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Jamil Sharif, photo by Noé Cugny

Fest Focus: Jamil Sharif

April 28, 2022 by: Stacey Leigh Bridewell

Jamil Sharif will perform his tribute to Jabbo Smith at the Economy Hall Tent at Jazz Fest on Friday, April 29, at 3:05 p.m. 

Cladys “Jabbo” Smith was an incredible trumpet player by all accounts. He was a rapid-fire technician, a beautiful singer, a proficient composer and a stylistic innovator who influenced many players who followed him....

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