At only 20 years old, J. Anton Boykin is already affectionately known as the "Sax Sensation." J. executes his God-given musical talents on the soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones. Since the age of eight he has been mastering the craft of music. His early inspirations include Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Roland Kirk, David Sanborn, and Gerald Albright. His talents have taken him from his hometown in Riverside, Ca. all the way to China and many other places in between. J.’s appearances include:
• Casted on the Award Winning Fox Television Series “Glee” Fall 2010
• Opening act for “John Legend” Pomona, Ca. October 2010
• Featured Artist for the Riverside Art and Cultural Appreciation Campaign 2010
• Opening act for “Take 6” Concert, Rancho Cucamonga, Ca.
• Saxophonist, “A Night on the Townsend”
• Robert Townsend Productions
• Long Beach Jazz Festival 2008
• Jazz Search Winner
• Featured artist at the Koinonia’s Conference’s 2007 “Jazzing’ in the City”
• Kirk Whalum and Doc Powell
• Featured artist at the Inland Empire Jazz Festival 2007
• "All-star Jam" on stage with Brian Culbertson
• Artist at San Diego’s KIFM Gas Lamp Jazz Festival 2007
• Performed at the opening of the National NAACP Convention 2006
• Opened for various Artist including:
• Andre Crouch
• Grammy Award winner Shirley Caesar
• Stellar/Dove Award winner Martha Munizzi
• World renowned Harry Belafonte
• Other performances include:
• Ministering at Various Churches across the United States and Internationally
• Bermuda Seventh Day Adventist Conference 2010, Hamilton, Bermuda
• St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City, NY 2009 – 2010
• Crenshaw Christian Center West & East 2008
• Many College Campuses across the United States
J’s debut album, "My Name Is J,” was produced by Dove Award nominee, Rufus Troutman. Following the CD’s recent release it has received great success with an eclectic mix of Gospel Music, Smooth Jazz, Latin, and R & B and is a must add to your playlist. The album demonstrates Mr. Boykin’s anointing as an instrumentalist and illuminates his ability as a composer. Above all, J. remembers "To God Be the Glory"
