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Chris Godber
- Panama City, FL
- Saxophone Player
- Travels up to 3000 miles
- Starting at $500/hr
Overview
Chris Godber (God - brr) is a highly sought-after Billboard Recording Artist. His soulful tone resonates far and wide, enriching the airwaves of SIRIUS XM's Watercolors in addition to all of your favorite digital platforms: Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, Tidal, and iHeart Radio.
He's graced the stage as an opener for iconic artists such as Ben Tankard, the late Dr. John and country sensation Sara Evans. Moreover, he's shared harmonious moments with renowned figures such as Mindi Abair, T. Graham Brown, and the cast of Dancing with the Stars during their live tours. Now let chart topping saxophonist, Chris Godber take your event to the next level!
32 Reviews
Chris did an amazing job at my Dad's birthday celebration. He was very easy to work with and flexible with adjustments during the event. It was definitely a night to remember.
Saxophone Player
Response from Chris Godber:
Thanks Lisa it was a pleasure working with you!
Chris and the guitarist that accompanied him were amazing
They were great and skilled musicians, but their great personalities and professionalism were refreshing and made my mom's 70th Birthday celebration an amazing experience.
Jazz Band
Response from Chris Godber:
Thanks Daarina, it was a pleasure to play for you guys!
Photos from this event
We had the pleasure of having Chris perform as the saxophonist at our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with his performance. Chris's musical talents added a truly magical touch to our special day. His saxophone skills were impeccable, and he played a beautiful selection of songs that set the perfect ambiance for the reception during dinner.
Not only is Chris a gifted musician, but he was also a pleasure to work with. He was professional, punctual, and accommodating to our requests. His passion for music shone through in every note he played, and it was evident that he genuinely cared about making our wedding day memorable.
Chris's performance was a highlight of our wedding, and our guests are still raving about his incredible talent. We highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to add a touch of elegance and artistry to their event. Thank you, Chris, for making our wedding day even more special with your music. You truly are a remarkable saxophonist!
One Man Band, Saxophone Player
Response from Chris Godber:
Thank you so much Roslyn! It was an honor to play for you and your guests and was glad we were able to give your husband a nice surprise! Congratulations to you guys and thank you for keeping me in mind if you ever have an excuse for live music in the future! Blessings....
Chris was the perfect fit for our wedding cocktail hour and reception alongside DJ 30A... Scott elevated the whole experience and is beyond talented and a gifted entertainer. He was so easy to work with, kind, and gave it his all. Truly it was unforgettable and was the first thing every single person commented on during the wedding.
Saxophone Player
Response from Chris Godber:
Thanks Alli and Sean, it was a pleasure working with you guys!
Absolutely awesome. Played all great songs and was a blast with everybody at the party.
One Man Band, Saxophone Player
Response from Chris Godber:
Hey Jason thanks so much. It was great meeting you and your family and an honor to play for you guys.
Chris and the guitar player could not have been more awesome. The music had many people dancing. Everyone enjoyed the music.
Saxophone Player
Response from Chris Godber:
Hey John, thanks so much. We had a great time and glad to hear everyone else did as well!
Photos from this event
Chris was amazing! Truly gifted and anointed. It was a zoom event, he was prepared, on time and blew the rooftop off! We plan to have him live, once things get back to normal.
One Man Band, Saxophone Player
Response from Chris Godber:
Hey Janice, thanks for having me, it was a pleasure. I look forward to visiting your congregation in the future! Blessings....
We booked Chris for our small 20 person wedding, and it couldn't have been better. I wasn't able to officially meet Chris until after our ceremony. Being from Texas and having our wedding in Florida, we only had online and cell communication with him prior. Wife had a special song request and Chris delivered. We had him booked throughout the ceremony and afterwards for our dinner. The entire wedding party was talking about Chris and his performance all night and into the following days. 10/10 would use again and recommend for any special occasions. Kills it on the sax!
One Man Band, Saxophone Player
Response from Chris Godber:
Hey Joel and Allie, it was such an honor to play for you guys. Thanks again for having me for your BIG day. Blessings to you guys!
It was an absolute pleasure having Chris perform at our wedding ceremony! He arrived early to set up and even had on our wedding colors. It’s the little details that really sold me. He was attentive before the wedding making sure he had our desired songs for the ceremony. He even sent a nice massage before the wedding. All my guest enjoyed hearing him play. He was a major hit. This was my first time booking a musician and Im glad google brought me to his profile page. Definitely book him for your next event. He is professional and responds to messages in a timely manner. Thank you Chris for making my wedding ceremony even more special!
Saxophone Player
Response from Chris Godber:
Thank you so much Holly, it was a pleasure working with you. Blessings to you guys on your new life together!!!
