Jordan Smith a multi-instrumentalist, singer, actor, and dancer.

Smith grew up in North Omaha and attended Northwest High School. He began his music career performing with his older brother, Jared, and got more involved with acting through various gigs at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

As a musician, he leads multiple ensembles including Parfait, a multi-genre band that features fresh interpretations of well-known hits, with influences ranging from Motown classics to songs from Super Mario. They won the 2025  Omaha Entertainment Award for Outstanding Cover Band.

In this conversation, he discusses  the role of discipline in the creative process,  lessons he’s learned while performing in different spaces throughout Omaha, and what upwards mobility looks like for artists in 2025.