Thursday Jazz: Open Channel // Nick Hmeljak

Showtime 8pm ~ Free Admission

Nick Hmeljak is a trumpeter, band leader, educator, and composer living in Kansas City, MO. He completed his BM in Jazz Studies at Middle Tennessee State University in May of 2023 where he had the opportunity to study with local Nashville musicians from a variety of backgrounds including Jamey Simmons, Michael Arndt, Matt Endahl, and Jonathan Wires. During his time at MTSU he performed at the National Trumpet Competition in 2022, and started his career as a performing musician and educator in the Nashville area.

In 2023, Nick moved to Kansas City, MO to get closer with the roots of jazz history and immerse himself in a diverse landscape of artists. Nick currently works as a bandleader, sideman, and educator contributing to the Kansas City sound with the goal of developing a sense of community among listeners and musicians.