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, providing professional live music tailored for any stage or event.

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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 - How Jazz Took Over the World (Thrice)

SMSE JAZZ will be performing a new set of jazz standards and fusion arrangements live in their second annual concert! This free event will feature old favorites, reimaginings, and a new SMSE JAZZ original tune. Several members of SMSE JAZZ will be featured in small groups to highlight their talents.

More information coming in May!

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