February 1

Pianist Bill Heid performs at Jojo’s from 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

Richmond-based vocalist Jon Bibbs brings his mix of soul, gospel, and jazz to Sotto for 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. sets. $20-$25.

February 2

Mr. Henry’s is launching a jam session for vocalists that takes place every Sunday from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. with host Sharón Clark. This is in addition to the club’s jam session for instrumentalists, which happens on Wednesdays. $10 food/drink minimum.

Area flutist Carrie Rose teams up with filmmaker Ron Toole for an evening of solo flute set to visuals at Rhizome. 5 p.m. $10.

Cloudburst plays Alice’s Jazz & Cultural Society from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $10 at the door.

Woodwind artist Jane Bunnett is a five-time Juno Award winner (the Canadian equivalent to the Grammies). Five years ago, she formed Maqueque, a band comprised of Bunnett alongside five brilliant young female musicians from Cuba. Their most recent album, Oddara, received a Grammy nomination and made numerous top-ten lists in 2016. The ensemble comes to the Atlas for a 7 p.m. performance. $14-$35.

February 3

Blue Monday Blues hosts Full Power Blues from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $5 at the door.

Veteran area guitarists Steve Abshire and Dave Chappell team up for 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley. $22 + minimum/surcharge.

February 4

Strunz & Farah is an acoustic guitar duo that has been performing since 1979. The music initially drew from the Middle Eastern and South American background of the two members, but has since branched out. Strunz & Farah comes to Blues Alley for 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets. $35 + minimum/surcharge.

February 5

Trombonist and jazz activist Shannon Gunn performs with her band at Wild Days on Eaton DC’s roof top from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. No cover.

February 6

On her critically-acclaimed album, Aventurine, bassist/composer Linda May Han Oh brings together a jazz combo, string quartet, and choir to create a palette that defies category. The large collective descends upon the Kennedy Center for a 7:30 p.m. performance. $25.

Clarinetist Kinan Azmeh‘s music draws from jazz, classical, and folk influences along with a healthy dose of his native Syrian tradition. In addition to performing with Yo-Yo Ma’s celebrated Silk Road Ensemble, Azmeh also leads his own ensemble, Cityband. The group comes to Sixth & I Synagogue for an 8 p.m. performance. $35.

Kameleon Beats plays Mr. Henry’s from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. $15 per person minimum.

February 7

Tedd Baker is the lead saxophonist for the Airmen of Note, the big band representing the U.S. Air Force. He also regularly leads his own bands around town and comes to Sotto for 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. sets. $20-$25.

Keyboardist Keiko Matsui kicks off a three night run of 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley. $55 + minimum/surcharge.

Blues guitarist Robert Lighthouse comes to Jojo’s from 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

February 8

Trumpeter John Lamkin, a respected jazz educator who was a longtime faculty member in the University of Maryland system, assembles some of the area’s most respected artists to play Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $5 at the door.

KiDe’ is a soul jazz duo comprised of Kia Bennett and Desiree Jordan. They work regularly with jazz legend Roy Ayers and in the hip-hop world. KiDe’ comes to Sotto for 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. sets. $20-$25.

Joe Lally (bassist for Fugazi, The Messthetics, Coriky) debuts a set of his original compositions along with bandmates Anthony Pirog (guitar) and Jerry Busher (percussion). The trio headlines a bill at Rhizome that also includes POA and Bed Maker. 8 p.m. $10.

The Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall hosts jazz legend Ahmad Jamal. At 89 years old, he is among the last greats of his generation who is still performing. Jamal leads his trio for an 8 p.m. performance. $55-$99.

Vocalist Shirletta Settles plays Jojo’s from 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

February 9

CapitalBop hosts its monthly DC Jazz Loft at Rhizome. 7 p.m. $10 at the door.

Saxophonist Bobby Muncy leads celebrates the music of the late singer-songwriter Elliot Smith at Twins Jazz. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets. $10 + minimum/surcharge.

February 10

The music faculty from George Mason University’s excellent jazz program convenes at Blues Alley for 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets. $22 + minimum/surcharge.

February 11

Rising area vocalist Integriti Reeves plays Blues Alley at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $22 + minimum/surcharge.

February 12

Vocalist Marcelle Pena leads the Manacá Trio for an early bossa nova set at Bossa Bistro + Lounge. 7:30 p.m. $10.

Rhizome hosts an evening of experimental solo performances from Jamison Williams (sax), Kirsten Lies-Warfield (trombone), and alto saxophonist Aaron Martin. 8 p.m. $10.

Baltimore-based trumpeter Brandon Woody leads a band at Wild Days from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. No cover.

February 13

Bilal celebrates Valentine’s Day with two nights of 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. sets at the Kennedy Center. $35-$69.

Satoko Fujii is an influential pianist in the avant-garde world and she performs at Allyworld with her quartet, KAZE. 8 p.m. $20.

