Jumaane Smith Quartet

Trumpet virtuosity, expressive vocals and high-energy jazz improvisation shape two intimate performances by Jumaane Smith and his quartet. The concerts take place Saturday, March 13, in the Black Box Theater at The Moss Center.

Smith has appeared on five Grammy-winning recordings and performed with artists including Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Jon Batiste and Michael Bublé. His screen credits include Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, while his television appearances have included Emmy-nominated performances.

Known for a forceful trumpet style and commanding vocal presence, Smith moves between celebration and emotional reflection with an approach often compared to jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. The quartet setting highlights both his solo work and the close musical exchange among the ensemble.