Members of the "Doc" Simons Trio have more than 150 years combined experience of playing live music — but they are hoping to put a fresh spin on classic jazz at a concert this weekend.

Edwin (Doc) Simons, Cyril Richardson, and Clarence (Tootsie) Bean will perform at Lido at Elbow Beach on Sunday, after forming just two months ago.

The three musicians, all seniors and semi-retired, have played together previously in other bands and worked with legends in the music world, both local and international.

Organist Mr. Richardson said: "In this reincarnation, we've not been together too long. Have you heard of 'the last hurrah'? This is it."

Mr. Richardson has played with local groups the Hamiltonians and the House Rockers, along with Howard Lee. Saxophonist Mr. Simons has performed alongside Neil Diamond, The Temptations, Lou Rawls and Stevie Wonder, while Mr. Bean, in his 70-year career as a drummer, has worked with Ruth Brown and the Countsmen.

"He's Bermuda's best drummer. Nobody will dispute that," said Mr. Richardson.

Mr. Bean said: "I did all the music scenes here. Overseas, I've been all over New York, all different places. Europe, Canada, Japan, Korea. I used to play a lot at schools in the US. Give them a little of the history, explain about my instruments.

"Music is strange. They say it's a universal language. In Japan, those kids will get up and sing the songs in English, and know every lyric, but then when you speak to them in English, they don't know what you're saying."

Former Culture Minister Dale Butler, entertainment director for the Little Venice Group, which owns Lido, sees the show as not only an opportunity for the band to reconnect with older fans, but to introduce their music to a younger audience.

"We hope to have some of the young people come around. It's a golden opportunity to take in the view and listen to the music," said Mr. Butler. "These musicians are still here and they're still giving back. We're fortunate to have our legends alive and playing."

The concert starts at 7 p.m. Call 505-3409 for more information.