Miles Franklin Smith Trio

Miles Smith - Trumpet

Kevin Gunawan - Bass

Christian Hindratno - Drums

Miles has cemented himself as one of the Midwest’s premier, successful young performers. Having performed and/or recorded with the likes of Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Rowland, Darius Rucker, The Count Basie Orchestra, Foley, the Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, and countless other artists and groups, Miles exudes passion and excellence through energetic and virtuosic playing with a will to always do right by the music.

Miles prides himself on his effectiveness not only to perform, but to teach, as he tours the United States as a teaching artist for Jazz at Lincoln Center and has spent 4 years teaching at the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus. Smith holds a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University and a master's in music from Northern Illinois University.

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