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.