Jerry Gonzalez.

>> Led by percussionist Sunny Jain, Red Baraat melds the infectious rhythms of bhangra music with the power of a traditional brass band. The band will perform a free outdoor show tonight at Strathmore. 7 p.m.

>> Baltimore-based saxophonist Dan Wallace, who recently completed his music degree in New Orleans, leads an organ quartet through 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Twins Jazz. $10 + $10 food/drink minimum.

>> Bassist Kevin Pace leads his quartet tonight at the Evening Star Cafe. 8 p.m. No cover.

>> Local smooth jazz saxophonist Art Sherrod, Jr. teams up with vocalist veteran R&B vocalist Chanté Moore on Thursday at Blues Alley for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $35 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> Eme & Heteru, based in Maryland, are another addition to the area’s increasingly vibrant Afrobeat scene. They will be at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge on Thursday. 10 p.m. $5.

>> Emy Tseng is a local vocalist specializing in Brazilian and jazz standards. She’ll be leading a band of excellent local talent through 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Twins Jazz on Thursday. $10 + $10 food/drink minimum.

>> Led by composer Terry Dame, Electric Junkyard Gamelan plays groove music on self-invented instruments. The band plays a free show on Friday at the Millennium Stage. 6 p.m.

>> Local saxophonist Russell Carter, Sr. leads a band that includes three of his sons on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.

>> Lovers of true Latin jazz need to head down to Blues Alley this weekend to hear Jerry Gonzales & The Fort Apache Band. A band with a flexible lineup, Gonzalez & Co. have a thorough understanding of both American jazz and Afro-Carribean music, allowing for a true combination of the two. The 8 and 10 p.m. sets on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will feature ace drummer Dafnis Prieto. $25 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> Paul Carr has long been one of the area’s best saxophonists and jazz educators. Two years ago, he became the driving force behind the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival. Carr will lead his band through 9 and 11 p.m. sets on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. $15 + $10 food/drink minimum.

>> DCist faves The Young Lions will hold it down at Bohemian Caverns on Friday and Saturday. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

>> HR-57 hosts regulars Antonio Parker (Friday) and the Saltman-Knowles Quartet (Saturday). 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $15.

>> The Sunday Jazz Lounge continues at Twins Jazz. 8 p.m. $5.

>> Blue Monday Blues hosts veteran local organist/pianist Bill Heid and his band. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.

>> Boston-based vocalist Pat Braxton has a classic style that has earned her comparisons to the great Billie Holiday. She’ll be at Blues Alley on Monday, leading a band through 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $20 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> Saxophonists Lyle Link and Marty Nau continue their Tuesday night residency at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. $10 + $10 food/minimum.