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

"Together they pack a powerful but beautifully controlled punch."

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

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...

Attracting new - and especially younger - audiences to jazz is a problem the music has wrestled with for years; and getting your stuff...