Here's our round-up of the best jazz and blues acts performing at venues around Sussex.

RUSSELL VAN DEN BERG: This rising star of the saxophone appears with his quartet, featuring Robin Aspland on piano and Laurence Cottle on bass. Brighton Jazz Club at Sussex Arts Club, August 15, 8pm.

JAZZ IN THE PARK: Brunswick Festival's annual afternoon session features Lawrence Jones and The Brighton Jazz All Stars, Nigel Thomas, Julian Nicholas Quartet and Skatoons & Sambossa. Brunswick Square, Hove, 12.30 to 6.30pm, August 16.

VIC RICHARDS: Relaxed lunchtime jazz with the vibist and drummer, plus Norman Evans, Frank Taylor and guests. King and Queen, Brighton, August 17, 12.30pm, free.

JOSS PEACH: Excellent pianist performs with top bassist Malcolm Creese and drummer Spike Wells. John Harvey Tavern, Bear Yard, Lewes, August 18, 8.30pm, free.

SIMON SAVAGE: Another chance to catch this colossal tenor sax and his quartet. Snowdrop, South Street, Lewes, August 18, 8.30pm, free.