Biography
Tony Smith is an accomplished saxophonist with over 30 years of experience bringing pleasure to his listeners. It only takes one note from his soothing horn to see that he is someone blessed with a special talent. This anointed musician on the saxophone is someone that has a message from God to share with others. ÒDo what God has called you to doÓ.

Tony has released his fourth solo project titled "Rewind Let's Do It Again". This project, like Tony's first 3 projects, ministers to those seeking spiritual comfort and relief through instrumental interpretation. Tony and his host of talented musicians reinvented the art of gospel instrumental incorporating elements of jazz, gospel and classical music. Tony says about this album, "I wanted to capture the live sound of recording this genre of music while keeping the anointing over it". In keeping with his recording tradition, this CD has both classic gospel hymns and original songs written by Tony. Special invited guest musicians were involved with this project that gave of their gifts to be a part of this recording including saxophonist Ron Brown, guitarist Jonathan DuBose Jr., trumpeter Syreeta Thomson, bassists Bryant Wilder and Reggie Young.

In 2005 and 2004 Tony was nominated at the Urban Gospel Industry Awards for Best Gospel Jazz Album and Best Gospel Jazz Male Artist. He was nominated in two categories in 2003 at The American Gospel Music Awards for Best New Gospel Jazz Artist and Best New Artist of the Year. Tony won Best New Gospel Jazz Artist for that year. Tony has been spotlighted on several television shows including appearing twice on Bobby Jones Gospel, The Gospel of Music with Jeff Majors, Up Close & Personal, The Jazzspel, New Mercies Cafe TV, Gospel Central Video Music TV, Parade Of Quartets, Making Great Strides and the Faith Now TV show. He has shared the stage with such artists as Ted & Sheri, Tramaine Hawkins, Deitrick Haddon, Tonex, Hezekiah Walker, Vickie Winans, Neville Peter, Shirley Caesar, Lucinda Moore, Moses Tyson Jr and Nancey Jackson-Johnson. Tony has played for such dignitaries as the Premiere and members of Parliament in Bermuda, The National Baptist Convention, The 100th anniversary of C.O.G.I.C. in Memphis, Tenn., for Bishop Richard F. Norris and the Council of Bishops of the AME Church and various Tv shows & churches in London, England.

On September 11, 2007 Tony played for Donald Trump & his associates for a special memorial service at Trump Plaza in NYC. Tony has given back to the community by performing at nursing homes for the elderly, homeless shelters, libraries and various elementary schools here in the states and abroad.

This talented artist hosts his own gospel jazz radio show on WFDU 89.1FM in Teaneck, New Jersey where he focuses on the musician’s side of gospel music. Tony wants listeners to know that Christian musicians have an anointed gift just like vocalists, to spread God's message through their instruments. He has interviewed many independent and international artists including Allen & Allen, Ben Tankard, Kirk Whalum and Angella Christie. Tony is also "the voice" for Ben Tankard's TV show Tuned For Destiny. Tony is an associate member of the Grammys Recording Academy.

Parishioners at Macedonia AME Church in Flushing, Queens where Richard McEachern is the pastor, have the honor of hearing his horn playing during morning service and afternoon programs.

Through the grace of God, and the support of his fans Tony's ministry continues to grow. "I want to give back to God the talents and gifts that he has given me; it doesn't matter how you lift Him up, as long as you lift Him up with your whole heart, as you praise His name". More information can be found on Tony's websites, tonysmith.com and gospeljazzations.com.