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“Whenever Jumaane Smith performs, it’s a celebration…such ferocious skill, emotion, and chemistry, you’ll be crying for an encore!”— Alexa Peters, DownBeat Magazine ★★★★
WHAT TO EXPECT
Jumaane Smith brings his 2027 Album Release Tour to Ravenscroft Hall.
Backed by his stellar organ band, Smith delivers a high-energy blend of soulful vocals, fiery trumpet playing, deep blues grooves, and hard-swinging jazz. Building on the sound of his critically acclaimed 2024 album Come on Home, his forthcoming release explores themes of hard-won resilience through music rooted in classic soul-jazz and blues while carrying a distinctly fresh, contemporary spirit.
Whether crooning a soulful melody or letting loose on trumpet, Smith is a magnetic performer whose concerts are built on musicianship, chemistry, and pure joy. Make it a great night out and experience an album release celebration filled with soul, swagger, blues, and plenty of swing.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jumaane Smith is an acclaimed trumpeter, vocalist, and composer who has performed on five GRAMMY-winning recordings and shared the stage with musical legends including Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Jon Batiste, and Christian McBride. He has also spent nearly two decades touring as Michael Bublé’s featured trumpet and vocal soloist.
A Juilliard-trained musician who studied trumpet with Wynton Marsalis, Smith has performed at renowned venues and festivals around the world, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Blue Note, Ronnie Scott’s, Birdland, SFJAZZ, and Tanglewood. His distinctive sound brings together jazz virtuosity, soul, blues, and an unmistakable command of the stage.
Featured Performers:
Jumaane Smith – Trumpet/Vocals
Will Gorman – Organ
Carmen Intorre, Jr. – Drums
Elijah Cole – Guitar
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Ravenscroft, 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-5579, United States
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