The Smithsonian may have designated April as Jazz Appreciation Month, but one of the season’s most intriguing programs hits in May. All performances sold out the past two years, so consider this a hot ticket.

Hosted by Dee Dee Bridgewater, the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival marks its 14th thrilling year with three evenings of star- studded performances featuring the world’s top female jazz artists.

[Dee Dee Bridgewater Hosts the 14th Annual Women in Jazz Festival]
Dee Dee Bridgewater (via last.fm)