Extensive travel and study of birdsong, North-East African, Middle-Eastern and C20 western music informs Ian Dixon's unique approach to improvisation and composition.
Best known for his work as a trumpet player and composer/producer with UTE , a fascination with the world of sound and enthusiasm for cross-discipline collaborations has led to work in film and television, with visual artists, choreographers and in digital media. Ian has performed and recorded with a diverse range of artists including
Kumo , Guru , Kenny Garrett , Ape, Corker Conboy , No-Man , Musiikki-Oy, Blow , Night Z, Ramjac , DJ Blame , Irmin Schmidt (Can) , West Park, and most recently, solo as TPT.
Recently returned to residence in Australia after 15 years based in London, Ian balances his schedule of composition, recording and performing in Australia, Europe and the USA with teaching trumpet and improvisation at the Elder Conservatorium, University of Adelaide.
Ian Dixon plays an
Eclipse trumpet.
