A HISTORIC Weymouth attraction will provide the soundtrack of the summer as three musicians including a legendary saxophonist line up to entertain audiences.

Famed jazz musician Courtney Pine will be among the acts featuring in the Nothe Fort sessions this August.

Also appearing will be local musicians who have made their name on the world stage - boogie woogie pianist Ben Waters and guitarist Robbie McIntosh.

The three Nothe Fort Sessions - on Mondays in August, are the brainchild of Ben Waters.

He said: "What better way to start the week than sitting back in the spectacular parade ground at Nothe Fort, listening to legendary musicians on a midsummer evening? Bring a picnic, get your feet stomping and enjoy."

Opening the sessions on Monday, August 15 will be the Robbie McIntosh Band with support from Mickey B and the Night Owls.

Guitarist Robbie has legendary status among his fellow musicians and for good reason. A long term member of the Pretenders and Sir Paul McCartney's Band, he has appeared on countless recordings by music legends such as Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, George Martin, Paul Young, Joe Cocker, Annie Lennox and Carl Perkins. He has performed in major venues all over the globe and played at Live Aid.

The evening is completed with a top terrace view of a fireworks display in Weymouth Bay.

Groundbreaking saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Courtney Pine will take centre stage on Monday, August 22, presenting music inspired by his hit album House of Legends.

Courtney Pine is a jazz legend with trailblazing talent. He has certainly clocked up the accolades, with a string of highly acclaimed recordings and numerous prestigious industry awards including being made a CBE and OBE for services to music. Organisers say it's a 'rare treat' to have a musician of his reputation appearing locally. With special guests, saxophonist Tom Waters, presenting Abel’s collective.

Finally, Monday, August, 29 brings the curator of the Nothe Fort sessions, Ben Waters with The Ben Waters Band to the stage.

Described by Jools Holland as ‘his favourite pianist of all time’, Ben has sold out stages from the Opera House to the Royal Albert Hall. He has worked with industry legends such as The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Paul Weller, Jerry Lee Lewis and many more.

Ben and his Band will present a blistering set of electrifying piano-led rock & roll, boogie-woogie, stomping blues and swing. They will be supported by Dorset’s rockabilly sensations The Surfin' Birds.

Advance tickets, including VIP packages, on sale now at benwaters.com/gigs

Gates open at 5.30pm and the music starts at 6.30pm. Picnics are welcome and there is a licensed bar and food sales at the venue.

Tickets are £22.50 (15+) for the Robbie McIntosh and Ben Waters' gigs and £30 for Courtney Pine. Children's tickets available and under 10s go free.