1 STACEY KENT
Breezy standards from the American expat singer who has become a swing fixture over here. Ronnie Scott’s, Frith Sreet, W1 (www.ronniescotts.co.uk 020-7439 0747), Thur
2 MARK NIGHTINGALE/ ANDY PANAYI LITTLE BIG BAND
Superb trombone/baritone duels inspired by the recordings of Gerry Mulligan. Wakefield Sports Club, Eastmoor Road, Wakefield (01977 680542), Fri
3 JUST EAST OF JAZZ
Jeremy Shoaham finds a tuneful way of blending Balkan riffs with klezmer melodies. The Winchester, Poole Hill, Bournemouth (www.bournemouthjazz.org 01202 552206), Tues
4 THE SWINGCATS:AT THE MOVIES
A chance to revisit the golden age of the Hollywood musical. Ryan Centre, Fairhurst Road, Stranraer (01776 703535), Thur
5 ANITA WARDELL
Scat vocalist and arch- bebopper dips into her
new album, Noted. The Vortex Jazz Club, Gillett Street, N16 (www.vortexjazz.co.uk 020-7254 4097), Sat