Jazmin Ghent, Instrumental and Smooth jazz Artist

The music of this smooth jazz saxophonist is very soulful, and listening to her perform gives you a feeling of enjoyment and satisfaction.  She is a smooth jazz star on the rise, and has performed with musicians/artist such as Kirk Whalum, Brian Simpson, Kim Scott, and Ben Tankard to name a few.

Born in Heidelberg, Germany

Genre: Smooth/Contemporary Jazz

Born in Heidleberg, Germany and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, Ghent grew up around music and began taking piano lessons at the tender age of 5. She became the Sunday school pianist at only 8 years old, and often practiced with the adult musicians and church choir members.  After being introduced to the saxophone in middle school, she progressed to becoming the church pianist and saxophonist. “Once I was in high school, I discovered my passion for performing and teaching,” she said. “I also began playing professionally in the Huntsville area.”

Biographical information courtesy of Jazmin Ghent | Tennessee State University Newsroom; for more reading, click on link below.

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