❝A monumental evening that will surely live long in the memory of those fortunate to be present on an evening of astounding, adventurous and forward looking music. A landmark in the advancement of big band jazz.❞ - Bebop Spoken Here ➡️ Photos and full review of the show here: www.strictly-smokin.co.uk/post/a-monumental-evening-emma-rawicz-with-strictly-smokin-big-band 🎷 Strictly Smokin' Big Band feat. Emma Rawicz 📝 Portrait of Today (comp/ arr Emma Rawicz) 🗓️ Friday 21st February 2025 📍 The Glasshouse, Gateshead

"Sit on My Knee and Tell Me That You Love Me" - Emma Smith & Strictly Smokin' Big Band www.strictly-smokin.co.uk Emma Smith with SSBB at The Common Room in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on Sunday 29th February 2024.

Touring Spring/ Summer 2025 Further details and tickets at www.strictly-smokin.co.uk

Listen again: https://jazzfm.listennow.link/189767699

Tickets: https://www.thefirestation.org.uk/whats-on/116/the-best-jazz-musicians-the-north-has-to-offer-return-to-sunderland/strictly-smokin-big-band Celebrating 20 years in 2022, Michael Lamb’s Strictly Smokin’ Big Band prides itself on versatility. Originally rooted in swing, SSBB has evolved into an ensemble also performing new, original and contemporary material. Its ranks boast the best jazz and commercial musicians the North has to offer. This show at Sunderland’s The Fire Station is to launch the band’s long-awaited third album: Strictly Smokin’ Big Band and Friends. This performance will feature Michael Lamb’s brand new arrangements performed by special guests Alan Barnes and Bruce Adams. The full Strictly Smokin’ team will be performing alongside vocalist Alice Grace. The album will be on sale and features top soloists: Mike Lovatt, Ross Stanley, Polly Gibbons, Mark Nightingale, Bruce Adams, Anthony Strong, Gareth Lockrane, Alan Barnes and Paul Booth.