Kenny Garrett begins a four night run at Blues Alley on Thursday.

The big news this week is the on-going DC Jazz Festival. We suggest you take a look at last week’s festival preview to see DCist’s picks. This week’s abbreviated roundup includes some other noteworthy shows for this week.

>> Saxophonist Craig Alston performs at the Jazz & Cultural Society tonight. 6 to 9 p.m. $5 at the door.

>> Be Steadwell was a revelation when we saw her perform during AMP’s opening weekend. The talented vocalist is now an artist-in-residence at Strathmore, and will take the stage tonight in the historic mansion. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $17.

>> Vocalist Lori Williams performs at the Jazz & Cultural Society on Thursday. 6 to 9 p.m. $10 at the door.

>> Like so many musicians, Kenny Garrett got his big break by playing with the iconic Miles Davis. Thirty years later, he is rightfully considered one of the all-time great saxophonists, and he will be at Blues Alley for a four-night run that begins on Thursday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $30-$35 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Keyboardist Greg Lamont leads a band in tribute to soul jazz pianist Gene Harris on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. $5 at the door.

>> New York-based guitarist Ethan Mann leads his trio on Saturday at Bloombars as part of the DC Jazz Festival’s Jazz in the ‘Hoods lineup. 8:30 p.m. $15 suggested donation.

>> Saxophonist Paul Carr performs at the Jazz & Cultural Society on Sunday. 6 to 9 p.m. $5 at the door.

>> Polish saxophonist and composer Maciej Obara burst onto the European jazz scene in 2006. He is touring the States and will be at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Monday. 8 p.m. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.