3rd – Tony Scriven’s Sunshine Jazz Band. See Scriven on the Band Blurbs page.
Reviews:
Tony & Jenny B: “We enjoyed the Sousaphone, Gospel songs the soprano sax and Tony Scriven’s double time driving base drum, and his great drumming his right foot must ache!”
John C and Vic P: “This ever popular band playing all the old standards , gospels, marches and blues, as featured by Monty Sunshine and before him Sydney Bechet, featured here, very ably by Trevor Whiting.”
Gwyn, Gill & John: “We all loved this band, very strong rhythm section, in a set full of old favourites. Hope they can come back soon.”
Barry R & Rick P: “Very good start and got even better as the evening went on! Whistling Rufus was brilliant!”
Jan, Veronica & Paul: “Thank you for an entertaining evening with an excellent band . Full of variety & great musicians.”
Malcolm: ”A Great evening’s entertainment by six great musical talents. Lots of trad standards. I liked the spirituals and particularly A Closer Walk with Thee. Book ’em agin!”
Tim & Andrew: “Excellent blend of music from a great band. The many classic standard numbers went down very well.”
Lesley & Roger: “A great evening’s entertainment with all trad favourite tunes played with great energy, by six talented musicians. Particularly liked “Whistling Rufus” played on the Sousaphone.”
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