Recognized for artistry and impact, Ghent was named Best New Smooth Jazz Artist by the Smooth Jazz Network in 2017. Her third album, The Story of Jaz, won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album in 2019, while her follow-up, Forever Jaz, earned another Image Award nomination in 2022. These accolades highlight her ability to balance commercial success with artistic depth, solidifying her reputation as a leader in the next generation of jazz.

On stage, Ghent’s performances are powerful and intimate, captivating audiences at festivals and venues worldwide. She’s graced the stages of the Newport Beach Jazz Festival, the Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival, and Brian Culbertson’s Napa Valley Jazz Getaway, while also making repeat appearances on the Dave Koz Cruise. Whether performing in Spain, Australia, or the Caribbean, Ghent’s stage presence has been praised by Catalina Island’s JazzTrax founder Art Good as one of the scene’s “BEST FINDS.”

Blending technical brilliance with heartfelt emotion, Jazmin Ghent continues pushing smooth jazz’s boundaries while staying rooted in gospel and R&B traditions. Her journey reflects a rising star whose voice, both musical and personal, is shaping the sound of modern jazz.

Enjoy Jazmin’s fourth visit to Middle C Jazz, on September 26th.

Article written by Kaela Mason.