35 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Guitarist Paul Pieper leads a quartet in tribute to the great Wes Montgomery on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. $5 at the door.
>> The Kennedy Center‘s Jason + series continues on Friday as the Center’s Artistic Director for Jazz, Jason Moran, teams up with the celebrated saxophonist Charles Lloyd for an intimate duo performance. 7 and 9 p.m. sets. Tickets $35-$45.
>> Pianist Mark Meadows has risen quickly up the ranks of the local jazz scene to become one if its brightest talents. He will be at Songbyrd on Friday to celebrate the release of his new album, To The People. 8 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance/$12 at the door. Stay tuned for a full preview.
>> Up-and-coming bassist Nicole Saphos leads her band on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Mr. Henry’s hosts saxophonist Elijah Balbed (Friday) and vocalist Maija Rejman (Saturday). 8 to 11 p.m. Two item per person minimum.
>> The big event this week is International Jazz Day, taking place on Saturday. D.C. is this year’s host city, and the festivities will be capped with an all-star concert held at the White House. Most of us won’t be lucky enough to witness that event, but there are dozens of shows, many free, that are taking place around the city. Performances will be taking place all day at Dupont Circle, beginning with an opening ceremony featuring the great Herbie Hancock. The Sylvan Theater on the Mall and the National Museum of American History will also host a slate of free concerts. Other notables include a graffiti jam by Words, Beats & Life, film screenings at THEARC, and a performance from Chucho Valdes at the MLK library. Full details are available on the International Jazz Day website.
>> Jazz & Cultural Society proprietor DeAndre Schaifer will lead his quartet on Saturday at the venue to celebrate International Jazz Day. 4 to 7 p.m. $5 at the door.
>> Offlines Project, featuring multi-instrumentalist Yinon Muallem and pianist Guy Mintus, brings its border-defying sound to the Millennium Stage on Saturday. The duo marries influences from Turkish makam to Indian rhythms, Jewish melodies, and originals treated through the lens of jazz improvisation. 6 p.m. Free.
>> Tarana is a collaboration between Rick Parker (trombone/synth) and Ravish Momin (drums/electronics). The duo layers live loops, harmonies, textures, and lush ambience on top of tight-knit acoustic instruments to create a rich sound that explores rhythms from across the world. Tarana plays the Millennium Stage on Sunday. 6 p.m. Free.
>> Pianist Benjie Porecki will lead a trio on Sunday at the Jazz & Cultural Society. 6 to 9 p.m. $5 at the door.
>> Crooner Steve Tyrell will bring his interpretation of the Great American Songbook to the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Sunday. 8 p.m. Tickets $35.
>> Busy area saxophonist Bobby Muncy leads one of his several bands on Sunday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus minimum and surcharge.
>> Three Man Soul Machine plays the Bossa Bistro & Lounge on Sunday. 9:30 p.m. No cover.
>> Pianist Laurence Hobgood will perform on Monday at the Arts Club of Washington. Best known for his long run with vocalist Kurt Elling, Hobgood is now building a strong reputation as a bandleader. 7 p.m. Tickets $15-$30.
>> Snarky Puppy is sitting pretty as the foremost among groove jazz bands. The group’s infectious sound will be on full display during its 7 and 10 p.m. sets on Monday at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. Tickets $30-$55.
