Swing jazz blues, the Alan Barnes Octet, swing band Rockin' in Rhythm and Sound Sculptress are our pick of the bunch this week.

ALAN BARNES OCTET: Reed genius unveils an Ellingtonian suite based on Conan Doyle, featuring Stan Sulzmann and Clark Tracey. Brighton Jazz Club at Sussex Arts Club, May 9, 8pm CHRIS HOWES: Pianist Chris performs with bassist John Banks. Old Market, Hove, 12.30pm. Free.

CHICHESTER JAZZ COLLEGE: This well-established course presents a range of newcomers, directed by Adrian Kendon. Hare and Hounds, Worthing, May 13, 8.30pm. Free.

ROCKIN' IN RHYTHM: Popular swing band featuring trumpeter Jo Hunter and vocalist Rachel Bundy. Swing Jazz Blues at Club Mango, Preston Street, Brighton. May 14, 8.30pm.

SOUND SCULPTRESS: Vocalist Tess Garraway with Steve Lawson and multi-instrumentalist Joss Peach. Marlborough Theatre, Brighton, May 15, 10.30pm.