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PERFORMS VIRTUALLY (ZOOM CONCERTS ETC.!) Mesmerizing soul straight from the heart! Saxophonist Danny Welsh performs regionally and nationally for Corporate Events, Festivals, Parties, Weddings, and Night Clubs. Past performances include: Microsoft, Starbucks, Seattle Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, Costco, Nordstrom's, NAACP, KING TV, WA Democratic Party, The Ebony Fashion Fair, BET's Def Comedy Jam, and many many more. Danny performs (with tracks) as a single, duo, or trio (add guitar and/or percussion) depending upon your budget and available space. Professional, dependable, and unique, Danny's stunningly soulful captivating performances on Tenor, Soprano Saxes & Flute are something to behold!
20 Reviews
Humble personality with excellent saxophone chops also help me with Recording in my Logic DAW very knowledgeable.
Saxophone Player
Response from Danny Welsh:
Thanks Chris!! You’re awesome to work as well!! Your original music sounds great!! 🎷🎶
The idea that I could get this level of quality so easily through gig salad is amazing. Danny was the perfect accompaniment to a cocktail party of 50 people. Numerous people came up to me and said where did you find this guy. He totally made the event. I can’t wait to use him again.
Flute Player, Saxophone Player
Response from Danny Welsh:
Thank you Mark!! Everyone was so great!! My kind of people!!!
Thank you!! 🎷🎶
My partner and I both have the same birthday week, I wanted to make it special and the highlight of the evening was undeniably the performance by David. He is a great saxophonist, and knew exactly what to play to make it special. From the moment we opened the door to the room, I knew it was going to be great with the song selection. And for musicians out there his talent was evident, each song he played was technical, precise, and heartfelt with emotions. He played a mix of songs and a request I had, each piece infused with a unique style that captivated my partner. He kept the energy perfect throughout the night. His soulful melodies made our birthday truly special and unforgettable and made my partner cry with emotion.
Flute Player, Saxophone Player
Photos from this event
Very professional. My guests and I enjoyed his music and I would hire him again.
Flute Player, Saxophone Player
Response from Danny Welsh:
Thank you Valerie!! My pleasure!! The staff at The Rainier Club and everyone else were so great to work with!! Such a sweet group of people!!
Thank you and Happy Birthday again!!
Danny
Danny was great! Very professional! He came on time , set up his equipment and definitely knew how to play a saxophone! We enjoyed his music and hope to hire him again in the near future. Thank you Danny!
Saxophone Player
Response from Danny Welsh:
Thank you Nanette!! Everyone was wonderful!! My pleasure!! What a party!!
Loved your house!!
Thank you so much!!
Danny
Everything was amazing
Saxophone Player
Response from Danny Welsh:
Thank you Hana!! Your party and people were awesome!! Thank you so much and congratulations to your son!!
Danny did and any amazing job for my wedding. Guest have not stopped asking about him or talking about how great he was
Saxophone Player
Response from Danny Welsh:
Thank you so much Kim!! ❤️
Engagement Dinner
Saxophone Player
Response from Danny Welsh:
Thank you Kerry!! Your bride to be is gorgeous!!
Congratulations!!! ❤️🎷
Dany was great! Professional and on time. Completed my special night with sax 🙌🏻
Flute Player, Saxophone Player
Response from Danny Welsh:
Thank you Favi!! You guys were such a pleasure!!! I haven’t had a crowd get down like that in a while!! Happy 35th again! (You look like it was your 26th!)
Photos from this event
It was worth every penny and more! We can’t express how grateful we are to have experienced his performance. He is the best and friendliest performer we ever had!
Flute Player, Saxophone Player
Response from Danny Welsh:
Thank you so much Sneha! You all were so wonderful to play for! So great to meet you all. Take care, and good luck in the future!
His performance and music selection was fantastic.
Saxophone Player
Response from Danny Welsh:
Thank you Ramona!! My pleasure! Such a sweet super fun group of people! Everyone was just great!
Danny loves music and it shows. He communication was constant. His attracts new fans daily because he knows his instrument and plays it well!
Saxophone Player
Best I’ve seen. So fun and classy to bring him to play at my wedding. He played our first dance song and played during dinner. Very sweet man! Played Aladin’s movie theme song for our first dance.
Flute Player, Saxophone Player
Response from Danny Welsh:
Thank you so much, Ahmed! Everyone was so wonderful to work with! Congratulations again to you and your lovely bride!
Danny is a true professional and highly accomplished. Great to work with and went the extra mile. The feed back was outstanding.
