The Brubeck/Desmond Experience

Performing the incredible music of Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond, from the albums Time Out through to Jazz Impressions of Japan and Desmond’s music from the post Brubeck Quartet.

We play many of the great tracks from ‘Time Out’ and Time Further Out’ written by Desmond and Brubeck
Take Five, Three To Get Ready etc. We capture the ‘cool classic’ sound of the great Brubeck Quartet and the later era of The Paul Desmond Quartet. 
The Brubeck/Desmond Experience presents a rare live performance of music from Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond’s legendary Time Out album, one of the best selling and most influential jazz records of all time. These pieces, famous for their daring time signature shifts and rhythmic complexity, are seldom heard on stage today. This concert offers a unique chance to experience these groundbreaking works, along with other classics from the Brubeck and Desmond catalogue, brought to life with the quartet’s signature clarity, swing, super cool sound and contemporary energy.

Tom Donald is a pianist and composer known for blending classical language with jazz improvisation and contemporary harmony. His concerts move easily between original works, lyrical improvisations and reimagined repertoire shaped by influences from Classical and Jazz influences. He is also the founder and director of the London Contemporary School of Piano, and performs regularly across the UK and internationally. (Right)

Mark Buckingham is a London based saxophonist and clarinettist with a long career across jazz, funk, blues, classical and contemporary music. A former British Army bandsman, he has freelanced since 1980 and performs with groups including The Groove Warriors, The Buckingham and Donald Quartet, The Brubeck/Desmond Experience, The MB Big Band and The Buckingham Trio. He is known for his versatility across the full sax and clarinet family and his extensive recording work. https://buckinghamjazz.xyz/ (Left)

Theo Buckingham, (son of Mark) has been performing since 8 years old with his father in all manner of musical situations, Funk, Jazz, World Music, Big Band, Drum & Bass etc. Founder of the Drum London teaching practice. https://www.drumlondon.com/ (Center Left)

Wun Chan a highly experienced busy London based Double Bass Player. Performs with many great London musicians. (Center Right)