The Panama Jazz Kings, a Devon Band with a reputation of being one of the finest New Orleans style bands in Britain. They play the music associated with George Lewis, Kid Thomas and De De Pierce with a relaxed but exciting ensemble sound. They are in their 31st year, having been founded in Torquay by trombonist Martin Bennett.

The current line up, with one exception is unchanged for the last ten years and is led by Gordon Hunt on clarinet  with Steve Graham on trumpet, Tom Whittingham on trombone, Malcolm Hurrell on banjo, Colin Fulcher on double bass and Colin Bigwood on drums.