Michael Whight, principal clarinet with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, will be jazzing it up in Swindon on, Friday February 10.

The Young Musician Of The Year judge will be giving a clarinet recital exploring the work of serious composers writing under the spell of jazz.

He will be accompanied by concert pianist Paul Turner, the founder of the Swindon Recital Series.

On the programme will be pieces by Berstein, who is best known for his work on West Side Story, Lutoslawski, Malcolm Arnold, John McCabe and the king of melody Paul Poulenc.

Michael has played for various orchestras including the London Philharmonic, and he has been both conductor and woodwind coach for the Capital Philharmonic Orchestra as well as professor of clarinet at the Trinity College of Music.

The clarinet player was invited to perform at the 2003 World Orchestra For Peace in St Petersburg, Moscow. It was an honour bestowed only on notable musicians chosen from major orchestras around the world. He was also the first British performer to win the Royal Overseas League Competition for woodwind and brass.

Michael and Paul will perform at the Swindon Arts Centre, Devizes Road, Old Town, from 7.30pm. Tickets are £15, seniors £12.50, students £2.50 and accompanied children under 14 free. For more details call 01793 524481 or visit www.swindontheatres.co.uk - Flicky Harrison