Your run-down of the best in jazz and blues performances around Sussex over the next seven days.

JIM MULLEN: One of the most consistently excellent and entertaining guitarists, voted number one in 2002 Jazz Awards. He performs here with the In2it team led by vocalist Tess Garraway. Marlborough Theatre, Princes Street, Brighton, Sunday, 7.30pm.

CHRISTINE TOBIN BAND: Brilliant vocalist with jazz, latin and folk leanings plus young band of rising stars including Seb Rochford, Liam Noble and Phil Robson. Brighton Jazz Club, Ship Street, Brighton, tonight, 8pm.

CLAIRE MARTIN AND IAN SHAW: Wildly-extovert pairing of cool jazz and soul vocals performing their seasonal special, including Wonder and Bacharach classics. Komedia, Gardner Street, Brighton, Wednesday, 8.30pm.

SOUKOUS KOUMBELE: Congolese-style afro-latin dance band led by singer and percussionist Koko Kanyinda. Jazz Works, The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, Tomorrow, 9pm.

THE CURST SONS: Wild and crazy blues trio, led by Willi Kerr and his fearless zob stick, returning by popular request. The Sussex Arts Club, Ship Street, Brighton, Tuesday, 8.30pm.