The Temperance Seven
A traditional British jazz band, The Temperance Seven are also known for their
absurdist humor on stage, in addition to their retro aesthetic. Formed on
December 25, 1955 by Chelsea Art School students for a Christmas ball, the
band's line-up includes trombonist and singer-turned-actor Paul McDowell, banjo
player Philip Harrison and drummer Brian Innes. What began as a parody of a
Pasadena jazz ball turned into a perennial band, accompanying Peter Sellers and
Sophia Loren on "Ukulele Song" from their 1960 joint album. The following year
saw the release of the hit "You're Driving ...
