PRESS

“More than anyone else I’ve heard recently, a set by Jumaane Smith and his band is truly a revel without a pause!
– Will Friedwald

I transcended - thank you Jumaane Smith for the music - eternally grateful!” - Saam Niami (Writer, NY Times, Interview Magazine & more)

“Smith’s journey is nothing short of inspiring! - JAZZIZ

“Aside from his amazing talent as a horn player, his vocal gifts really shine!”
– Michael Bublé

“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 **** (4 Star Review)

“If Sam Cooke and Louis Armstrong hada baby and put him in a snazzy suit you’d start to get the picture. HIGHLY recommend. He’s incredible!" - Jordan Hoffman (Writer, Vanity Fair, Vulture & more)

“Nothing short of extraordinary!”
Oconee Breeze

“Smith was singled out for a spotlight vocal and almost stole the show!”
Daily Herald Tribune
(Michael Bublé concert review)

Irresistibly creative voice!”
– Don Heckman, DownBeat Magazine