The Herb Smith Freedom Trio, one of Rochester's premier Jazz combos. They have been featured at the Rochester International Jazz Fest and Gateway Music Festivals as well at numerous other venues. Herb is a Director of Jazz Bands as well as a Trumpet Instructor at Rochester Institute of Technology. He is also a well-respected trumpet player in the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.

[source: Highland Park Neighborhood Association website, 2020-Feb-24]