Melissa James

The Kyle Eastwood Band, Ian Shaw and Sarah Jane Morris, Herbie Flowers, the Melissa James trio and singer/pianist Theo Jackson with his trio are among the artists confirmed to appear at the Rye International Jazz Festival in east Sussex in the summer over the late August bank holiday weekend from 22-26 August. The organisers say the festival will also embrace street entertainment, an educational programme and a mardi gras street parade.

The George in Rye: one of the main festival venues

Details of dates and venues are: Theo Jackson trio Friday 23 August (The George in Rye); Melissa James and band Saturday 24 August (The George in Rye); Kyle Eastwood Band Saturday 24 August (Rye College Theatre); Herbie Flowers Jazz Breakfast Sunday 25 August (11am) (The George in Rye); Ian Shaw and Sarah Jane Morris Sunday 25 August, (St Mary’s Church); Earl Okin in cabaret Sunday 25 August (The George in Rye); and Paul Gunn and Worsted Monday 26 August (The George in Rye). More at www.ryejazz.com