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BJ Simmons imagines, builds, and activates possibilities in the realms of creativity and business.A genre-defying saxophonist, visionary producer, and creative entrepreneur, BJ Simmons has spent over three decades crafting a powerful narrative through music. With deep roots in jazz, hip-hop, soul, and DC’s GO-GO tradition, Simmons fuses improvisation with composition to create work that is emotionally resonant, rhythmically bold, and culturally grounded.Simmons is the founder and CEO of Jimmy Mac Entertainment, LLC, a full-service music company offering world-class live entertainment, artist development, music production, and strategic consulting. Under his leadership, the company has become a trusted hub for talent and events—producing high-caliber performances for weddings, festivals, corporate events, and political functions, while helping artists move from inspiration to execution with clarity and confidence.From hip-hop artist Wale to jazz legend Harvey Mason Sr., BJ Simmons has performed with some of the best and brightest in the music industry. Whether on major stages or in intimate creative spaces, Simmons brings a collaborative energy and a distinct improvisational voice that elevates every project he touches.His latest album, Trapped In, is a genre-blending opus that highlights his evolution as a composer, producer, and curator. With over 15 featured collaborators, the project weaves rich lyricism, cinematic textures, and layered instrumentation into a cohesive and powerful statement—bridging generations and genres.In addition to his musical work, Simmons is a nationally respected music educator with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Director of Bands and at Stuart-Hobson Middle School on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. There, he has built one of the most dynamic middle school instrumental music programs in the region—serving over 100 students annually across jazz, classical, GO-GO, and contemporary ensembles. His programs have received local and national recognition for cultivating young talent, preserving cultural legacies, and providing high-quality music education in public schools.Whether he's producing records, leading bands, mentoring youth, or consulting artists on the business of music, BJ Simmons operates with one guiding principle: to reimagine what’s possible when creativity and purpose converge.
