National Kazoo Day is on the way. Okay, so it's an American celebration but we think you’ve got plenty to shout about closer to home.
There have been so many jazz bands of note in our area and here are some that we found in the Mail archives.
There’s the Hartlepool Flamingoes, Hartlepool Zodiacs, West View Headlanders and Shotton Legionnaires.
So let’s celebrate the USA’s National Kazoo Day on January 28 by singing up about our own local stars.
1. Wonderful in Washington
Washington Greys were pictured at Washington Old Hall in 1975. Photo: se
2. Memories from 1979
In perfect rhythm as they march on parade at Houghton Feast in 1979. Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Retro in Ryhope
Ready to perform at the Ryhope Community Association Carnival in 1995. Photo: se
4. Pictured in Thorney Close
Julie Robson, Alison Ramshaw and Gillian Mountain, members of Boldon Colliery Highlanders jazz band, were pictured rehearsing before the Thorney Close Carnival, in 1975. Photo: Sunderland Echo