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Oct 273 min read

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on ALL ABOUT JAZZ

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

May 104 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

Apr 271 min read

SSBB on The Clare Teal Show on Jazz FM

SSBB featured on The Clare Teal Show on Jazz FM

Apr 254 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...

Apr 223 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...

Feb 17, 20184 min read

PUAL BOOTH with Strictly Smokin' Big Band

Saturday 18th February 2018 Alphabetti Theatre The Alphabetti Theatre was sardine-can full - standing room only. They couldn't have had a...