Narski Music recording Jazz-Funk artist Chris Allison completely surpasses his age of 13. He has been playing the piano since the tender age of 7. He has performed at numerous venues around the Chicagoland area. He has been featured with numerous jazz and R&B artists and groups such as Vanessa Holmes; Tony, Toni, Tone’; Slave, Ray Silkman, and Paul Richmond just to name a few. His songs catapult him into a league of his own. Chris also proves that no matter what age you are, you can do anything you set your heart and mind to.

Jazz and Funk unlike you have ever heard before. Mister Magic is absolutely magical, featuring Grammy nominee Paul Richmond on lead guitar. "Great Things" and "Betcha By Golly Wow" featuring the phenomenal vocals of Vanessa Holmes and Mike "Silk" Avery. Chris has been working with Narski Music to complete his first album.

His music is getting air play all over the world. You don’t want to be left out, so check out his latest singles “Great Things” and “Mister Magic”. Expect his Album to drop by January 2012.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Taylor when he was just 13 years old. Now 15, Taylor started his love of music at the very young age of 2 years. He started drumming on everything he could. His parents had no idea that he would ever pursue it as his life long career nor that he was going to take it seriously. After always watching and listening to his Legendary father A. D. Burrise who is a Bass player, and producer and song writer and performing artist. His father has also been in the music industry since he was a young boy who started playing in the church. Taylor’s father has toured around the world with one of his own groups 9th Creation, and his current group Analysis. And toured with many legendary groups such as The Gap Band, Luther Vandross, Con Funk Shun, Cameo, Phil Perry, the late Wayman Tisdale, just to name a few. Taylor’s father has 14 albums alone. Keep your ears and eyes open for this young talented up and coming artist Taylor Donn Burrise.

Sheldon Ferguson is a 17 year old guitarist with a strong passion for music. He began taking lessons from the age of 11 and plays in many different styles of music including jazz, R&B/soul, gospel, blues, and classic rock. He also has a strong belief in God knowing that his gift comes from Him. Sheldon can be seen playing at a variety of events around Columbia by himself and with the R&B group Soul Unique.

Vincent Ingala has accomplished much in his 17 years. His talent and passion for music have been evident since he was a toddler and he continues to pursue his musical goals with determination and zeal. His dream is to become a smooth jazz artist. Vincent received his first drum set when he was four years old. Since then, he has become a multi instrumentalist, excelling on the saxophone, guitar drums, keyboard and vocals. He also composes and records his original music, playing all of the instruments himself. His debut CD, “North End Soul”, which he produced himself, contains six of his original compositions. Richard Elliott, Euge Groove, Dave Koz, Grover Washington Jr. and Wilton Felder are examples of musicians who have influenced Vincent’s smooth jazz, funky sound. For rock & roll he credits Sam Butera, Elvis Presley and the Beatles, to name a few. Vincent has the power to deliver both a hard driving rock & roll beat as well as a sensuous saxophone solo. He is recognized by his fans for his high energy, crowd pleasing entertainment.

Antoine Christopher Smith, is a songwriter, drummer, keyboardist, singer, rapper, and producer. In 2008 at the age of 15 years old, he wrote his first cd and was soon signed under an independent label Turn On Records, a subsidiary of EROICA with Larry A. Russell, CEO.

Smith’s compositions are drawn from jazz, world, j-pop, R&B, rap, nu jazz, trip hop, and hip-hop. Pseudo names for his rap and hip-hop are DJ Night Writer et al.

In 2009, Smith became a very well-known artist with over 30+ raving interviews on Blog Talk Radio. He launched his own internet radio station on Blog Talk Radio to showcase his jazz compositions. This was also a big year for Smith’s niche in songwriting - nomination for various songwriting contests (TPMA, Pro-Soul, et al.)

In 2010, Smith was written in Eroica Classical Recordings catalogues of 2010 for his release, “All That Jazz.” His music is located on popular sites: Youtube, Myspace, ReverbNation, Amazon, Emusic, iTunes, Rhapsody, Yahoo, Last.fm, CD universe, cdbaby, et al.

Blending the incredible jazz gospel vibe of Jonathan Butler and Kirk Whalum and the melodic and funk sensibilities of Brian Culbertson with a dynamic and innovative keyboard style all his own, Goldsboro, North Carolina native Nicholas Cole helps usher in the next generation of contemporary jazz artists with his compelling independently released debut album A Journey of One. Showing remarkable poise, melodic invention and improvisational jazz skills for a 17-year-old musician, Nicholas self-produced the remarkable 12 track project which was executive produced by his singer/songwriter father, Leon Cole. Having played piano and organ in church since the age of four, Nicholas brings a unique variety of secular and spiritual musical influences to the project. “I didn’t just want to make some nice grooves in the studio,” he says, “I really wanted to write and play music that came from the heart. God gave me the gift to play, and so naturally I write and play music that comes from a very spiritual place, as if it’s put on my heart and I am given the opportunity to express it. There is a deep connection between jazz and gospel and while the album is predominantly a contemporary jazz project, I incorporate a lot of gospel riffs and chord progressions.”

Talking Smooth Jazz had the pleasure of interviewing B.K. in 2008 when he was only 16 yrs. old. Now 18, B.K. Jackson is a young, energetic, saxophone sensation from Tampa, Florida. B.K. is an exceptional musician and has been electrifying audiences in Central Florida for several years. B.K. first performed at the age of 11, and has received numerous awards for his talents. He was voted as the 2007 Tampa Bay Entertainer of the Year (First Annual Black Diamond Award) and was the 2007 NAACP ACT-SO (Afro Academic Technological Scientific Olympics) Gold Medal Winner in the Music Instrumental/Contemporary Category. On June 6, 2008, B.K. (the youngest person ever selected as a finalist) won the fifth annual 2008 Capital Jazz Festival Challenge in Columbia, Maryland.

B.K. has opened for Brian McKnight, Fantasia, Kirk Whalum, Pieces of a Dream, Wayman Tisdale, Paul Brown, Ken Navarro, Gerald Albright, Eric Darius, 480 East, Arturo Sandoval, and Roy Ayers.

In August 2008, B.K. released his debut CD “On the Move” and he is currently working on a new cd. He is truly a talent well beyond his years!

When we first interviewed Elizabeth she was 18. When you listen to the music of Elizabeth Mis, you’re hearing the manifestation of a brighter tomorrow. The very sound of the young soprano saxophonist’s horn and compositions reveal a style and grace beyond her years. It is the sound of an open heart – a spirit at peace and on a trajectory to spread love to all within earshot of her horn. Her debut album is titled Forever & Ever because that is whole-heartedly how long she wants to soothe listeners with her divinely inspired melodies. Shepherded into the spotlight by prolific pop instrumental producer/guitarist Paul Brown, Elizabeth has crafted a tranquil yet groovin’ debut with broad appeal for all. She is currently working on her next cd also produced by Paul Brown and she just signed with Trippin N Rhythm.

I first met saxophonist Adrian Burse at a local jazz club in Las Vegas and have been a fan ever since. Adrian Burse is a 21 year old saxophone player with an interesting background. He started playing when he was nearing the end of fifth grade after listening to Paul Taylor's hit album "Pleasure Seeker" with his step mother,and from then-on he never looked back. When he made it to middle school,his Sixth grade teacher was awstruck when she seen how much he loved his horn,and how much talent he had only being 12 years old. When he made it to high school he was very quiet in the music room for the first 2 years. Adrian was known for his sport ability and his music talent. He realized that his music meant more to him,so he walked away from football to presue his music career. He performs reguarly at the Tempo Lounge at the Hilton Hotel and Jerry's Nugget.