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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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
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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
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JAZZVIEWS: "they pack a powerful but beautifully controlled punch"
"Together they pack a powerful but beautifully controlled punch."
Michael Lamb
Jun 10, 20245 min read
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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
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⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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
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SSBB on True Brit on Jazz FM with Helen Meyhew
Listen again to the full show below:
Michael Lamb
May 14, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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😈 Devil May Care - Single Release
😈 DEVIL MAY CARE 😈
Strictly Smokin' Big Band featuring Anthony Strong
Michael Lamb
Apr 19, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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