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NEW SINGLE & 360˚ VIDEO RELEASED: TIME AFTER TIME
Brand-new single available to stream on all platforms now, plus a brand-new 360˚ video!

Michael Lamb
May 181 min read


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

Michael Lamb
Oct 27, 20243 min read


Bold & vibrant - AT THE BARRIER
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.

Michael Lamb
Oct 27, 20244 min read


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

Michael Lamb
Jun 10, 20241 min read


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

Michael Lamb
May 18, 20242 min read


SSBB on True Brit on Jazz FM with Helen Meyhew
Listen again to the full show below:

Michael Lamb
May 14, 20241 min read


UK JAZZ NEWS: Smokin’ Hot Big Band. New album ‘Strictly Smokin’ and Friends’
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

Michael Lamb
May 10, 20244 min read


NEW SINGLE: Daisy Mae - out now
Our second single featuring some wonderfully virtuosic flute playing from the amazing GARETH LOCKRANE is out now!

Michael Lamb
May 3, 20241 min read


SSBB on The Clare Teal Show on Jazz FM
SSBB featured on The Clare Teal Show on Jazz FM

Michael Lamb
Apr 28, 20241 min read


JAZZ VIEWS: Michael Lamb Take Five Q&A
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...

Michael Lamb
Apr 25, 20244 min read


JAZZWISE: "Reinventing the big band with visuals, interactivity and crowdfunding"
Attracting new - and especially younger - audiences to jazz is a problem the music has wrestled with for years; and getting your stuff...

Michael Lamb
Apr 22, 20243 min read


😈 Devil May Care - Single Release
😈 DEVIL MAY CARE 😈
Strictly Smokin' Big Band featuring Anthony Strong

Michael Lamb
Apr 19, 20241 min read


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

Michael Lamb
Apr 12, 20242 min read


Bebop Spoken Here | Album review: Strictly Smokin' Big Band - Strictly Smokin' & Friends (Jazz Sound Records JSR 0019)
SSBB can hold their own with just about any big band past, present and, probably, future.

Bebop Spoken Here
Apr 6, 20244 min read


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

Michael Lamb
Mar 14, 20243 min read
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