Tim Akers was a keyboardist, songwriter, arranger, producer, and highly respected session and touring musician. He passed away at the age of 59 due to complications from pneumonia, following an extended period of leukemia treatments. Originally from Hendersonville, Tennessee, Akers led his own ensemble, Tim Akers and The Smoking Section, a 17‑piece R&B group made up entirely of top Nashville session musicians. Every member of the band had contributed to countless recordings across a wide range of musical styles. Akers’ studio résumé was extensive. He performed on sessions for artists including Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Megadeth, Michael Bolton, Rascal Flatts, SHeDAISY, Jewel, LeAnn Rimes, Trace Adkins, Glen Campbell, Barry Manilow, Pam Tillis, Patti LaBelle, Joss Stone, Wynonna, Kid Rock, and Josh Gracin, among many others. His playing was also featured on several major film soundtracks, such as Chicken Little, Evan Almighty, Herbie: Fully Loaded, The Prince of Egypt, We Were Soldiers, Kissing Jessica Stein, and Anastasia.
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Uptown Funk
Shake It Off
Hello
Rock Steady
Feat Michael McDonald- Takin’ It To The Streets
feat. Jason Eskridge- I Wish
Lucky Luke by the Philippe Saisse Trio featuring Tim Akers & the Smoking Section
feat. Jason Eskridge – Superstition
feat. Jason Eskridge – What Is Hip
