Somehow, between hanging out with celebrities and helping with sketches like “Slow

Somehow, between hanging out with celebrities and helping with sketches like “Slow Jam the News” and “History of Rap” as Jimmy Fallon’s house band, Philadelphia-born neo-soul/hip-hop eight-piece The Roots found time to release its 11th full-length, . . . And Then You Shoot Your Cousin. The concept album is a big departure from the more playful side of the band that’s seen on TV—an honest look at African-American stereotypes told through the eyes of various characters and the voices of multiple featured artists. With Lion Babe. The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., 628-3151, showboxonline.com. Through Monday. 8 p.m. $65 adv./$75 DOS. All ages.

After nearly 40 years in the business, Grammy-winning singer and conga player Poncho Sanchez is a major figure in both the jazz and Latin-music communities. His latest with His Latin Jazz Band, Live in Hollywood, combines both sides of his musical background and his expertise as a bandleader. The ensemble’s performance is so on-point that if the audience applause and Sanchez’s moment of tribute to musician Clare Fischer were removed, Live in Hollywood could pass for a studio recording. This level of perfection doesn’t happen often, and is a testament to Sanchez’s command of the genre. Jazz Alley. Through Tuesday. 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. $32.50. All ages.