117: Antoine Knight on Purpose, Perseverance, and Sound

On this episode of The Jazz Flyte Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Antoine Knight—a powerhouse saxophonist and military veteran who's making serious waves on the Smooth Jazz charts. You’ve heard “Step 2 Me Baby,” now hear the story behind it and the man who co-wrote it with multi-award-winning guitarist Adam Hawley.From grooving to Junior Walker on 8-tracks as a kid to playing the tenor sax in candlelit jazz clubs, Antoine takes us on a soulful ride through his journey. We talk about how military discipline helped shape his music career, why relationships are everything in this industry, and how he’s using modern tech—like the electronic wind instrument (EWI)—to push the boundaries of jazz.Whether he’s lighting up Hartfield-Jackson Airport with sax solos or laying down tracks with legends like Gail Johnson, Antoine’s story is rich with passion, perseverance, and purpose. Tune in as we explore how one man found his voice through sound—and why he carries more than one horn on the road.Connect with Antoine: https://antoineknightmusic.com/