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.

A clarinet summit, a DC Jazz Fest pre-show, an all-female Colombian band, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo are all on the music calendar this month.

See the Silkroad Ensemble at Wolf Trap, a 16-year-old piano prodigy at Jazz Night in D.C., and lots of other jazz acts around D.C. in July.

The city’s jazz clubs, many of which closed pre-pandemic, have grown even more scarce after Sotto, Twins, and Alice’s Jazz and Cultural Society shuttered.

The pandemic has dealt a staggering blow to local music venues, shuttering Twins Jazz, 18th Street Lounge and Alice’s Jazz and Cultural Society so far.

Blues Alley is no stranger to cameos from folks who make news on Capitol Hill.

Tedd Baker’s album release party takes place on Wednesday at Blues Alley.

They’re playing Blues Alley with a stellar band and a mix of new and classic material.

Fraize has been a prominent member of the local jazz scene for decades and releases his new album tonight at Blues Alley.