Christian Scott

>> Hawaiian folk artist Gary Haleamau brings his slack key guitar prowess and his unmistakably Hawaiian falsetto style of singing to the Millennium Stage tonight. 6 p.m. Free

>> Many consider alto saxophonist Shenole Latimer a jazz star on the rise. You can catch this up-and-comer tomorrow night at Twins Jazz. Call 202-432-0072 for set time and cover information.

>> Three Stars alums and DCist faves The Young Lions perform on Friday at Jazz in the Garden. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free

>> On Friday, Jazz Night in Southwest hosts a group featuring some fantastic local players, including vocalist Mavis Water, pianist Jon Ozment, and trumpeter Donvonte McCoy. 6 to 9 p.m. $5

>> This Friday, 18th Street Lounge regulars See-I team up with jazz-funksters Mojai at Jammin' Java. 10 p.m. $10

>> Still in his early 20s, trumpeter and New Orleans native Christian Scott is considered the latest of the Crescent City's horn blowers whose lineage started with the legendary King Oliver and Louis Armstrong and has continued with such marquee trumpeters as Wynton Marsalis, Terence Blanchard and Nicholas Payton. He will be making his area debut as a bandleader this Friday and Saturday at the historic Bohemian Caverns, in support of his electric recent release, Anthem. Tickets to the 9 and 11 p.m. sets are $20.

>> Local vocalist Armand Ntep, a native of Cameroon, brings his blend of African, Latin, and jazz stylings to Twins Jazz on Friday and Saturday. Tickets to the 9 and 11 p.m. sets are $15.

>> HR-57 hosts regulars Antonio Parker and A.J. Parham this Friday and Saturday. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $12

>> Tonolec, comprised of musicians Charo Bogarín and Diego Pérez, performs in Spanish and traditional Toba chants, combining instruments and electronica. They appear Saturday on the Millennium Stage. 6 p.m. Free

>> Four Across is a young band that reflects the best of contemporary acoustic jazz. Their compositions retain the harmonic and rhythmic sophistication of jazz tradition while presenting an ensemble sound that is accessible to all. They will be at Twins Jazz on Sunday. 8 p.m. $10

>> Local Brazillian percussionist and vocalist Gigi performs on Sunday at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge. 10 p.m. Free

>> This is a good time to remind all of you that Three Stars alum Thad Wilson leads his excellent jazz orchestra every Monday at Bohemian Caverns. $5 w/ a two drink minimum.

>> Three Stars alum John Lee and Unbuckled 7 alum Matt Grason team up as members of the Fourth Stream Project at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge on Monday. 9 p.m.

>> Next Tuesday is your second chance to see fusion-ites Mojai, as they play at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge. 10 p.m. No cover.