>> It’s been a while since we’ve mentioned this, but young musicians or any fan of local jazz should make it a point to check out the jam sessions that take place all over the city. HR-57 hosts jazz jams every Wednesday and Thursday ($8 for general admission, $4 for participants) from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., along with a blues jam every Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m (free). In addition, Twins Jazz hosts a jam session every Sunday night beginning at 9 p.m. Columbia Station on 18th Street also hosts a jam session on Sunday afternoons.

>> Latin jazz icon Gato Barbieri makes a weekend stop this Friday through Sunday at Blues Alley. Tickets to the 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $38 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> Our first must see of the week is unfortunately sold out, but if you can find tickets, try to check out trombonist Sarah Morrow (pictured) this Friday at the Kennedy Center’s KC Jazz club for 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets. Morrow is finding new and innovative ways to merge the harmonic sophistication of jazz with the grooves of R&B and hip-hop. DCist will have a preview of the show later this week. $15

>> Senegalese saxophonist Abdoulaye Ndiaye, now based in New York, brings his infectious mix of traditional African music and modern jazz to Twins Jazz this Friday and Saturday. He is coming to town in support of his latest album, Dakar by Night. Tickets to the 9 and 11 p.m. sets are $15.