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I was already nervous planning a beach proposal and booking entertainment out of state. Chris put my mind at ease! He was very professional and organized! He arrived earlier than expected and his performance was a 10/10. My fiancé and family loved him and we will be booking for the wedding.
Saxophone Player
Response from Chris Godber:
Hey Aidrea thanks so much for those kind words. It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to playing for you again in the future, congratulations again!
Chris was awesome!! He is wonderful at playing and is very flexible and understanding. He is also very professional.
Saxophone Player
Response from Chris Godber:
Thanks Kalee, it was a pleasure to work with you and I hope to play for the wedding!
Chris was the best entertainer I have met in years. His passion as a saxaphonist is impeccable. He played and array of music which was all AWESOME! He was prompt, courteous and kind to the guest as well. He graced the room with love. I will definintely use him again.
Saxophone Player
Response from Chris Godber:
Much appreciated Sheila! It was a pleasure working with you and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Supposed to show up at 8pm at jelsnias in Panama city. No show. where is my 60.00? HAD TO WALK OUTAND DEMAND REFUND. HE DIDNT PLAY. EVERYONE LEFT WHAT IS GOING ON.? We left close to 9pm. Is this man non professional? Can't show up on time? Or a total ripoff. Supposed to be a dinner theater? Put out wings and carrots ?
Saxophone Player
Response from Chris Godber:
I sincerely apologize to everyone that came out to the show tonight at Jelani Dinner Theatre. As you saw, we were there and ready, but the venue didn't handle their business. Long story short, they didn't pay us. The check they paid the deposit with bounced. As always we are to be paid in full prior to taking the stage as we can't take our performance back after the fact. So for obvious reasons we were to be paid in cash upon arrival during sound check; prior to performance. They agreed and said it would be there. We were ther since 4pm....but the $$ wasn't, they kept promising that the $$ was on the way, but we can't play on hopes and dreams so we had to wait. Unfortunately the money never came, but the food did... eventually, after everyone had left. Again, I'm so sorry this happened. Anyone that's been to my shows in the past knows that we start on time, end on time and we bring it! All I can say is contact the venue about getting your money back, rest assured I dont have your money as we didn't get paid. Blessings to you all, hope to see you soon, at another venue!
Chris was simply awesome from the booking to the actual performance. He was very patient, and went above and beyond to make sure my reception was the best ever. He's so talented. I'd book him again without any hesitation! Chris Rocks!
Saxophone Player
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We were looking for something classy for Thanksgiving night at our newly opened bar and we came across Chris on GigSalad. We are so happy we found him now that we have had the opportunity to see just how talented he is. He is oh so wonderful and completely captivated the audience. We are looking forward to hiring Chris again and highly recommend him!
Cedrick and Sherry Bailey
Saxophone Player
Response from Chris Godber:
Thanks so much Sherry, glad everyone had as much fun as I did!
The passion this man has for playing his instrument is unrivaled and inspiring. The impression he has left on us can still be felt to this day. We cannot begin to emphasize the talent, passion, and heart he had when performing at our school. Not only has he inspired many of the students here at Bay High, but he may have even saved some lives as well. On behalf of Bay High School, we thank you for your amazing feats of hard work, dedication, and spirit.
Saxophone Player
Response from Chris Godber:
Wow, I don't know what to say other than Thank You for having me and I'm so glad that my music and passion resonated with everyone there. My goal is not just to entertain, but to inspire!
Words cannot express how much my entire wedding party absolutely loved Chris on Saturday. Chris had the best attitude and was extremely professional. He was so accommodating and really genuinely a nice guy. His spectacular performance truly made my vow renewal one that will be talked about for years to come. We love you Chris and we are looking for more opportunities to hire you again. I pray Gods richest blessings upon your life!
Saxophone Player
I know this is a bit late, but we had Chris perform at our wedding and reception. He did an amazing job. He was a blessing to us, we are so happy we met him and that he was available. I recommend Chris for any event.
Jazz Band, One Man Band, Woodwind Musician, Saxophone Player
Response from Chris Godber:
Thanks Antoyne, I appreciate you guys, Thanks for having me!
I f you are looking to add that special "something" to your next event, look no further. From the inital inquiry, to the last moment of the event, it was nothing short of a pleasure working with Chris. His talent, professionalism, and expertise will not dissapoint. Can't say enough great things about him! Thanks again Chris for an awesome experience!
Saxophone Player
Hi Chris,
I have finally come up for air! I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed meeting you and having you play for our rehearsal dinner. I can't tell you how many compliments I received about you. It was perfect, and you are wonderful.
Good luck to you and your family.
Thanks again!
