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The Strictly Smokin' Big Band

Overview

  • 19 piece Big Band.
  • All styles of Jazz and Swing music covered.
  • Two vocalists (Male/ Female)
  • 13 piece horn section.
  • Fantastic for Weddings, Corporate events and Parties of all types.

Price Range

Prices range from £700 to £3000

About

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, The Strictly Smokin' Big Band is now a well established ensemble in the North East, lead by trumpeter Michael Lamb.

With a repertoire taking all styles of Jazz and Swing music ranging from Duke Ellington to Gordon Goodwin via Buddy Rich, Bob Mintzer, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra - there's something for everyone to enjoy.

We are available for all occasions and events at very competitive rates. We regularly provide entertainment for weddings, corporate events, parties, functions, charity galas and a variety of other functions...

Where are they based?

The band is based in Newcastle Upon Tyne and regularly gig all over the North East of England including Newacstle, Sunderland and Durham.

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Sample Set List

Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra/ Count Basie
Wonderwall - Oasis
How High The Moon - Lewis
Theme from 'Family Guy' - Walter Murphy
I've Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
Big Spender (from Sweet Charity) - Cy Coleman
Mack The Knife - Duke Ellington
Don't Rain On My Parade - Barbera Streisand
On The Sunny Side Of The Street - Count Basie
Ol' Man River - Count Basie
Singin' In the Rain - Brown
Sing Sing Sing - Benny Goodman
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Sway - Rosemary Clooney
The More I See You - Gordon
Woodchoppers Ball - Woody Herman
Straighten Up and Fly Right - Nat 'King' Cole
Summertime - George Gershwin
Big Mamma Cass - Buddy Rich
I Got Rhythm - Various
Big Spender (from Sweet Charity) - Cy Coleman

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Come Fly With Me (Frank Sinatra/ Count Basie)

Lineup

19 piece Big Band:
2 Vocalists (Male/ Female)
5 Saxophones
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
4 Rhythm (Piano/ Guitar/ Bass/ Kit)

Standard Set Time

  • Any combination of sets can be catered for.

Booking Options

  • Standard 19 piece big band
  • All other sizes of Jazz or Swing ensemble
  • Solo piano or guitar
  • For example - start your event with two sets from the big band and finish the evening with some lighter music from our trio.

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