MUSIC lovers have been enjoying Stroud's very own jazz festival this week.

Jazz Stroud opened on Thursday, and culminates this evening.

Festival visitors have been soaking up free daytime events, evening concerts, late night live sessions and club nights, with over 60 live acts and DJs performing.

Still to come this evening: Albino Tarantino, at the Ale House until 10pm; The Breath at the Goods Shed, from 9pm; Allysha Joy + Zakia at SVA, John Street, from 10.30pm to 1.30am.

Here's some of the live sessions from today:

Dave Ayre Trio at the Ale House:

Fabled at the Goods Shed:

Photos and videos by Simon Pizzey.