Jazz Nights All Stars The Mermaid Inn, Mermaid Street, Rye, Thursday, August 21, 7.30pm, £10/£25

LAUNCH of a series of live performances in the Mermaid’s Tudor Room, featuring an all-star line-up headed by special guest Earl Okin accompanied by a two-course supper.

Antonio Forcione and Adriano Adewale St Mary’s Church, Church Square, Rye, Friday, August 22, 7.30pm, £18

THE guitar virtuoso joins forces with Brazilian percussionist Adewale for a mix of soul-jazz with African and Latin rhythms.

Julia Biel Trio The George, High Street, Rye, Friday, August 22, 7.30pm, £15

THE first of a series of intimate jazz club sessions with Ben Watt, Polar Bear and Soothsayers collaborator Biel performing tracks from her Nobody Loves You Like I Do EP.

Kitty LaRoar And The Lucky Victims The George, High Street, Rye, Saturday, August 23, 8pm, £14

BOASTING vintage Monroe-style looks and a trio of cool musicians, Kitty LaRoar will be recreating a smoky late night jazz club night.

Herbie Flowers Presents The Jazz All Stars The George, High Street, Rye, Sunday, August 24, 10am, SOLD OUT, 2.30pm, £25

BRIGHTON’S own Flowers brings an all-star line-up of musicians to Rye for two performances, including saxophonist Charlotte Glasson and guitarist Chris Spedding.

Simon Spillett Quartet The Jazz Lounge, Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye, Sunday, August 24, 7.30pm, £16

THE award-winning British saxophonist plays an intimate show with pianist John Critchinson, bassist Alec Dankworth and drummer Trevor Tomkins.

Ola Onabule St Mary’s Church, Church Square, Rye, Sunday, August 24, 8.30pm, £15

OLA Onabule’s soulful vocals have also been heard headlining at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Vancouver International Jazz Festival and Victoria Jazz Festival.

Joe Stilgoe and Claire Martin The George, High Street, Rye, Monday, August 25, 3.30pm, £ 16

VOCALISTS Stilgoe and Martin join forces to explore the Great American Songbook in this festival closer.