Young & Smooth featuring Will Carter Music, J. Grant Experience & Marcus Adams
Will Carter Music:
The 15 year old South Suburb Prodigy will start the evening off with his set list of classics.
He is the "Young" for the night who showed his musical interested at merely months old. His first instrument being the drums and shortly after he laid his hands on the piano, much later the saxophone and then the guitar, lead and bass. He consistently let's the audience know they can be assured that the Smooth Jazz genre will be around for a long time, he's here for it.
He has played Taste of Joliet (3 years in a row), Bolingbrook's annual Juneteenth Celebration and annual International Festival, has been the opening act for National Smooth Jazz Artists such as Lin Rountree, Marqueal Jordan, Julian Vaughn, Nathan Mitchell, Dee Lucas, Tony Exum Jr., has played for church events and services and has been booked for countless private events since the age of 12.
He is in the middle of writing original music for his very first EP. In the meantime, he has been called 'Little Norman Brown' and the next Prince. Although he is self taught, he plays by ear and can site read sheet much and charts. He insists on presenting covers from legends like Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Bill Withers, Prince, Michael Jackson and more along with a sprinkle of neo soul favorites. He will bless the stage with 2 different guitars, alto and tenor sax leaving the audience wanting more. Will Carter Music keeps God first and his main goal is to be a "well-respected" musician.
J. Grant Experience:
Jason Grant is "Young & Smooth" at the same time no matter how he presents. The J. Grant Experience was established in 2017 providing live music entertainment for music lovers at different venues and several residencies across the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburban venues. Since their start, The J. Grant Experience has become a household name amongst their musical peers and followers as one of Chicago’s Premiere Bands for any occasion. Their reach and professionalism has landed them to play for some of the music industry greats such as KeKe Wyatt, Chante Moore, CeCe Peniston, Case, Public Announcement, Shirley Murdock, Tony Terry, T.C. Carson, Nick Colionne, Althea Rene Janette Harris and Paul Taylor.
Since 2020, The J. Grant Experience has expanded their brand by providing Professional Livestream Services for musicians, artists and churches under The J. Grant Experience, Inc. umbrella to help maintain a live music presence for their followers and fans. The J. Grant Experience has also proven to be a lane of their own by providing quality shows such a Tribe Called Quest Tribute (which sold old 3 times), From The Mind of A Musician and Bandimonium (Two Bands, One Stage paying tribute to The Isley Brothers, Gap Band, Earth, Wind & Fire & Frankie Beverly Feat: Maze (Sold Out Show of over 2,000 people).
Needless to say, The J. Grant Experience truly loves doing what they do by bringing people together to enjoy music, love & laughs with integrity and grateful hearts!
J. Grant's #1 saying in life is simple, "Without God I Am Nothing!"
Marcus Adams:
The "Smooth" for the night is featured SOUL JAZZ Artist, Marcus Adams. He describes soul jazz as the new SMOOTH JAZZ. Whether a sizzling riff on the saxophone or a soothing vocal melody, he continues to garner new fans with every performance. Hailing from Milwaukee, WI, Marcus Adams has perfected his sound and electrifying stage presence by performing as the side man to celebrated artists such as Peter White, Rick Braun, Julian Vaughn, Adam Hawley and Fred Hammond to name a few. Making appearances all over the country and with the release of his latest project 'RESET' and 2 brand new singles, "Party Time" featuring Ragan Whiteside and "Knew That It Was Love" featuring Walter Beasley, Marcus is set to captivate audiences world wide!
