What’s on for a Sunny Monday and the rest of the week

From Grammy nominees and rising UK stars to organ-driven hard bop and Brazilian fusion, here are a few of the standout jazz gigs for the week ahead.The focus here is London and Nottingham. Why Nottingham? Well the East Midlands city is home to one of England’s top regional day in, day out jazz clubs in Peggy’s Skylight. Food is an option there and won’t cost you an arm and a leg. In fact jazz in a club is incredible value when you think about what you’d pay if you wanted to take in a top West End show or trouser a ticket every couple of weeks – if you could even get one – for the Arsenal. So you don’t have to worry about drinking on an empty stomach if trekking in from the suburbs or neighbouring towns and haven’t a clue where to grab a bite or have to make do with a Ginsters dodging the rain sheltering in a shop doorway yet again. And yet crucially the menu puts jazz music centre stage.

Ben Sidran Quartet

Ronnie Scott’s, London — Tonight
The veteran pianist, vocalist and broadcaster returns to Soho with his acclaimed quartet.

Stefan Mahendra

Ronnie Scott’s, London — Tuesday
One of the emerging names on the contemporary UK jazz scene.

Deadbeat Brass

Peggy’s Skylight, Nottingham — Wednesday
New Orleans-inspired brass, funk and groove-led ensemble.

Lakecia Benjamin: We Dream

Ronnie Scott’s, London — Wednesday
New generation American saxophonist presents music from We Dream.

Matt Ratcliffe’s Unity

Peggy’s Skylight, Nottingham — Thursday
Hammond organ-led hard bop and soul-jazz project.

Jahari Stampley Soul Family Trio

Ronnie Scott’s, London — Thursday
One of the most exciting young pianists to emerge from the Chicago scene.

Da Lata

Peggy’s Skylight, Nottingham — Friday
Long-running Brazilian-jazz fusion project blending acoustic and electronic influences.

Cory Wong

Ronnie Scott’s, London — Friday
Grammy-nominated guitarist celebrated for his infectious funk grooves and high-energy live shows.

Steven Bamidele

Ronnie Scott’s, London — Friday

Dave Lewis’ 1Up

Peggy’s Skylight, Nottingham — Saturday
Jazz, soul and funk crossover from the renowned saxophonist and broadcaster.

Cory Wong

Ronnie Scott’s, London — Saturday

Kaidi Akinnibi

Ronnie Scott’s, London — Saturday
Acclaimed London saxophonist whose work spans jazz, soul and contemporary improvised music.

Pat McCarthy Quartet ft Shannon Reilly

Peggy’s Skylight, Nottingham — Sunday

Cory Wong

Ronnie Scott’s, London — Sunday

Acantha Lang

Ronnie Scott’s, London — Sunday
Award-winning soul and jazz vocalist.

Harry Diplock Trio

Ronnie Scott’s, London — Sunday
Gypsy jazz guitar.

Mopomoso

Vortex Jazz Club, London — Sunday
Long-running free-improv spot.