JAZZ musicians Ian Millar and Dominic Spencer are calling into Charlton Down as part of their Jazz in the Village tour.

The pair have been performing together for a number of years playing melodic improvisations on jazz standards and original compositions.

Their style of jazz with Ian on the saxophone and Dominic on piano concentrates on developing melodic ideas within the framework of the melody of a tune, whilst maintaining the concept and groove behind it. The result is a very accessible melodic style which allows them to explore, improvise and develop ideas without losing the essence of each piece of music, and to interact together in as creative a way as possible.

Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, the duo has regularly and extensively toured throughout the UK. They have embarked on many rural tours under their Jazz in the Village series, playing in hundreds of halls, often bringing jazz for the first time to remote communities, performing in intimate settings to appreciative audiences.

The beautiful Scottish scenery that they have seen on their travels has inspired the writing of many pieces of music by Ian.

*Jazz in the Village, Herrison Hall, Charlton Down, Sunday, April 14, 8pm. Tickets cost £10. Call 01305 264060.