Here's our pick of the jazz and blues artists performing at venues around Sussex in the days ahead.

Michael Garrick, Sussex Arts Club, Brighton, August 1 (8pm): The iconic composer and pianist, lauded by Radio 1's Gilles Peterson, leads his quartet with Alan Jackson on drums and Martin Hathaway on alto sax.

Vic Richards, the King and Queen, Brighton, August 3, 12.30pm. Free admission. Popular standards, vibes and drums from the leader with Norman Evans, Frank Taylor and guests.

Lawrence Jones, Lion and Lobster, Brighton, August 3 from 5pm and August 7 (evening). Free. US flute and baritone sax titan leads his Allstars in two action-packed sessions.

Billy Rumfitt, Snowdrop, Lewes, August 4, 8.30pm. Free. Accomplished jazz funk trombonist featured with the John Banks Group.

Ian Price, John Harvey Tavern, Lewes, August 4, 8.30pm. Free. Hare and Hounds, Worthing, August 5, 8.30pm, free. Two shows from the tenor sax wizard's quartet, featuring Simon Robinson, Nigel Thomas and Dave Trigwell.