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- New York City, NY
- Saxophone Player
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Alex W. said “Arrived at slightly the wrong time but played through. Was excellent and had the crowd going! Was just what we needed to help fill the dance floor! Looked…”
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My name is Clayton DeVries. I am a 19 year old freshman at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City and have been playing the saxophone for over 9 years now, and am very well talented at it. I am a hardcore jazz musician, but can play a classical piece just as well. I currently own and play alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute, and piccolo. I am also able to provide a set jazz band at your convenience! I am here to show the world that even a college student can make someone's event a night to remember.
Clayton is prodigiously talented, and he really made my surprise engagement one of a kind! Thanks man!
Clayton did a great job entertaining our customers.
I had the pleasure of hiring Clayton for a last minute gig for a group of senior citizens. While I was sitting at my table watching him work, a person came up and asked if she could start a tip jar for Clayton. This is how much the crowed enjoyed him. There were people wanting to dance and sing. I'd highly recommend him. I'd be happy to make a reference for him as well.
Price Range: Open
Gig Length: 30 - 120 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
I am a saxophone player. I offer my ability to play great jazz and classical music with a sound that you won't forget. You may also contact me for a jazz band if wanted!
Hello, my name is Clayton DeVries. I am a 18 year old freshman and I go to The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City! I play the saxophone and enjoy with sincere and genuine passion. I started getting involved in music when I was about 4 years old when my parents got me my first drum set. They told me I had a great rhythm and beat at this age and they knew I was going to go somewhere in music. When I was in 5th grade, we got to choose the instruments we wanted to play for our school and I was either going to play the alto saxophone or trumpet. Luckily, I chose the saxophone. The first saxophone I ever got was a Yamaha YAS-23 which is a student horn. I started really getting into jazz in 8th great when my band teacher started an after school jazz band. It really kicked off at that point. I switched schools going into my freshman year in high school and it was hard making new friends. I wanted to quit band but my mother told me to try it, so I joined my schools concert band and it was the best with my new band teacher. Moving forward to this year, 2017, I have made countless friends in my schools 2 jazz bands, concert band, symphonic band, pep band, pit orchestra, and marching band. I have also had the privelage to be invited to play as Tenor 2 in the MSBOA All State Jazz Ensemble, Alto 1 in the Hastings All Star Band, and as Tenor 1 in the prestigious Interlochen Jazz Ensemble. I am currently performing in The Afro Cuban Orchestra in the Tenor 1 spot under the direction of Bobby Sanabria! I currently own and play dakota alto, soprano, and tenor saxophone. I also play flute, piccolo, and clarinet. I have played with great jazz musicians including Andrew Rathbun, Tom Knific, Jeremy Siskind, Keith Hall, Bill Sears, Kelly Sill, Paul Brewer, Robin Connell, Kevin O'Connell, and many more!
I am able to provide my own sound system depending on what the crowd is or how big the room is, etc.
February 17, 2018 • 8:00pm - 8:45pm | Wedding Engagement |
May 05, 2017–May 06, 2017 • 9:00pm - 1:00am | Nightclub Event |
April 28, 2017 • 8:30pm - 11:30pm | Nightclub Event |
April 13, 2017 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Launch Party |
Jazz Standards
Classical Arrangements
Pop Songs
Artist Specific
Etc.
Charlie Parker
John Coltrane
Chris Potter
Michael Brecker
Sonny Rollins
Cannonball Adderley
Thelonious Monk
Gerald Albright
Eric Marienthal
Etc.
Alex W. said “Arrived at slightly the wrong time but played through. Was excellent and had the crowd going! Was just what we needed to help fill the dance floor! Looked…”
Samantha A. said “AR is the absolute best. He was the highlight of the party. He played for 5 hours. He can literally play to anything or no music at all. We hired him…”
Susan D. said “Ivan was wonderful and played perfect music for our company Holiday party! Would definitely call again! Thanks Ivan ! Sue”
Hello, I am a professional saxophonist playing in any style, I approach each event individually, we will choose songs with you to your taste, I can quickly and…