Here's our pick of the jazz and blues performers appearing around Sussex.

LIAM NOBLE QUINTET: Rising composer and pianist leads with help from great saxophone soloist Stan Sulzmann and Chris Biscoe. Brighton Jazz Club at Sussex Arts Club, February 21, 8pm.

GENO WASHINGTON: Genuine US soul survivor from the Sixties onwards, with his band the Purple Aces. Jazzworks at the Old Market in Market Street, Hove, February 22, 9pm.

LAINE CARROLL TRIO: A talented jazz pianist and singers of soul pop and jazz make this a must. The Snow Drop, Lewes, February 24.

KEVIN ALEXANDRA: A brilliant soul bop artist with the house team. Hare and Hounds, Portland Road, Worthing, February 25, 8.30pm.

KAREN LANE QUINTET: Another classy vocalist emerges, with great backing including Dave Colton on guitar, Jeremy Brown on bass and Robin Asplind on piano. Lewes Jazz Club, High Street, Lewes, February 27, 8.15pm.