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Antoine Christopher Smith, 2/28/2008: is a "phenom." This gifted, now 17-year-old composer and pianist has ideas and talent. Born on August 1, 1992 in Euclid, Ohio, he comes from a family of musicians, singers, dancers, composers, managers, and teachers. He is a first rate drummer and pianist who composes and plays contemporary jazz and other genres. He plans to enter an excellent music college, and continue his studies in composition and performance.---*Updated note from label: Larry A. Russell, CEO Eroica, 7/7/2009: I'm also thinking about our Turn On Records artist, Antoine Smith and his radio interviews on Blog Talk Radio. We are keeping an eye on Antoine as a very talented and highly motivated young musician/composer/percussionis t and singer. He has everything he needs to hit the big time, and is willing to do the practicing, performing, and heavy duty promotional expertise and work ethic. We expect big things from you Antoine. Best of luck to you and your career and continuing musical training and studies. Larry A. Russell, CEO, Turn On Records at: Original Bio from label
Antoine Smith has also been a very popular young artist on the air in rotation of many wonderful hosts on Blog Talk Radio such as; Black Talk Radio (e.g. Black Teen Enpowerment Radio, 28 June 2009, etc.) Today, his music is still in rotation on several shows and here are a few out of 17 hosts of what is being said about him and his music as follow: Talking Smooth Jazz: 7/18/2009, says..."16 year old Antoine Smith is a drummer and a "dabbling" keyboardist that composes and plays mainly, contemporary jazz. In addition, he composes other genres as well." In addition, Talking Smooth Jazz featured Antoine Smith's cd, WALLFLOWER on 7/19/2009. ---Light 08 Radio: 6/28/2009, says..."The First of what promises to be an electrifying weekly tribute to the art form called Jazz. There may be many imitations but there is only ONE real thing...accept no substitutes as we will sit in the blue room and experience the Rebirth of the Rebirth of Cool...You Coltrane, Miles, Blake, and Byrd fans know what I'm talking about. We'll be joined with our special guest an up and coming Jazz artist by the name of ANTOINE SMITH who in this one's opinion exemplifies the LIVING spirit of Jazz in the tradition of the original jazz masters. We'll listen to his music and have him share his thoughts and inspirations, and more " ---Club S.O.N. Platinum: 9/8/2009, says..."Note - The countdown begins tonight, the end of an era! It's been great and thanks for the support! The first of the last 2 regularly scheduled Soundoff Now! Show and what better way to close out our regular formatted schedule of shows this season than with a positive teen youth such as my special guest tonight jazz musician pheonom Antoine Smith. We will preview several tracks from many of Smith's compilations as well as an open discussion on the lost art form of jazz today, as we chronicle the young career of this young phenom jazz musician." ---"Speaking of celebrity interviews...Paul Taylor was interviewed by Talking Smooth Jazz on Blog Talk Radio and during the interview, Antoine called in as a fan. In the conversation as a fan, Antoine mentioned that he had done an attribute copy song to Paul Taylor, which was "Groove Zone." Paul Taylor had immediately remembered the song done in 2008 from Antoine as a Myspace friend and stated that he liked it and felt he had a future in what Antoine was doing!" Antoine Smith has also been interviewed by other Blog Talk Radio hosts such as; Indie Lady A, Onlinewithandrea, Sultry Songbird, Soul City Radio, Madd and Cookiediva, ATAZP LIVE, MondialAmourRadio, Musicwoman, KSO Productions R63, I.B. The Wise 1, CENLA Radio, etc.
Currently on Blog Talk Radio in 2009, Antoine Smith has accepted a Co-host offer with Host, Light 08 Radio Tony Qwade on "Nyt Flyte Friday Jazz Meltdown." The show that is a partnership with WDKK Radio D.A. Williams and Light 08 Radio will sometimes interview jazz artists on many levels and play jazz hits from the past to the present as an "anchor" for the show. Audiences can listen in on the first show that Light 08 Radio interviewed and announced Antoine Smith as his new Co-host surprise at: NYT FLYTE FRIDAY JAZZ MELTDOWN(Signal strengthens on future shows.) AWA Radio with Host: Sharon Davenport features Antoine Smith and his autistic brother, Aeric Smith's music jingle "Radio Song," along with their other songs, "If I Were A Butterfly," and "Child's Play" written specifically for autism on her Asperger's Women Association show at: AWA RADIO Currently, Antoine Smith is studying THEORY under Sharon Brown Cheston, Ph.D., CEO, Tiamoyo Arts and Education (a graduate of Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Institute of Music Joint Program.) Antoine Smith, being a senior in high school plans to enroll in college majoring in Audio Production and Engineering. ANTOINE SMITH'S BLOG TALK RADIO INTERVIEWS
------------------------------ -------------- iTunes Customer Review ALL THAT JAZZ is lively and full of surprises. The 15 year old Antoine Smith has created some intriguing contemporary jazz motifs that linger in your mind long after the last playing of the album. Antoine's album has an intimate appeal as debuts go. Melodies are smooth and rich with a rhythmic beat. Bravo Antoine! ------------------------------ -------------- Jango airplay))) MYTHICAL " always relaxing and comforting...hmm " ------------------------------ -------------- IMRadio
ANTOINE SMITH'S EPK & FPK/Trade Press Kit ANTOINE SMITH'S STOREFRONT ANTOINE SMITH'S BLOG Antoine Smith's song, "MYTHICAL" was selected in a contest such as; The People's Music Awards, nominated in 2009 for The 5 Top Finalists. This young artist is blowing up the net (e.g. Myspace, Twitter, Facebook, Reverbnation, EMusic, iTunes, Yahoo Music, etc.) and will be here for the long run. You can expect even more in the future from this very humble and busy young indie composer/artist, Antoine Smith! Antoine Smith won the Pro Soul Alliance Indie artist contest in 2009! His track, "EMOTIONAL EXPLOSION" Pro Soul says..."Congratulations goes to Antoine C. Smith indie composer/artist and aspiring producer, that “loves to write everyday” – This gifted, now 17-year-old first rate drummer and pianist composes and plays contemporary jazz and other genres. Antoine is actively pursuing his music career receiving rave reviews as a very popular young artist on the air in rotation of many wonderful hosts on Blog Talk Radio, Black Talk Radio (e.g. Black Teen Enpowerment Radio). Along with composing his music in the tradition of the original jazz masters, his future plans include to enter an excellent music college, and continue his studies in composition and performance. His winning track “Emotional Explosion” blew the team at Pro Soul away – there is no doubt this talented young man is an up and coming music sensation for his generation. Already compared to Jazz greats like Coltrane, Miles, Blake, and Byrd, Antoine Smith is just getting started!" at: ANTOINE SMITH - PRO SOUL ALLIANCE INDIE ARTIST CONTEST This young artist is blowing up the net (e.g. Myspace, Twitter, Rhapsody, Facebook, Reverbnation, Youtube, EMusic, iTunes, Yahoo Music, etc.) and will be here for the long run. You can expect even more in the future from this very busy, but yet humble young indie composer/artist, Antoine Smith! Other instruments "dabbled" by Antoine are the lead guitar, bass guitar, vocals, and dance. Antoine has also mentioned that he is looking forward to forming a band for performance soon. So, if you are interested, please contact him @ 888-464-3646 ext 04337689. 
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