CES presents Jumaane Smith “Sweet Baby”

The Cultural Events Series at Frostburg State University will present charismatic jazz trumpeter, vocalist and composer Jumaane Smith on Friday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Frostburg’s historic Palace Theatre, 31 E. Main Street. Experience the rollicking excitement of blues, funk, jazz, shuffles and New Orleans-style street beats with Smith’s original compositions and spirited renditions of nostalgic standards like “When You’re Smiling,” “St. James Infirmary” and “You’re Nobody Until Somebody Loves You.” Immediately following the performance, WFWM station director Chuck Dicken will join the musicians for a conversation with the audience.

Performance tickets are $20 for adults; $18 FSU employees, military and youth; and free for FSU students. For more information, visit ces.frostburg.edu or call 301-687-3137. This engagement of Jumaane Smith is made possible through the Jazz Touring Network program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. CES is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and receives financial support from the Allegany Arts Council and the City of Frostburg.