- Seattle, WA
- Saxophone Player
- $200-$2000
Bill Blackstones Velvet Express Solo
Overview
Velvet Express Solo Show offers an 'Easy Listening, Standards, Variety, Solo Act featuring: 'Live' Tenor Saxophone, and Lead Vocals along with 'Backing Tracks, making Velvet Express Solo Show 'sound like' a full 3-4 piece Combo. The Saxophone plays the Lyric line, Melody, and Solo Fills.
Velvet Express Solo caters to, and is designed to create a "Relaxing & Romantic" experience for cocktail hour, dining, reception, company event and more. Songlist Includes: Fly me to the moon, This Masquerade,Summertime, Girl from Ipanema, Autumn Leaves, Moon dance, Bye Bye Blackbird, Don't Be Cruel, Everybody Loves Somebody, By the time I get to Phoenix etc.
Reviews
14 reviews
Bonny M.
May 12, 2026Awesome
Bill is awesome. Extremely talented and fun! If you love music you will love Bill!
Hired as: One Man Band, Saxophone Player
Briana G.
April 24, 2026Higher than my expectations
Every employee approached me during and after the show to say how great Bill was. My elderly residents also requested him back as soon as possible. Over all great show with singing and saxophone, interaction with residents during show. We all loved it!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Ella N.
April 21, 2025Great Performer!
Kind, professional, and accommodating! Went out of his way to stay late and play an extra set. Music sounded great and the guests loved him.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Nanette K.
October 10, 2022Excellent saxophonist!
Bill was great! A true professional! Always kept in touch, arrived early to set up, and played beautiful music! We will definitely hire him again. Thank you Bill!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Haldun T.
May 22, 2022Super positive experience with Bill
Everyone enjoyed the music . A true professional. Will ask him again next time
We have a celebration . Thank you Bill
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Booking information
Price range: $350, and up, depending on details
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
What to expect
My Solo act features Beautiful, Relaxing, Romantic, and Classy Live Tenor Sax Entertainment. Professional and Seasoned. Mainstream Popular Radio Hits from the 30's through 90's.
About
I have over 25 years professional stage experience. Started playing at the age of 5. I had over 10 years of private instruction. Played in College Jazz, and Symphonic Bands. Started working in 3-7 piece bands, at night clubs, private events, corporate parties, receptions, in 1979. Have performed with several working groups. Top 40 Dance, Blues, Mowtown, Jazz, Funk and Rock. Stage presence comfortable and confident. I can sing some, play a little flute and guitar. Have years of Recording experience. Also an accomplished song writer, and my material is available on CD.
My specific appeal, on saxophone, is Sound, Soul, and Tone. I have a pitch perfect ear, and 'feel' the music come thru me. The audience truly feels this. I am exceptional with phrasing, and improvised solos.
I am well groomed, have a handsome presentation, and always appear in professional Musicians attire. I am prompt, courteous, reliable, and professional.
Additional booking notes
Some minimal stage lighting will be provided upon request.
I can set up in any dry, flat, area, with access to electricity, and only require a small 5x5 sq. ft. area for staging.
I can perfom up to 3 hrs. of 45 min. sets with 15 min. breaks.
Any fees paid under $500 need to be cash payment upon completion of engagement.
Private Events, Company/Corporate Parties, Receptions, require an advance deposit of 50%
Any late evening jobs over 100 miles travel distance must include 1 hotel room for the evening in addition to performance fee.
Note: Fee for the Trio is higher and may require more than 1 hotel room depending on commute distance.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
July 2026
18
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Bellevue, WA
Past booked events
May 2026
11
Monday
Nonprofit Event
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Everett, WA
April 2026
23
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Marysville, WA
April 2025
11
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Everett, WA
August 2024
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Mount Vernon, WA
March 2024
16
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Redmond, WA
October 2022
09
Sunday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
May 2022
21
Saturday
Surprise
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
February 2022
14
Monday
Surprise
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
December 2019
21
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Coupeville, WA
November 2018
11
Sunday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Shoreline, WA
August 2017
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Bonney Lake, WA
July 2017
29
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Tacoma, WA
April 2017
02
Sunday
Sporting Event
12:00pm - 12:15pm
•
University Place, WA
January 2017
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
December 2016
18
Sunday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Kirkland, WA
December 2013
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Bellevue, WA
July 2013
19
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
Set list
Partial Set List Sample for Velvet Express Sax Solo Show:
Fly me to the moon, Sara Smile, Moondance, Summertime, Stand by me, Unchain my heart, Girl from ipanema, Higher ground, Georgia on my mind, I can see clearly now, Over the rainbow, Autumn Leaves, You are the Sunshine of my life, This Masquerade, Fire & Rain, Yesterday, Dock of the bay, All of me, Bye Bye Blackbird, Smooth Operator, The Look of Love, Do it again, Maneater, Deja Vu, Sweet Home Chicago, etc.
Influences and inspiration
The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Dean Martin, Tony Benett, Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power, B.B. King, Stan Getz, Dexter Gordon, The Rolling Stones, Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross, Ray Charles, etc..
Setup requirements
I provide a small sound system and limited stage lighting. Require a min. 5x5 stage area and access to electricity. NOTE: Stage Size is greater for the Trio
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