Susanna
The Norwegian founder of Susanna and the Magical Orchestra tours material from her new album, Wild Dog: ethereal songs that suggest a kind of 21st-century Nordic country music, delivered by the mesmerisingly pure-toned singer-songwriter and pianist. St George's, Bristol, 11 October then touring. susannamagical.com
Wayne Shorter
Exclusive UK date from enterprising new Midlands venture Jazzlines, featuring former Miles Davis and Weather Report sax star and jazz composer Shorter. Shorter's quartet (with Danilo Perez on piano, John Patitucci on bass and Brian Blade on drums) is one of the world's most subtly attuned jazz groups. Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham, 1 November. thsh.co.uk
London jazz festival
Britain's biggest jazz festival returns with indestructible sax miracle Sonny Rollins, pianist Herbie Hancock, singer Macy Gray backed by David Murray's big band, and dozens more. Various venues, London, 9 to 18 November. londonjazzfestival.org.uk
Welcome to Lau Land
Innovative and technically formidable Scottish-English folk trio Lau launch their new album, as well as curating a four-day folk festival. This will include Scottish folk-rocker Roddy Woomble, traditionalists Rura, Martin Carthy and more. Kings Place, London, 17 to 20 October. kingsplace.co.uk