Saxophone Player
Response from Danny Welsh:
Thank you so much Doug! You and everyone were the best! Have a lovely holiday!
We had Danny perform the sax and flute for our cocktail hour for our wedding reception and he was nothing short of absolutely amazing. So incredibly happy with his performance and every single person I talked to commented on his performance and how amazing and different it was.
Flute Player, Saxophone Player
Response from Danny Welsh:
Thank you so much Sonia! Wow! What a beautiful wedding reception! Everyone was wonderful! Thank you again for having me! Many congratulations, and much happiness to you and Monty!
Danny, Thank you so much for performing your gorgeous music for us at Wilridge Winery last night. Your jazz style reminds me so much of the late Joe Farrel whose music I have adored for decades. Your music is so perfect for our weekly Wine Down Wednesday at the vineyard to share some wine with music and friends as the sun sets. Looking forward to hear you again at the vineyard.
Flute Player, One Man Band, Woodwind Musician, Saxophone Player
Everyone seemed to really enjoy the music. Danny created a positive vibe for people to mingle and enjoy the evening.
Saxophone Player
Response from Danny Welsh:
Thank you Rylie!!
Danny was terrific! Everyone loved him and his playing. He made the night! Totally recommend booking him!
Saxophone Player
Response from Danny Welsh:
Thank you SOOO much Mark & Jennifer! You and everyone were a pleasure! Such a great group of people! I had a great time! So nice meeting all of you. Have a wonderful rest of the summer!
Danny played at our son's wedding reception. Very professional. We had tons of compliments--it was perfect.
Saxophone Player
Response from Danny Welsh:
Thank you Carolyn! My pleasure! What a beautiful family, and wonderful group of people!
Danny came to Centralia to Sharon Care Center and played at our Mother's Day Tea, he was an exceptional performer whom we would have return at any time. He played for the entire event and our families have raved about his playing. He was timely, professional, friendly, and kind. Thank you for making our event such a success!
Saxophone Player, Flute Player
Booking Info
Price Range: $200-$2000
Gig Length: 15 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
I have a lifetime love affair with the sound of the Saxophone and Flute! I attempt to convey that, and move people to the fullest every time I step onstage!
About
A Seattle WA native, Tenor, Soprano Saxophonist & Flute player Danny Welsh has long been a fixture on the Seattle, Northwest, and West Coast live music and recording scene. Born in South Seattle's culturally diverse Rainier Valley, Danny grew up listening to his mother's record collection, which included Miles Davis, Stanley Turrentine, and many other Soul and Jazz artists of the 60's and 70's. Starting on Alto Sax in the 4th grade, and with the help of teaching great Johnnie Jessen, he progressed quickly and by the time high school began, was well on his way to becoming a musician worth reckoning. Around this time, sax giants Ronnie Laws, Michael Brecker, Ernie Watts, and David Sanborn became huge influences. After recieving numerous local, and two national awards for his solo prowess, Danny received a full scholarship to Seattle's Cornish Institute. With school under his belt, and after touring for three years with Seattle based funk band "Contents Under Pressure", Danny returned to Seattle to raise kids, and began many years of recording (local radio, TV spots, many records and CD's from many artists), playing clubs, and a myriad of musical venues and events region wide. Danny is married to Bay Area native and fabulous singer April Todd. He has shared the stage with and opened for Branford Marsalis, Kenny G, Michael Henderson, and many more.
Danny's show is wonderfully polished and fully self contained! Both as the focal point of any gathering, or easy listening background music. Very comfortable on stage and Emcee friendly, Danny uses a Bose Tower L1 Model II state of the art sound system that delivers incredible sound at any volume. His Sax adds just the right touch of warmth and class to any event! Danny offers a wide selection of Soul, R&B, and Jazz hits that can easily be tailored to fit your unique needs. This is Soul and R&B infused Jazz Saxophone at it's finest!!
