The DC Jazz Festival is spreading the jazz gospel around the city as much as possible, with shows planned at various venues in addition to the main event at The Wharf.

The second annual festival is highlighting classic musicians and bands that embody D.C.’s signature sound — and a new generation of artists influenced by them.

Now in its 13th year, this favorite of the local jazz community returns this month with some new offerings, including the launch of a jazz-focused magazine.

There’s bhangra brass to celebrate Holi, Washington Women in Jazz is back, and a dynamite singer puts on a tribute to Chaka Khan at jazz and international shows around D.C. this month.

The 25th anniversary of one of the region’s top jazz orchestras and an all-female Colombian group playing ancestral music are among the jazz and global music events around town this month.

These local artists are worth adding to your listening rotation, and many have new music and shows on the horizon.

Our monthly jazz and international picks include some holiday fare — including some New Year’s Eve options — but plenty of other acts doing their regular thing, whether it’s avant-garde piano or classic vocals.

District of Raga is programming at Wolf Trap, Bobby Felder brings a jazz orchestra to Westminster Presbyterian, and there are plenty of other jazz shows happening around town this month.

You can check out a day of international music at The Parks at Walter Reed, see some of the region’s best student groups at Jazz4Justice, or see a local premiere of Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés’ latest work at shows around D.C. this month.

September brings two more jazz festivals after the DC Jazz Fest, a reunion of veteran band Stickman, and a celebration of Salvadoran and Indian music to venues around D.C.