Biography

Born and raised in Fort Collins, Colorado, Miles Franklin Smith was no stranger to the stage. Miles’ mother and father, both musicians, introduced their livelihood to Miles upon birth, and his first steps would be met with a rhythmic cadence as he soaked in the sounds of classical and jazz music as a way of life.

Now, 25 years later, Miles has cemented himself as one of the Midwest’s premier, successful young performers. Having performed and/or recorded with the likes of Jennifer Hudson, Darius Rucker, Foley, the Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, and countless other artists and groups, Miles exudes passion and excellence through energetic and virtuosic playing with a will to always do right by the music.

Miles prides himself in his effectiveness to not only perform, but to teach, as he tours the United States as a teaching artist for Jazz at Lincoln Center and spent 4 years teaching at the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus. Smith holds a bachelors degree from Ohio State University and a masters in music from Northern Illinois University.