Additional Booking Notes
I'm fully self contained and use a state of the art Bose Tower L1 Model II sound system that offers incredible clarity of sound at any volume. Lighting is also available upon request.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| August 03, 2025 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Past Booked Events
| May 17, 2025 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| January 26, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Worship Service |
| August 17, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Studio Session |
| July 23, 2024 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| July 08, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| June 28, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| June 08, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 07, 2024 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
| October 14, 2023 • 8:00pm - 8:15pm | Surprise |
| October 07, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| October 01, 2023 • 3:30pm - 3:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| September 29, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
| July 07, 2023 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
| June 26, 2023 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Graduation |
| June 17, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| December 17, 2022 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | House Party |
| September 25, 2022 • 8:30am - 9:30am | Nonprofit Event |
| August 20, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 19, 2022 • 9:30pm - 10:15pm | Surprise |
| October 01, 2021 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 14, 2021 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Surprise |
| June 26, 2021 • 9:00pm - 11:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| December 24, 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 24, 2020 • 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Corporate Event |
| December 17, 2020 • 8:00am - 9:00am | Virtual Event |
| December 16, 2020 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
| October 17, 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Surprise |
| October 17, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| August 19, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 25, 2020 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| February 29, 2020 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| December 31, 2019 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 26, 2019 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Festival |
| October 12, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Concert |
| October 05, 2019 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Cultural Event |
| August 24, 2019 • 6:15pm - 7:45pm | Wedding Reception |
| July 27, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| July 21, 2019 • 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| July 20, 2019 • 7:30pm - 10:00pm | House Party |
| July 19, 2019 • 8:30pm - 10:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| July 10, 2019 • 1:30pm - 1:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| May 19, 2019 • 10:30pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| December 30, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
| November 18, 2018 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Festival |
| September 15, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| August 12, 2018 • 1:00pm - 6:00pm | Festival |
| January 07, 2018 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
| October 28, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| August 12, 2017 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| March 26, 2017 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| August 23, 2016 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| February 20, 2016 • 4:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
| July 24, 2015 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| November 13, 2014 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Fundraiser |
| May 17, 2014 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| April 30, 2014 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Other |
| April 10, 2014 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Other |
| February 12, 2014 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Other |
| October 26, 2013 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| August 24, 2013 • 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Private Party |
| July 11, 2013 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Other |
| June 01, 2013 • 10:30pm - 11:30pm | Birthday Party |
| March 16, 2013 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
Set List
Set 1.
"For The Love Of You"………………The Isley Bros.
"I Can't Help It"……………………… Stevie Wonder/Michael Jackson
"Feel Like Mak'in Love"……………. Roberta Flack
"What You Won't Do For Love"…… Bobby Caldwell
"Giv'in You The Best That I Got"….. Anita Baker
"Affirmation"………………………… George Benson
"September"………………………… E,W&F
"Rock Witcha"………………………. Bobby Brown
"Friends And Strangers"……………Ronnie Laws
"Step In The Name Of Love"……… R. Kelly
"Same Ol' Love"……………………. Anita Baker
Set 2.
"I Wish"……………………………… Stevie Wonder
"Liv'in For The City"…………………Stevie Wonder
"Low Rider"…………………………. War
"Sweet Love"……………………….. Anita Baker
"You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" Stevie Wonder
"All The Man I Need"………………. Whitney Houston
"Hush"………………………………. Danny Welsh
"This Masquerade"………………… George Benson
"Sudden Samba" ………………….. Neal Larsen
"I Like The Way" …………………… Hi-Five
"Never Can Say Goodbye"……….. The Jackson 5
"People Make The World Go Around" The Stylistics
Set 3.
"Song Bird"…………………………. Kenny G
"Mercy Mercy Mercy"……………… Weather Report
"I'll Be Around"………………………The Spinners
"Someday"………………………….. Mariah Carey
"When A Man Loves A Woman"…. Percy Sledge
"I'm Your Baby Tonight"…………… Whitney Houston
"All Night long"………………………Lionel Ritchie
"I Wanna Rock With You"…………. Michael Jackson
"Everything"………………………… Mary J. Blige
"Betcha By Golly Wow"…………….The Stylistics
"The Way You Make Me Feel"…… Michael Jackson
Set 4.
"Fever"……………………………….Ronnie Laws
"Walk On By"………………………..Dionne Warwick
"Night Breeze"………………………Bobby Lyle
"Night Fall"…………………………..Kim Waters
"Pleasure seeker"…………………. Paul Taylor
"Love Is On The Way"…………….. Dave Koz
"That's The Way Love Goes"…….. Janet Jackson
"Here And Now"…………………… Luther Vandross
"In The Groove"……………………. Richard Elliot
"Just My Imagination"………………The Temptations
"Kiss Of Life"……………………….. Sade
"Still In Love"………………………. Brian McKnight
And More!!!!!!
Influences & Inspiration
Ronnie Laws, David Sanborn, Grover Washington Jr., Michael Brecker, Ernie Watts, and many many others!
Setup Requirements
A normal AC grounded outlet within 15 feet of where I'll be playing. All outdoor performances require complete cover of sound gear and performance, even in sunny weather!