Jumaane (JEW-MAH-KNEE) Smith, trumpeter and vocalist, has already done what most musicians spend their lives dreaming about. He’s traveled the world, played stages in historic clubs, in massive stadiums and at cultural landmarks, recorded a solo album, appeared on national television and performed for two sitting U.S. presidents.
His collaborations range from pop idols to jazz legends, and the list reads like a lineup for the best New Orleans Jazz Fest ever. He’s worked with Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Michael Buble’, Jackie Evancho, Alicia Keys, The Jonas Brothers, Wyclef Jean, Justin Bieber, Diddy, Natalie Cole, James Ingram, Wynton Marsalis, Ravi Coltrane, Chris Botti and many more.
Jumaane will be doing a west coast/homecoming tour this spring in support of his debut album, “I Only Have Eyes For You”, which has sold over 10,000 copies and charted a single at #10 on the Billboard Jazz Chart and #5 on iTunes jazz sales.
He will be touring with Skekirk’s Bandelabra, a Seattle-based punk, jazz quartet.