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"A monumental evening..." - Emma Rawicz with Strictly Smokin' Big Band
A monumental evening that will surely live long in the memory of those fortunate to be present on an evening of astounding, adventurous...
Michael Lamb
Feb 252 min read
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Dennis Rollins with SSBB
Once again the indefatigable Strictly Smokin' Big Band pulled in the crowds at the Glasshouse (Sage, Gateshead). Along with their star guest
Bebop Spoken Here
Feb 23, 20242 min read
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MATT FORD with Strictly Smokin' Big Band
FRIDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2023 HALL 2, SAGE GATESGEAD It doesn't get much better than this. Top singer (actually two top singers) and a big...
Bebop Spoken Here
Feb 27, 20232 min read
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PETE LONG with Strictly Smokin' Big Band
SATURDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 2022 HALL 2, SAGE GATESGEAD I'd heard Pete Long's Ellington/Strayhorn inspired suite based around Gustav Holst's...
Bebop Spoken Here
Feb 26, 20222 min read
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MIKE LOVATT with Strictly Smokin' Big Band
SATURDAY 29TH FEBRUARY 2020 HALL 2, SAGE GATESHEAD Some cats can some cats can’t. Mike Lovatt can! Mike Lovatt can do what? Mike Lovatt...
Bebop Spoken Here
Feb 29, 20202 min read
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MARK NIGHTINGALE with Strictly Smokin' Big Band
Saturday 23rd February 2019 Hall 2, Sage Gateshead Michael Lamb and the SSBB think big when they book a guest artist. Over the last few...
Bebop Spoken Here
Feb 23, 20194 min read
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