February 14

If it’s President’s Day weekend, that means its time for the annual Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, held in Rockville over three days and under the direction of local saxophonist and educator Paul Carr. Headliners at this year’s event include vocalist Vanessa Rubin, drummer Terri Lyne Carrington‘s tribute to pianist Geri Allen, and saxophonist Bobby Watson. The program also features numerous high school and collegiate ensembles, master classes, and panel discussions. Visit the festival website for the full schedule and ticket information.

Saxophonist Carlos Johnson plays Jazz Night in Southwest with his band. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $5 at the door.

Valentine’s Day offers a number of jazz options for the romantically inclined, but CapitalBop‘s presentation of trumpeter Marquis Hill at the Atlas tops the list. Hill’s latest recording, Love Tape, is a celebration of self-affirmation and collective strength. Hill’s band for this performance includes ace drummer Makaya McCraven and area vocalist Christie Dashiell. Freeform, a collective of local musicians play the opening set. 8 p.m. $10-$35.

Vocalist Tony Sands pays tribute to Frank Sinatra at The Hamilton. 8 p.m. $15-$39.75

Vocalists Imani Grace and and Ace Ono team up from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. at Marvin. No cover.

Busy area vocalist Aaron Myers delivers a V-Day set at Jojo’s from 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover, reservations recommended.

February 15

JS Williams is a New York trumpeter with a strong connection to the scene here in D.C. His band comes to Sotto to celebrate the release of his latest album, AXIOMS. 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. sets. $20-$25.

Chilean-born saxophonist Melissa Aldana‘s career got a major boost in 2013, when at age 24 she won the prestigious Monk Competition. She recently released and is touring in support of her fifth album, Visions, inspired by the life of artist Frida Kahlo. Aldana’s quartet performs material from the recording tonight at Sixth & I Synagogue. 8 p.m. $30.

Vocalist Kiyem Ade comes to Jojo’s from 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

February 16

Kahil El’Zabar formerly chaired the internationally acclaimed Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians and has performed all over the world with his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble. The trio, which includes trumpeter Corey Wilkes and saxophonist Alex Harding, comes to Rhizome for an 8 p.m. set. $20.

February 17

Vocalist Anita King comes to Blues Alley for 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets. $22 + minimum/surcharge.

February 18

Long-running fusion band Special EFX comes to Blues Alley. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets. $35 + minimum/surcharge.

February 19

Bassist Steve Novosel has been one of the D.C. area’s first call musicians for over 50 years. Help this elder statesman celebrate his 80th birthday as he performs from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at Alice’s Jazz & Cultural Society. $10 at the door.

Multi-instrumentalist Dante Pope brings a band at Wild Days from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. No cover.

Friends & Neighbors is a quintet out of Norway that uses a cool melodicism as a launch pad for more experimental improvisations. The band headlines an 8 p.m. bill at Rhizome that also includes area bassist Luke Stewart, who seems to launch a new project every month. 8 p.m. $10.

Few jazz musicians have generated more buzz in recent years than saxophonist Kamasi Washington. His 2015 triple album, appropriately titled The Epic, was a sprawling and ambitious effort that earned critical praise and led to noteworthy collaborations with the likes of Kendrick Lamar and John Legend. Washington and his band come to The Howard Theatre for an 8 p.m. set. $50-$55.

The 11th annual INTERSECTIONS Festival begins at the Atlas and runs through March 1st. The festival places itself at the intersection of performing arts, community building, and arts activism, presenting a wide array of multimedia events. Visit the festival website for the full schedule and ticket information.

February 20

Killick Hinds plays a collection of unusual stringed instruments to create a wide range of textures and sounds. He plays Rhizome, headlining a bill of solo performances. 8 p.m. $10.

Spyro Gyra formed in the 1970s during the height of the fusion movement. Though there have been lineup changes, the band is still going strong and tours regularly. The group comes to The Hamilton. $29.75-$54.75.

Soul jazz legend Roy Ayers, one of the most sampled artists in history, kicks off four nights of 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley. $50-$55 + minimum/surcharge.

February 21

Dynamic local vocalist Akua Allrich plays Jazz Night in Southwest with a stellar band. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $5 at the door.

Vocalist Kenny Wesley pays tribute to Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Luther Vandross during 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. sets at Sotto. $20-$25.

Area groove band Sol Roots visits Jojo’s for a special Mardi Gras set. 8 p.m.-11 p.m. No cover.

Veteran local pianist Chris Grasso is launching a jazz vocal series at Mr. Henry’s, which takes place the third Friday of every month. The first session takes place tonight with one of the DMV’s top singers, Lena Seikaly. 8 p.m.-11 p.m. $20.

Al Jarreau was one of the most nimble and gifted jazz vocalists to ever take the stage. His former music director and bassist, Chris Walker, leads a band in tribute to Jarreau at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. 8 p.m. $49 + minimum/surcharge.

Ron Holloway is an area veteran who started out as a hardcore jazzer before becoming the go-to saxophonist on the jam band circuit. His group plays The Hamilton with opener Gordon Sterling & The People. 9 p.m. $10.

Prolific area trombonist Reginald Cyntje plays 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. sets tonight and tomorrow at Twins Jazz. $15 + minimum/surcharge.

