Here are the jazz and blues performers not to be missed at venues around Sussex.

Tommy Emmanuel: A rare chance to see this gifted Australian guitarist, rated by Chet Atkins to be of the greatest players on the planet. Sallis Benney Theatre, November 17, £13 .

Dennis Rollins Badbone and Co: The funkiest trombone on the block with a top line-up. Sixteen-year-old whizzkid Joshua McKenzie is now on drums. Old Market, Hove, November 15, 9pm, £13.

Woolfnotes: Simon Woolf moves from bass to piano, leading a strong band with trombone player Mark Nightingale and Canadian newcomer Steve Kaldestad. Brighton Jazz Club November 15. 8pm. £8/£7.

Cleveland Watkiss And Source: Ranging from hip-hop to gospel this features Byron Wallen on trumpet. Pavilion Theatre, Brighton, November 16. 8pm. £10/£8.

Paul Austin Kelly: US vocalist sings jazz classics with the help of pianist Al Clogston, bass player Godfrey Sheppard and drummer Malcolm Mortimer. In aid of the Lewes Library Fund. Lewes Jazz Club, High Street, Lewes, on November 21. 8.15pm. £7.50.

Jim Lawless: Vibes soloist, formerly of the BBC Big Band, guests with the house quartet at the Hare and Hounds, Worthing, on November 19. Free entry.