The SMSE jazz is a small jazz group that consists of approximately 13 rotating musicians. These musicians are passionate and talented performers that perform jazz standards and fusion arrangements for live audiences. So far, the ensemble has collaborated with arrangers Jamiia Franklin and Noah Gorman to perform engaging sets.

SMSE Jazz’s Premiere Concert!

SMSE Jazz Performers:
Jamiia Franklin: Alto Saxophone
Lindsay Timbs: Tenor Saxophone
Paul Gudan: Trumpet
Javen Franklin: Trombone
Laurel Pung: Guitar
Thomas Colovos: Bass Guitar
Eric Gonzalez: Auxiliary Percussion
Noah Gorman: Drums
+Guest Performer Janiah Reed: Clarinet

SMSE Jazz Premiere Concert Audio/Visual Team:
Audio Master: Jamiia Franklin
Audio Engineer: Phyllis Timbs
Lead Videographer: Eric Gonzalez
Videographers: Phyllis Timbs, Jamiia Franklin
Color Grading: Jamiia Franklin
Video Editor: Jamiia Franklin

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 Sax trio, several jazz standards and modern songs covered by SMSE Jazz, as well as a live performance of new the collaborative single, “No eenfo, just K H A O S.” This single is now available on streaming services, including YouTube! Watermelon Man, as performed during this concert, is also available on all popular music streaming services.

The set included works and arrangements by Miles Davis, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, and more! The setlist can be found here.

SMSE JAZZ: Live!

Jamiia has selected several videos that showcase the SMSE Jazz ensemble. Works include Jamiia Franklin’s arrangement of Dearly Beloved and a performance of Noah Gorman’s Undertale Medley. SMSE Jazz’s content is currently published under Jamiia’s personal YouTube channel.

Ensemble Membership:

This ensemble is managed by Jamiia Franklin, who deals with most of the logistics. Setlists mostly consist of Grade 2-4 (lower high school to lower collegiate level) music and are decided by the ensemble members. Additionally, members may arrange or compose music for the group to perform.

Rehearsals occur occasionally, with about 8 hours of group rehearsal per set. Due to the low rehearsal time, there is an expectation that members practice their music outside of the full ensemble rehearsals as necessary. Members are required to attend a minimum of 3/5ths of the rehearsals leading to a concert to perform.

Stream SMSE JAZZ:

SMSE JAZZ’s Official Website