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Jazz trumpeter Chrisian Scott is as likely as anyone to become the new face of the genre. He’s talented and charismatic enough to make non-jazz fans take notice but with enough respect within the genre to reach its upper echelons. Bohemian Caverns 2003 11th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-299-0800

The 83-year-old is a little-known legend when it comes to Southern Appalachian country-blues. The Hamilton 600 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-787-1000

A mere 17 years after its distorted debut, the D.C. indie rock band returns with a cleaner, more considered sound. With Deathfix and SUn Wolf. Black Cat 1811 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-667-4490

The Rebel Vybz band features members of the original Wailers -- yes, Bob Marley's Wailers -- at Patty Boom Boom every Thursday. Patty Boom Boom 1359 U St. NW, Washington, DC

Friday and Saturday late nights are given over to zydeco and R&B, but Wednesday through Saturday, starting around 6:30 p.m., the sounds of brass ring through the second-floor lounge. Bayou 2519 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-223-6941

Show up between 5:30 and 7 p.m. to get 50 percent off all wines by the glass. Just as the specials end, the show begins. Bistrot Lepic 1736 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-333-0111

With tongue firmly planted in cheek, this band has its roots in jazz groups that have been playing in bars around Arlington and Falls Church since the 1970s. The group has made St. Elmo's its home since 1998. St. Elmo's Coffee Pub 2300 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA | 703-739-9268

Another homecoming show for the band that became breakout stars with its gorgeously psychedelic 2009 album named after the Maryland venue. Merriweather Post Pavilion 10475 Little Patuxent Pwy., Columbia, MD | 410-715-5550

The Boss comes back to town, and this time brings his rousing rock-and-roll to Nationals Park. Nationals Park 1500 South Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC | 202-675-6287

The late Chuck Brown’s annual birthday concerts at the 9:30 Club were epic. The hours-long shows featured Brown, of course, but also a cavalcade of go-go stars performing to pay homage to the Godfather. This Saturday’s concert should blow the roof off the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in a similar fashion. In addition to Brown’s longtime backing band, the Original Soul Searchers, the bill includes a who’s who of go-go groups: Trouble Funk, Hot Cold Sweat, E.U., Backyard Band, Junkyard Bard and Suttle Thoughts. Brown’s daughter KK is among the hosts. Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place, Washington, DC