SUNSHINE KINGS
London's top jazz and swing band:
New Orleans, dixieland, 20's, swing, traditional and vintage style
Jazz inspired by the music of New Orleans, the singing and dancing of the 1920's, the dixieland and trad revivals in America and the UK, the small group swing of the 1930's and 40's, and by the musicians we work with here and now from all over the world.
The Sunshine Kings brings it all together into a band that makes people of all ages dance, clap, tap toes, and go home with a smile. Great for dancing, great for listening, great for anyone wanting to have a good time.
The band’s repertoire is drawn largely from the small group jazz of the 20’s and 30’s with a few other interesting numbers from other eras thrown in to spice things up.
Run by Graham Hughes, a jazz musician with a name in his own right, The Sunshine Kings are very popular at jazz clubs around London and the South East, and have toured the length of England appearing at clubs and festivals. They also perform for parties, weddings, events, swing dances, tea dances, dinners...
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“The Sunshine Kings gig at the Globe was one of the highlights of the week” – Bude Jazz Festival
"I had an absolutely brilliant time tonight at CJam. The Sunshine Kings band were fantastic. Haven't had a night 'that' good in ages. Wow!!!" - Chris Riddick, swing dancer
"The Sunshine Kings where SO SO fantastic the other night at the Hornsey Housing Trust AGM – what stars and true professionals they were"
"I wanted to say a HUGE thanks for playing at the wedding. The ceremony music was exactly how we hoped it would be and the reception tunes were spot on." - Tamara, a satisfied bride
"I could not have done it without their fantastic enthusiasm and calm performance – what an amazing and lovely group of performers" - Anne, event organiser
