SMSE Jazz

About SMSE JAZZ

Led by Jamiia Franklin, SMSE JAZZ is a 13-piece rotating jazz ensemble specializing in live performances across South-East Michigan. The ensemble performs a sophisticated mix of jazz standards and modern fusion arrangements.

SMSE JAZZ includes students and alums of several local colleges including: Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College, and the University of Michigan.

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Coming up!

SMSE JAZZ is back for their Second Annual Concert, featuring new favorites from modern films and video games (as well as a few classics).

As always, this concert is free and open to the public!

Sunday, July 19th at 4:30pm

Genesis of Ann Arbor

Our Latest Performance!

Featured performers in Washtenaw Community Concert Band's 20th Annual Small Ensemble Concert!

SMSE JAZZ’s first featured performance in 2026, with more to come!

Our Setlist:

no eenfo, just K H A O S - SMSE Jazz / Iridescent Bloom Original
Busted - Phineas and Ferb
Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock's Takin' Off
Tank! - Cowboy Bebop

Find out more about Washtenaw Community Concert Band and their upcomming performances here!

Watch SMSE JAZZ'S Premiere Concert!

SMSE JAZZ’s first headlining concert was July 19th, 2025 at 6:30 pm. This night of Jazz featured an opening set by Iridescent Bloom, a performance of Pink Panther’s opening theme by the SMSE SAXES, several jazz standards and modern tunes covered by SMSE JAZZ, as well as a live performance of new the collaborative single, “No eenfo, just K H A O S.”

Watermelon Man, as performed during this concert, is available on all popular music streaming services.

no eenfo, just K H A O S is also available on streaming services, including YouTube, as a part of Iridescent Bloom's EP A Glitch In The Garden.

Upcoming live performances

2nd Annual SMSE JAZZ Summer Concert - July 19th At Genesis of Ann Arbor [FREE]

SMSE JAZZ is excited to present their second annual concert: Standards Of The New Era. This set will feature live performances of jazz and fusion tunes featured in modern media! SMSE JAZZ will play ensemble favorites, new crowd pleasers, and plenty of nostalgic tunes.

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