The golden days of Sunderland and East Durham jazz bands always bring back great memories.
Here are 11 of the loveliest scenes we could find from the Sunderland Echo archives and they all date between 1974 and 1981.
We’ve got members of the Sunderland Juvenile jazz band sharing one umbrella on a rainy day in 1979, and a 1981 photo of Seaham Youth Centre Jazz Band mascot Lee Davison, standing next to a drum which was twice his size.
There are memories of mascots, band leaders and parades. All we want now are your memories of the jazz bands you were in and you can share them by emailing [email protected]
5. So much silverware
Hotonians Jazz Band mascot Dawn Carpenter, aged 6, had trophies all around her when she was pictured with the honours won by the band in 1975. | se
6. Smiles from Southwick
These two youngsters were engaged in some friendly conversation at the Southwick Carnival in 1974. | se
7. Deep in thought
This young member of the Ryhope jazz band was deep in thought when this 1974 photo was taken. Tell us if you recognise them. | se
8. Ready to march
One of the lead members of a jazz band is waiting at the front of the procession to begin marching 52 years ago. | se