3^rd – 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.”

REVIEWS:
Gary W, Jan A, Bob P, Veronica W, Paul B: “A fantastic band, all players included, playing a great repertoire of tunes, with the wonderful voice of Marlene Hill. Wow!!”
Gill, Gwyn & John: “Really enjoyed this band. Excellent rhythm section. Especially enjoyed Honeysuckle Rose.“
Phil, Joan, Tony & Christa: ” very enjoyable evening, great musicians with a lovely sound.”
Lesley & Roger: ”A very enjoyable evening with Harry Strutters hot 7. Talented musicians playing a great variety of tunes, with Marlene looking a vision in scarlet in great voice as always. Lets hope they can come back again soon.”
Nick & Heather & Carole: “They Band played with full focus, succeeding with every number and the fabulous Marlene. Wonderful”
John C & Vic P: “The usual excellent performance from this ever popular band plus the even more popular singing of Marlene.”
Ron Norman: “Great band and a great vocalist. Hope to see them back any time.”
Jim & Margaret B: ”Lovely evening, good musicians and vocalist. We especially enjoyed the wonderful voice of Marlene Hill – she is a great asset to the band.”

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