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

VIC RICHARDS AND FRIENDS, King and Queen pub, Brighton, July 13, 12.30pm: Venerable vibesman and drummer returns to his regular spot, with Norman Evans and Frank Taylor.

LEON DANIEL, Old Market, Hove, July 13, 1.30pm: Emerging titan of jazz piano with John Banks Group. Free.

JULIAN NICHOLAS QUARTET, John Harvey Tavern, Lewes, July 14, 8.30pm: A new jazz night begins, featuring Mark Edwards, Nigel Thomas and Dave Trigwell. Free.

ALYSON GREEN, Hare and Hounds, Worthing, July 15, 8.30pm: Soulful vocalist appears with Alex Biggs, Godfrey Sheppard and Alex Eberhard. Free.

SIMON SAVAGE QUARTET, Greenhouse Effect, Hove, July 16, 9pm: Talented tenor sax leader now appearing weekly, with a selection of talented guest players to make the floor shake and the feet tap.