THE sweet sound of jazz music will be heard in Pershore this weekend as the town’s 12th annual festival returns.

The Pershore Jazz Festival, which begins tomorrow at 7.30pm and runs until Sunday, will see dozens of bands entertaining guests at Pershore College.

Four venues at the college will host more than 30 sessions in a programme of jazz ranging from New Orleans to traditional and modern jazz.

Tickets for the Friday evening cost £15, and £29 per day for Saturday and Sunday. For more information or to book tickets visit pershorejazz.org.uk or call 01386 554235.