JUMAANE SMITH

BARUCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER / MAY 16

Jumaane Smith, renowned for his 18-year tenure as lead trumpeter and vocalist with Michael Bublé, has solidified his reputation as a versatile and talented musician. A contributor to five GRAMMY Award-winning albums and two Emmy-nominated TV performances, Smith has worked with legends like Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, and Wynton Marsalis. At Baruch PAC’s Engelman Recital Hall, Jumaane will perform original music from his upcoming album, Come on Home (Zinn Records, 2024), alongside songs inspired by Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, and more. Joining him are Nick Hempton (tenor saxophone), Will Gorman (piano), Lorin Cohen (bass) and Carmen Intorre Jr. (drums). Blending jazz, blues, and soul, the album delves into themes of trauma, joy, and redemption through music. This concert also marks the revival of Baruch PAC's Milt Hinton Memorial Concerts, celebrating their return after the pandemic. SBL