One Man Band, Saxophone Player
I had the pleasure of seeing/hearing Chris Godber at Pier Park this past weekend. I purchased three of his older CDs, although I am not exactly in love with them now that I have listened to them, however he gave an awesome performance on Saturday at Pier Park and I am so glad I had the privilege to hear him (just by accident, as I had no intention of going to the area because of the expected crowd due to the Jazz festival). He came across as an incredible, kind spirit and is oh so talented....we truly enjoyed his performance and left feeling as if we had "gotten our fix" for the weekend.
Jazz Band
Chris was simply awesome! Talent is one thing, but when it's mixed with the anointing of the Lord Jesus Christ, talent is turned into an awesome praise and worship experience. Chris is just not a saxophone player, he's someone who truly ministers to the hearts of the people of God. One member stated, "Pastor, thanks for inviting Chris Godber, it was just what I needed. His music allowed me to relax and give it all to God." Chris thanks for blessing us. God bless you and your family.
Pastor "Mike" Rabb
Doing The Word Ministry
Callaway FL
Saxophone Player
Response from Chris Godber:
Pastor Rabb, the honor was all mine! I thank you for your hospitality, loving congregation and the wonderful message on 'Worship' you brought forth. My wife and I were both blessed and had a wonderful time in the Lord! Thanks for having us and we look forward to seeing you again! -Chris
Chris was soo wonderful to work with from day 1! He was prompt and thorough in responding to inquiry and all further correspondences. He played the saxophone so beautifully and perfectly during wedding ceremony and reception. He also was mc and then dj for latter part of reception and did a fantastic job at that as well. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect! I would definitely recommend him! (Thank you Chris for being a part of our special day and making sure it was everything we wanted and more! Meghan and Cody)
Saxophone Player, Wedding DJ
Response from Chris Godber:
Hey guys thanks so much!!! I had a great time and glad you and everyone else did as well! Blessings!!! -Chris
Heard him do a concert while I was on vacation in AL. Amazing tone and stage presence! Definitely on par with all the famous sax players out there. I expect to see him on the big stages in the Jazz Festivals very soon! Book this guy while you can still afford him haha.
Hi Chris - thank you for playing at our wedding Saturday morning! The music was lovely & I think you did a wonderful job of playing "If". :)
We really appreciate you adding music to our ceremony. Thanks again!
Chris is a truly professional and amazing saxophone player. If you love Kenny G, you'll be blown away by Chris G! Plus, his character and reliability is of the highest calibre. You will love Chris G!
This was our first time hearing Chris play and he was fantastic. You could get lost in his music. This young man has a lot going for him we rank him on top of the world. His testimony is very touching as is his love for our Savior Jesus Christ. God Bless him his wife and family and his career may he spread the Love of Jesus in his music.
We had Chris come in and play a Dinner Concert for our event and it was wonderful! He was very professional from the initial contact of booking all the way through his performance! What a joy to work with and his music is phenomenal!! It's hard to believe, but he sounds even better LIVE than on his CD's which are great!
In addition to a great performance he's a great inspirational speaker and had a good sense of humor. He played some familiar songs that everyone recognized and even shared some of his testimony and inspiration behind his original music which was very interesting! He's a great fit for any event and we will use him again!!
Heard him play at a Holiday Trade Show Market in Pensacola, FL!
Wow, I thought they had Kenny G playing overhead and I came around the corner and there he was walking around, serenading everyone, I couldn't believe it! I got his card and booked him for my own event and he was incredible, great sound, very professional, great price (Much less than most DJ's in fact and much much less than Kenny G would charge haha) Highly Recommend!!!!
"I just wanted to say thank you sooooo much for everything! The wedding was amazing and I loved everything you did :) You play beautifully!!" Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Saxophone Player
Chris Godber plays a mean saxophone. Wow! Is he ever great! But
Chris IS the instrument. His radiant spirit, winsome manner and
awesome testimony make a Chris Godber concert a true worship
experience. He left our congregation wanting more and he WILL be back.”
Saxophone Player
"We wanted to let you know that you did a fantastic job at our crazy, little wedding. You really took it to the next level and went far and beyond in making that day the best it could be. We had a few things not go our way (RAIN) but God came through by stopping it just in time and everything came together in the end, may not have been how we imagined it but we still got to say I DO and commit to each other in front of God and our family- and that's what truly matters.
We wish you the best, that God continues to work in your life and through your music. You are amazing and such a wonderful person. We will always be speaking praises about your work and will recommend you to everybody."
Booking Info
Price Range: Starting at $500/hr
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Coverage for myself and my instruments / equipment. If the venue requires, I can get additional liability insurance for your event up to 2 Million dollars of coverage at no additional cost to you.
