Join us for an unforgettable night of smooth jazz as Blow Da Horn Productions presents a star-studded lineup featuring Antoine Knight, JJ Sansaverino, CASTELLA, and Vivian Sessoms at Brownsville Community Center. Donation proceeds support Pensacola Youth Foundation.
Saxophonist Antoine Knight - After coming off his big hit singles, like " Something About You", "Infatuation"," and, "The Drive on 285", Antoine Knight latest release " Step 2 Me Baby " got pick up on 9 BILLBOARD Smooth Jazz Stations. This music is filled with a soulful groove that will get you moving you out on the dance. Antoine is a highly recognized recording artist who's climbing his way up on the Smooth Jazz Charts. Antoine has shared the stage with jazz music icon Boney James at the Gulf Coast Jazz Festival in Pensacola, Florida.
The Guitarist to the Stars - JJ Sansaverina - New York guitarist JJ Sansaverino has achieved significant acclaim with five albums, over 50 annual live performances, a #1 Billboard hit, and numerous charting songs over three decades. Known for his unique "Benson meets Santana" style, he blends Smooth Jazz, Blues, R&B, and Reggae. A Berklee School of Music graduate, JJ has performed with artists like Maceo Parker and even played at Sir Paul McCartney's wedding. He is currently touring internationally through 2024-2025 to promote his album “Soul Energy” and celebrate hits like “Keep It Moving.” Collaborating with Maxi Priest on “Blessed With A Melody,” JJ is also working on his sixth album “Conversations” and a new single “Love Can’t Wait.”
CASTELLA - Award-winning vocalist Castella debuted on radio in April 2020 with her original song "No Ordinary Love," inspired by her mentor, Darryl Swann. She released her first EP, "Thinking About You," in July 2019, with "No Ordinary Love" reaching #24 on the Smooth Jazz Charts, earning her a "Breakout Artist of 2020" nomination. During the pandemic, she collaborated with producer Jeff Canady, releasing "Let Me Love You," which peaked at #33 on smooth jazz and #1 on the Black Planet Radio Chart in Italy, and "Sleigh Ride," which reached #6 on the smooth jazz Holiday Chart. Her work on "Let Me Love You" led to multiple nominations, including "Artist of the Year." Castella later released "Mojito," reaching #2 on the Urban Influencer R&B/Soul Chart. She continues to produce music, including "So Glad I Met You," which topped charts in the UK and Canada, and a remix by Tom Glide that also reached #1 on the UK Soul Breakers Chart.
Vivian Sessions - Vivian Sessoms emphasizes the importance of genuine emotion in music, stating, “You have to feel something about what you're saying if you want anyone else to buy into it.” Growing up in Harlem, surrounded by music from her mother, a session singer, and her father, a flautist, she developed a passion for music early on. By age nine, she was doing voiceovers and auditioning for Broadway while receiving classical training. At 14, she began composing her own music. Touring with pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto opened her to new sounds and refined her craft, as she learned from talented musicians and pushed herself to excel as a performer.
