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Brand-new single available to stream on all platforms now, plus a brand-new 360˚ video!

"Buoyant up-tempo grooves, strong ensemble work and engaging arrangements make this an exemplary big band recording."

Get hold of and listen to this bold and vibrant album and go with the musicians on a musical journey through contemporary big band music.

"Strictly Smokin’ outfit preaches the gospel of big band jazz with joyous and at times blistering zeal"

❝Compelling writing, tear-away execution, and a bevy of star guests excelling: a shoe-in for my 2024 Top Ten.❞

Listen again to the full show below:

The Strictly Smokin’ Big Band, the only ensemble of its kind in the North East of England, will launch its latest album Strictly Smokin’ and

Our second single featuring some wonderfully virtuosic flute playing from the amazing GARETH LOCKRANE is out now!

SSBB featured on The Clare Teal Show on Jazz FM

One of the key messages for anyone taking an interest in this release is that we’re keen to show that great big band music can exist...

Attracting new - and especially younger - audiences to jazz is a problem the music has wrestled with for years; and getting your stuff...

 😈 DEVIL MAY CARE 😈 Strictly Smokin' Big Band featuring  Anthony Strong

Strictly Smokin' featuring Anthony String with Devil May Care opening Alban Low's Jazz London Live Show this weekend... listen below:

SSBB can hold their own with just about any big band past, present and, probably, future.

PRESS RELEASE Strictly Smokin’ Big Band STRICTLY SMOKIN’ & FRIENDS Jazz Sound Records – JSR014 Friday 17 May 2024 Album release (CD &...