Nick Hmeljak is a trumpeter, educator, and bandleader based in Kansas City, MO, where he leads his band Laminar Flow. He earned his BM in Jazz Studies from Middle Tennessee State University in 2023, studying with Nashville musicians including Jamey Simmons and Michael Arndt, and began his career performing and teaching in Nashville.

Since moving to Kansas City, Nick has immersed himself in the local jazz scene, performing as a bandleader and sideman while fostering community among musicians and listeners. He also leads the quintet Open Channel, performing original compositions with local artists to create an inclusive, engaging listening experience.