Unions: None
What to Expect
A professional in every sense of the word. Expect an early arrive for set up and sound check with everything he needs to make your event a success. With over 20 years experience, Chris has performed for events of all shapes and sizes, big and small from Birthdays to playing with Dancing For the Stars; Chris has done it all. He will do more than just show up, he will wow your audience and leave them talking long after the event is over.
About
In the last few years Billboard charting saxophonist, Chris Godber (pronounced God – brrr) has become a highly sought after performer on both Contemporary & Gospel Jazz stages. He is a living testimony to the incredible power of faith and the unwavering belief in the potential within oneself. Faced with the discouraging thought that his asthma would prevent him from playing the saxophone, Chris turned to his faith as a source of strength and determination. With his unwavering trust in God's plan, he embarked on a remarkable journey that would not only prove his skeptics wrong, but also inspire countless others along the way.
While he specializes in enchanting corporate / private event audiences, he's equally at home performing on the stages of the country's largest jazz festivals while selling out his own shows at intimate jazz clubs thanks to his addictive melodies and inspiring performances. Though he had several projects out prior, it was his 2015 album "Starting Over" that launched him into the Smooth Jazz spotlight with the chart topping hits Rain and Chill.
Chris's soulful tone and addictive melodies resonate far and wide, enriching the airwaves of SIRIUS XM's Watercolors in addition to all of your favorite digital platforms, including Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, Tidal, and iHeart Radio. His music's accessibility ensures that audiences worldwide can connect with his soul-stirring tunes, experiencing the magic of his saxophone wherever they are.
Beyond the stage and the studio, Chris dedicates a portion of his time to making a profound impact in the lives of others. As a part-time Respiratory Therapist, he brings his firsthand understanding of breathing conditions, coupled with his compassionate nature, to provide relief and support to those facing similar challenges. Chris's commitment to helping others transcends the boundaries of music and resonates deeply with his desire to make a difference in the world.
Chris's musical journey has intertwined with some of the industry's luminaries, offering a glimpse into his exceptional talent and versatility. He's graced the stage as an opener for iconic artists like the late Dr. John and country sensation Sara Evans. Moreover, he's shared harmonious moments with renowned figures such as Mindi Abair, T. Graham Brown, and the cast of Dancing with the Stars during their live tours.
His latest masterpiece [coming Nov 3rd] the Gospel Jazz EP titled, "Meant to Be," stands as a true testament to Chris's faith and musical journey. Chris says, “Music is such a powerful force that brings people together and I think we need more of that. Despite doctors telling me I couldn't do it, God gave me the ability to play even with my asthma, so all Glory goes to Him. I tell my story everywhere that I play because I want it to resonate with people just as much as my music. You never know who’s out there listening and who needs to hear something inspiring; that message of God’s grace, hope and healing. That’s why I do what I do.”
Many musicians grow up playing in the church, but listening to this EP it is evident that Chris never stopped. The project’s soulful blend of gospel and contemporary jazz stylings is paired with the theme of Romans 8:28 [“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who[a] have been called according to His purpose.”] Without a doubt, this journey has brought Chris to where he is meant to be.
Additional Booking Notes
Chris provides a full sound system. Chris also uses a wireless saxophone mic so that he can walk around and serenade the audience rather than being glued to the stage. He also has additional mics available for announcements and toasts etc so he can take care of all your sound needs at your event. If you already have a DJ in place, Chris can often tap into their equipment for a smooth transition and to minimize the amount of speakers needed at the venue.
Services Offered
Set List
Each set is different as each gig is different. What he plays for a concert will not be the same atmosphere as a wedding so he tailors each gig to the audience's expectations playing not only his original music but a vast array of familiar cover songs that he makes his own!
Influences & Inspiration
Richard Elliot, Boney James, David Sanborn, Grover Washington Jr, Kenny G, Euge Groove & Kirk Whalum
Setup Requirements
Power
Stage Preferred
Testimonials
"Chris, You were AMAZING tonight! I am so appreciative of you blessing us with your gift. You were the talk of the evening. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! You made the event go from a four to a ten! I am going to tell everyone I know about you. Thanks again so much!"
– Angela M.
"He had Kenny G abilities and walked the room as he serenaded each table. He suprised us by wearing the wedding colors...even took a few requests, by playing a song or two for the parents...in their genre. We all loved it.;If it's at all possible, we would have loved to have him there all the way to the car on the way to the hotel."
– WeddingChannel.com
"Chris King and I just wanted to let you know how incredible your performance was at our wedding. It was the special touch we needed to make our wedding ceremony perfect. You sounded amazing, the guests loved it, and you definitely have two new fans! Thank you for being a part of our day!"
– Tracy K.