Trevor Smith

Trevor joined the WBGO Development Department in April of 2017 and currently handles grant writing and institutional giving initiatives as the Coordinator of Corporate and Foundation Relations.

Since graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2011, Trevor has worked extensively in the jazz community in fundraising, events, and artist management capacities.

In his spare time, Trevor enjoys photography, traveling, and writing songs.

George Benson on success, critics and staying true to himself

Sarah Geledi

Vocalist, guitarist and jazz icon George Benson joins Christian McBride for a conversation about his early years on the jazz scene, fame and his new “lost” album.
McLean's Scene: How Jackie McLean made Hartford a destination for jazz

Trevor Smith

At a time when jazz was not widely seen in higher education, the alto saxophonist brought the wisdom learned on the bandstand to the classroom.
Pianist Christian Sands shares his 'Christmas Stories' for the holidays

Trevor Smith

Pianist Christian Sands shares music from his new record, Christmas Stories. We'll hear tales of his childhood in snowy Connecticut, the ultimate Christmas party music and an exclusive song.
Youngbloods, Vibes: Joel Ross, Sasha Berliner and Simon Moullier

Sarah Geledi

Youngbloods 2023: Joel Ross, Simon Moullier, Sasha Berliner
Relive the 2023 American Pianists Awards from Indianapolis

Nate Chinen

Five young pianists compete for the American Pianists Association Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz.
Jazz Night toasts the NEA Jazz Masters class of 2023

Trevor Smith

Jazz Night in America honors the 2023 NEA Jazz Masters: Louis Hayes, Regina Carter, Kenny Garrett and Sue Mingus. Four newly crowned masters, with plenty of music, stories, and memories.
Arts & Culture

'This is not entertainment': John Zorn, all over Big Ears

Nate Chinen

Composer and alto saxophonist John Zorn brings eight eclectic bands to the Big Ears Festival stage, ranging from solo classical piano to all-out electrified jams.
Arts & Culture

Yule dig? Celebrate the holidays with drummer Matt Wilson's festive Christmas Tree-O

Trevor Smith

Celebrate the holidays with drummer Matt Wilson and his festive holiday group the Christmas Tree-O from Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma reflects on his journey down a 'Dirt Road' in N. Carolina

Trevor Smith

Hear music and field recordings from bassist, composer, and fashion icon Jamaaladeen Tacuma's residency in North Carolina, where he explores his familial and musical roots.
The sunshine of guitarist Cory Wong

Trevor Smith

Hear a funky set from guitarist Cory Wong and the Wongnotes from the main stage of the Newport Jazz Festival, plus stories from Cory about his past, process and the evolution of the Minneapolis Sound.