Here's a round-up of the top jazz and blues performers appearing at Sussex venues in the next seven days.

GEOFF SIMKINS QUARTET: Cool alto sounds from Geoff Simkins leading the brilliant rhythm team of Liam Noble, Simon Woolf and Martin France. Brighton Jazz Club at Sussex Arts Club, April 11, 8pm GEOFF HEARN: The extrovert tenor and soprano stalwart guests with the John Banks Trio featuring Alex Biggs and Tristan Banks. Old Market, Hove, April 13, midday. Admission is free.

LAWRENCE JONES: Still going strong, US baritone and flautist Lawrence leads his Allstars in this rousing session. Lion and Lobster, Sillwood Street, Brighton, April 13, 5pm. Admission is free.

SCOTT HAMILTON QUARTET: US master of swing tenor sax with rhythm from Dave Green, John Bunch and Steve Brown. Swing Jazz Blues at Club Mango, Preston Street, Brighton on April 16 at 8.30pm.

TESS GARRAWAY: The In2it night features US vocalist Tess plus Joss Peach keys and guest Ben Sarfas on violin. Marlborough Theatre, Brighton, April 17, 8pm.