Simon Bates Quartet

From Jamie Cullum to Kylie Minogue, Elvis Costello to Dizzee Rascal, Lulu to Chaka Khan, Seal to Alfie Boe, John Dankworth and Cleo Laine to Bill Bruford, saxophonist SIMON BATES has collaborated with them all, as well as serving as MD for Rick Astley, Alexander Armstrong and Bette Midler.

Tonight, he salutes PAUL DESMOND, the maestro of saxophone cool and composer of the legendary “Take Five”.

With CHRIS INGHAM (piano), MALCOLM CREESE (bass) and GEORGE DOUBLE (drums).