"...reinventing the big band..." - Jazzwise Magazine "...one of the UK's most effortlessly fluent big bands" - Paul Bream Celebrating 20 years in 2022, 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. SSBB travels the country and draws large audiences at established clubs, festivals and music venues to great acclaim with vocalist Alice Grace. As well as drawing huge, often sell out crowds, in their own right – Stricty Smokin’ have performed with jazz A listers including Claire Martin, Mark Nightingale, Mike Lovatt, Anthony Strong, Joe Stilgoe, Alan Barnes, Paul Booth, and more.