Tony Exum Jr. is a talented Contemporary Jazz, R&B, and Funk Saxophonist, Songwriter, and Performer with a smooth and soulful sound. He gained international recognition in 2019 with the release of his single “My Name’s Tony,” which charted on the Smooth Jazz Network top 100 chart for 12 weeks. Tony has performed at various festivals and venues across the U.S., including the San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival, Winter Park Jazz Festival, Boscov’s Berks Jazz Festival, Stockton Jazz Festival and more.
In addition to his successful music career, Tony is also a radio host on Jazz 935 FM where he’s on the air programming contemporary Jazz. Tony also is a Global Brand Ambassador for Kastell Vodka. He refers to his music as “Rhythm N Smooth,” a tag that highlights his flawless execution of the smooth saxophone with R&B-influenced grooves and melodies. Tony’s catalog includes two critically acclaimed albums, “Finally” and “The One,” and 7 singles, including two Smooth Jazz Network top 100 charting singles “Brighter Days,” and “Get At You”.
In 2022, Tony signed his first recording contract with Sony/The Orchard/BSE Recordings and released his 2022 single “Everything,” which reached #19 on the Urban Influencer R&B Soul Chart. His latest single “Hold My Hand” peaked at #8 on the Urban Influencer Radio Airplay Experts Smooth Jazz chart. He is currently booking for his 2024 tour with performances scheduled in North Carolina, South Carolina, Houston, Denver and Dallas to name a few.
Become a Member
Join the growing family of people who believe that music is essential to our community. Your donation supports the work we do, the programs you count on, and the events you enjoy.
Download the App
Download KUVO's FREE app today! The KUVO Public Radio App allows you to take KUVO's music and news with you anywhere, anytime!