Lavington Ladies Jazz Band was a carnival creation. In the 1930s a group of local ladies formed up, many with unlikely instruments, and entered carnivals. In 1933 they won first prize at Devizes.
Lavington Ladies Jazz band in 1933
We see them on parade here in Market Lavington – the Market Place and they have attracted a goodly audience.
It’s a sad fact that in fancy dress and with instruments in front the ‘performers’ are hard to recognise. Maybe it is more sad that one of the ladies is always recognised. Mrs Hurkett stands next to the bass drum at the back. She was without teeth and this gives her a distinctive look.
We always hope that a blog post will bring information to us. Do get in touch if you can name any of the players – or the audience.
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