Jamiia Franklin leads SMSE JAZZ, a small jazz group that consists of approximately 13 musicians. These musicians are passionate and talented performers that perform jazz standards and fusion arrangements for live audiences.
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.
SMSE JAZZ Performers:
Jamiia Franklin, Alto Saxophone
Ethan Delaney, Tenor Saxophone
Lindsay Timbs, Clarinet
Jerico Renfroe, Trumpet
Ryan Jewell, Trumpet
Paul Gudan, Trumpet
Javen Franklin, Trombone
Laurel Pung, French Horn
Thomas Colovos, Bass Guitar
Eric Gonzalez, Bongos + Aux Percussion
Bella Adair, Congas + Aux Percussion
Noah Gorman, Drums
+Guest From River’s End Brass
Jeff Iverson, Trumpet
Mark Wellman, French Horn
Brady Smith, Trombone
Isaiah Knott, Tuba
SMSE Jazz Premiere Concert Audio/Visual Team:
Audio Master: Jamiia Franklin
Lead Videographer: Eric Gonzalez
Videographer: Jamiia Franklin
Color Grading: Jamiia Franklin
Video Editor: Jamiia Franklin
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.