The ensemble was born in June 2016 when an excellent group of musicians was gathered to perform as the backing band for a college's musical theatre showcase in the Surrey hills. The band had so much fun performing this style of jazz they decided to create a group to continue. Miles, Tim and Mark were all there then. Phil & Steve joined as founder members of the SRO, with Gerry & Matt completing the band's more recent line-up. Sadly founder bassist Mark Elvin passed away in 2024, so we've welcomed our latest member, Trevor Britten to the team. 

 

The following fine musicians have played at some time with the SRO:

Howard Beagley (trombone), Gerry Berkley (drums), Oli Briant (guitars), Trevor Britten (sousa/bass), Dave Cottrell (drums), Katie Crooks (vocals). Francesca Dowle (vocals), Steve Dummer (reeds/piano), Mark Elvin (tuba/bass), Matt Greaves (guitar), Anto Lawton (reeds), Phil Paton (reeds), James Pattison (guitars), James Pusey (guitars), Pete Roth (guitars), Miles Russell (trumpet/piano), Jim Treweek (piano), James Turner (drums), Tim Wade (trombone) & Accy Yeats (drums).