Strictly Smokin' Big Band

Ant Law, Joe Steels, Joe Webb, And More

by Colin Muirhead
September 20, 2025

Featuring songs by acts performing soon at the Newcastle Jazz Festival and elsewhere in North East England, plus new music, with tracks by the Strictly Smokin' Big Band, Ant Law, Joe Steels, Joe Webb, Sunna Gunnlaugs, Emily Masser and more. Playlist Strictly Smokin' Big Band “All the Things You Are" from Sings Ella Fitzgerald ...

Alexia Gardner, Nel Begley, Fergus McCreadie, And More

by Colin Muirhead
August 16, 2025

Featuring music by acts performing in North East England soon and showcasing new releases, with tracks by Dean Stockdale, Alexia Gardner, Nel Begley, Fergus McCreadie, the Strictly Smokin' Big Band, and more. Playlist Dean Stockdale “Blues Etude" from Celebrating Oscar (Self Released) 00:00 Milne Glendinning Band “Am I Missing Something?" from You Me Him ...

Gregory Porter, Jo Harrop, Strictly Smokin�� Big Band, And More

by Colin Muirhead
May 2, 2025

Featuring vocal tracks linked to gigs taking place in North East England during May. With music by Gregory Porter, Jo Harrop, Robben Ford, Curtis Stigers, Strictly Smokin' Big Band and more. Playlist Gregory Porter “On My Way to Harlem" from Be Good (Mot��ma Music) 00:00 Jo Harrop “The Path of a Tear (Live--Acoustic Version)" ...

Strictly Smokin' Big Band: Strictly Smokin' & Friends

by Neil Duggan
May 22, 2024

They can be stuffy and old-fashioned. That is the view that many, especially the younger demographic, have about big bands. Making serious headway into changing those perceptions is Michael Lamb. He is the main composer, arranger and trumpeter for the Strictly Smokin' Big Band. He set up the band in 2003 and they have steadily developed ...