Bradford Smith

Bradford is a solo saxophonist, performing with backing tracks. My basic PA system consist of two QSC-K8 speakers (10"x10"x17") to play the backing tracts, and if needed to mic the sax, also a mic for speaking is available . I can stand or sit. Give me a little space and I can be good with doing my gig, I just love playing:)

Music Sets....I work with the background tracks to set the vibe and improvised melodies to elevate, I read the room and go with the flow, upbeat, danceable to feeling relaxed and cool, maybe a little introspective, but I promise I will pick you back up. The saxophone is an instrument that sounds good on recordings, but...its different live, you can feel it, all the sound comes from a reed, I was blown away the first time I heard a sax playing at a jazz venue with out a mic.

Volume levels appropriate for small parties, receptions, 40-400 people can mingle and my music will be in the background. Or I can turn a living room into a disco dance party by cranking the speakers to 11, and I do have a mouthpiece for that. If you are supplying the pa-system, well you just made my job easier.

Bradford Smith – Saxophonist, Composer, Storyteller

Bradford Smith is a soulful saxophonist whose music bridges the timeless elegance of jazz standards with the smooth grooves of R&B. Picking up the horn at age 14, he has spent years crafting a voice that speaks with honesty and emotional depth — whether performing solo with custom backing tracks or lighting up the room at jazz jam sessions.
In addition to saxophone, Bradford also plays piano and Native American flute, infusing his performances with a wide palette of feeling and texture. His original composition "I Survived" — streaming now — tells the powerful story of loss, healing, and hope after the passing of his wife, marking him not just as a player, but as a storyteller.
Bradford’s sets are rich with classics like “There Will Never Be Another You” and “Just the Two of Us” and feature a blend of improvisation and intention that moves audiences. Whether in an intimate lounge or a lively event space, his performances leave a lasting impression.
Available for live performances, private events, and creative collaborations.

requirements for lighting, staging, and sound.
Electricity,
and I don't want red m&m's, not the best thing for my reeds:)