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.  “Do what God has called you to do”.

Tony has released four solo projects. The latest titled “Rewind Let’s Do It Again”, like Tony’s first 3 projects, ministers to those seeking spiritual comfort and relief through instrumental interpretation. Tony and his host of talented musicians incorporate elements of jazz, gospel and classical music. In keeping with his recording tradition, this CD has both standard gospel hymns and original songs written by Tony. Special invited guest musicians involved with this project include 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 Café 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 and for Bishop Richard F. Norris and the Council of Bishops of the AME Church.

In 2007 Tony played for Donald Trump & his associates on September 11th 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 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 instrumentalist side of gospel music. He has interviewed many independent and international artists such as Allen & Allen, Ben Tankard, Kirk Whalum and Angella Christie. Tony is an associate member of the Grammys Recording Academy.

Parishioners at Macedonia AME Church in Flushing, Queens where Reverend Nicholas Genevieve-Tweed is the pastor, have the honor of hearing his horn playing during morning service.

Through the grace of God, and the support of his loyal 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.

Don Corey Washington

Don Corey Washington (Psalmist/Musician) is a native of Detroit, Michigan where he began his earliest musical training in the church. In 1981, Don moved to the Big Apple to pursue a career in music. He also began singing at open mike sessions and quickly earned a role in an off-Broadway production, Soulfusion, produced by the National Black Theatre. Don’s first solo performance was at Harlem’s famous jazz spot, the renowned Smalls Paradise Lounge. Later, he took his one-man cabaret, “An Evening In Jazz,” to Greenwich Village’s Horn Of Plenty, and teamed up with good friends John James and the late David Cole of C & C Music Factory to form an act called “The Boys.” Don also got a part in the hit gospel musical-drama, Mama, I Want To Sing, which he performed both in New York and the national touring company. He has performed in other theatrical productions, such as Woodie King’s, “God Trombones” and “I Have A Dream.” Most recently, he has done Encore Production’s, “Mahalia: A Gospel Story.” Don, now a resident of Orange, New Jersey, continues to attend the Bethlehem Community Church, East Orange, New Jersey where he is the chief musician, psalmist, and a praise leader. He travels extensively throughout the eastern Caribbean islands with his pastor, Bishop Leo C. Smith, Jr. serving as conference music minister and soloist for the Eastern Caribbean Council of Nations which is the 36th Episcopal District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. So far Don has traveled to St. Thomas, St. Croix, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Antigua, Barbados, St. Vincent, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana and Trinidad ministering under ECCN. Among the artists with whom he has performed are Walter Hawkins, Tramaine Hawkins, Yolanda Adams, Donald Lawrence, Shirley Caesar, Vicki Winans, Donnie McClurkin, Queen Latifah, and Michael Bolton. He has also been featured on a number of recordings including The C.D. Hawkins Singers (Word/Epic 1996) titled A Mighty Fortress and Live Praise From Antigua (Tyscot Records 1998). His vocals can be found on Philip Bailey’s most recent recording Soul On Jazz. He is a studio session singer and a writer of songs. He has had the honor of collaborating with the renowned Skip Scarbrough. He’s also featured as a soloist and keyboard player on Ray Charles’ last recorded dvd 2004’s release of Christmas With Ray Charles and The Voices of Jubilation. Don is currently at work on his first solo recording, “Be Encouraged." Don can be heard on the radio in the NY/NJ area every Weds. during the wee hours of the morning on Gospel Jazzations, 89.1FM from 1:15am - 6am. The show can also be accessed through the website at www.wfdu.fm. "I give honor to God for the person who took time to mentor me and who is the very foundation of my musicianship--the great man of God, Herman Harris of Detroit, Michigan. Thank you so much!"