February 22

Area drummer Tyler Leak leads a band at Marvin from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. No cover.

Vocalist Lanah Koelle plays Mr. Henry’s from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. $15 per person minimum.

The Dirty Dozen Brass band is one of the legendary street bands to come out of New Orleans, forming in the late ’70s. The ensemble plays The Hamilton with opener Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas. 8 p.m. $25-$30.

February 23

Dancin’ Unlimited is a jazz dance company whose Northern Virgina roots stretch back to 1973. The ensemble presents Spot on Jazz at the Atlas as part of INTERSECTIONS, which is an evening of movement set to blues, jazz, and contemporary genres. 7 p.m. $20.

Guitar greats Raul Midón and Lionel Loueke team up for an intimate duo performance at AMP. 8 p.m. $28-$48.

New York-based trumpeter Michael Sarian brings a quartet to Twins Jazz, playing music that blends his Argentine heritage with modern jazz. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets. $10 at the door.

Guitarist Matt Kingsley leads a band at Bossa Bistro + Lounge. 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. No cover.

February 24

The prestigious Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore recently hired a fantastic set of musicians in its jazz department, including trumpeter Sean Jones, bassist Kris Funn, and guitarist Gavin Horning. These respected instructors come together for 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley. $22 + minimum/surcharge.

February 25

Griot master Cheick Hamala Diabate continues his long-running Tuesday night residency at Bossa Bistro + Lounge. 9:30 p.m. No cover.

February 26

Michael League, mastermind behind the renowned fusion collective Snarky Puppy, assembled the musicians in Bokante to marry Caribbean rhythms with the melodies of Afropop and the blues sounds of the United States. League is on hand to play bass as the band comes to AMP for an 8 p.m. show. $39-$59.

Vocalist/pianist Amy K. Bormet comes to Wild Days from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. No cover.

Area musicians Michael Kramer (guitar) and Tim Whalen (piano) co-lead a 17-piece big band through 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley. $22 + minimum/surcharge.

The District of Raga South Asian classical showcase returns to Bossa Bistro + Lounge, with featured performers Kamaljeet Ahluwalia (santoor) and Jas Ahluwalia (tabla). 9 p.m. $10 at the door.

February 27

Time is Fire is a local band that injects punk rock energy into music that draws inspiration from around the globe. Brendan Canty (Rites of Spring, Fugazi, Messthetics) produced and recorded the group’s new album, In Pieces, and the album release party takes place tonight at DC9. 8 p.m. $10-$12.

Tvameva is a local world music ensemble that recently released its debut album, Upakarma. The band presents an evening of music and spoken word at the Atlas. 8 p.m. $25.

February 28

Veteran area multi-instrumentalist Samuel Prather leads a group for CapitalBop‘s monthly Spotlight Residency, held at Local 16. 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. sets take place tonight and tomorrow. $5 at the door.

Quincy Phillips has been a performer in area clubs since the ’90s and has toured the world with the likes of Christian McBride and Roy Hargrove. He leads his own band, Jumbo Shrimp, through 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. sets at Sotto. $20-$25.

Jason Moran, the Kennedy Center‘s artistic director for jazz, has been celebrating the 20th anniversary of his band, Bandwagon, with a series of concerts at the venue. Tonight’s performance takes a soulful turn toward the deep south with special guests Cassandra Wilson (vocals) and Marvin Sewell (guitar). 8 p.m. $40-$69.

Plena Libre has enjoyed a 20-year career with over a dozen albums recorded and multiple Grammy nominations to its name. Under the direction of Michael Nunoz, the band digs deep into the musical traditions of Puerto Rico and surrounding Caribbean islands and overlays these infectious grooves with rich harmonies. Plena Libre comes to AMP for an 8 p.m. performance. $35-$45.

Ubiquitous area trumpeter Joe Herrera leads his Remix band from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. at Marvin. No cover.

Brian Settles, one of the area’s best saxophonists, brings a band to Jojo’s from 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

February 29

Upward is the brainchild of trumpeter Jason Palmer and pianist/composer Kevin Harris, who interviewed a group of Boston area mothers whose children died because of gun violence. They created a multimedia presentation from these interviews, which the Kennedy Center stages tonight at 7:30 p.m. $15-$35.

Trumpeter Thad Wilson is an area mainstay and his band, Kindred Soul, comes to Sotto for 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. sets. $20-$25.

Kiran Ahluwalia was trained in the vocal traditions of India and Pakistan. She incorporates contemporary and international influences to augment this deep heritage for a truly global sound. Ahluwalia comes to the Barns of Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. $24.

The Hammond B-3 organ played a vital role in 20th century American music, becoming a featured instrument on countless gospel, jazz, soul, and R&B recordings. At age 13, Matthew Whitaker became the youngest-ever artist to receive an endorsement from the Hammond corporation. Now just 18, Whitaker is bringing the instrument into the 21st century with a youthful spirit that is rooted in tradition. Whitaker performs at Sixth & I Synagogue with the Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir and special guests. 8 p.m. $30.