Experience the excitement of acclaimed jazz trumpeter, vocalist and composer—Jumaane Smith as he celebrates the origins of jump blues and jazz in Louis! Louis! Louis!

Hear Smith’s thrilling renditions of timeless classics from Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima, and Louis Jordan, along with music he composed especially for this show.

Jumaane Smith has performed on five Grammy Award-winning records, selling more than 60 million copies, and was nominated for Emmy Awards for two television performances. He appeared at the Grammys with Stevie Wonder and performed in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. Smith has performed at the White House and on the Today show, The Tonight Show, Oprah, Good Morning America, and American Idol.

As busy as he is talented, Smith has spanned the globe over the last 17 years, touring and recording with Michael Bublé as lead trumpeter and vocalist. He wowed audiences as a member of Harry Connick Jr.’s house band for the syndicated daytime TV show Harry. As the leader of his own celebrated band, Smith has graced world-class venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, Vail Jazz Festival, Java Jazz Festival, Loew’s Regency, North Star Festival, Joe's Pub, Rochester International Jazz Festival, Catalina Island Jazz Festival, and many more.

His critically acclaimed debut album, I Only Have Eyes for You, features special guests Michael Bublé, Jackie Evancho, and Naturally 7. His sophomore album, When You’re Smiling, was released to much praise in January 2020. As a composer, Smith has scored music for films such as Handsome Harry, starring Steve Buscemi, and the documentary Being in the World as well as for his own recordings. A highly sought-after performer, Smith has worked with musical legends Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Christian McBride,  Barbra Streisand, and many more.

He takes the main stage with Louis! Louis! Louis!, a celebration of the origins of jump blues and jazz. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.gpacweb.com/event-list/jumaane-smith-louis-4plm7