On Feb. 8, The Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library will host a special free concert by jazz guitarist Peter Sprague. One of the finest guitar players on the planet, as well as a lynchpin of the local music community, Sprague is a virtuoso on the instrument, a master at all the various stylings from pop to Samba. He can be heard on dozens of recordings, both by his own groups as well as sideman with such noted performers as David Benoit and more recently Dianne Reeves. But it’s his solo performances, like this event, which dazzle the most. Whether you’re a music fan on a budget or a jazz aficionado, this performance is one that should not be missed. • Peter Sprague: performs at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library, 4275 Cass St. All ages. Free. http://www.pblibraryfriends.org/concert.htm.