Pianists

Keyboardist and composer Keenan Baxter is a celebrated composer and producer. He offers a wide variety of original compositions in the genres of Jazz, Blues, Authentic Celtic music, Reggae and Caribbean Styles.

Keenan had over a dozen CDs to his credit by the young age of 21, and was recently named in the top 10 Charts in Indiana on Broadjam for his song titled "Drena's Bridge". He was honored to be a Grammy Contender in 2006, in the categories of Best Album and Best Record for 'Crave the Floor!'. 

As a producer, he has worked on many recordings for many rock bands, vocalists, and industry professionals. He has also had a song selected by MTV for their "Sweet 16 show" in 2007, and has had some of his songs used for radio commercials. His music is often described by listeners as beautiful and spiritual. 

His genre is best described as Jazz, mixed with modern, contemporary and up-to-date musical elements incorporating Pop, and New Age. Keenan was a composer for 8 years before he began playing any instruments, which resulted in the creation of his unique "signature sound", which incorporates multiple instruments and unique melodies with an emphasis on percussion and bass.

Among other cities, Smooth Jazz by Keenan Baxter may serve the following areas: Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Aurora, Joliet, Oak Lawn, Bedford Park, Schaumburg, Harwood Heights, Lincolnwood, Naperville, Oak Brook, Shorewood, Bolingbrook, Barrington Hills, Beach Park, Downers Grove, Elgin, Evanston, Green Oaks, Hinsdale, Lemont, Lockport, Melrose Park, Norridge, Oak Park, Palatine, Plainfield, Romeoville, Volo, Algonquin