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.
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.
Sketches Of Tain: Music And Stories From Drummer Jeff 'Tain' Watts

Trevor Smith

Christian McBride heads out to Pa. for a hang with drummer/composer Jeff Tain Watts, talking Pittsburgh and diving into the stories of Tain's time with both Wynton and Branford Marsalis.
'The Big Blind': Kurt Elling's Jazz Radio Drama In 1950s Chicago

Trevor Smith

Guest host and vocalist Kurt Elling steps into the bustling world of 'The Big Blind,' a Windy City-set jazz radio drama, with selections from the world premiere 2019 performance at Rose Theater.
Chick Corea: Back In Boston

Nate Chinen

The legendary pianist has lived many lives as a musician, from post-bop wunderkind to free-jazz maverick to fusion explorer to chamber-jazz eminence.
A Fine Romance: Jazz & Valentine's Day

Trevor Smith

Celebrate Valentine's Day with classic songs of love from a 2018 Jazz at Lincoln Center concert, featuring vocalists Brianna Thomas, Vuyo Sotashe and an all-star big band.
The Golden Age: A Newport Jazz Festival Special

Nate Chinen

Hear an unforgettable lineup of music from the Newport Jazz Festival, hand-picked by Christian McBride. Check out rare sets from the Clifford Brown/Max Roach Quintet, Dave Brubeck and Horace Silver.