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Danny Welsh

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5.0 
(20 reviews)
  • Seattle, WA
  • Saxophone Player
  • Travels nationwide
  • $200-$2000
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You Put A Move On My Heart

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You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
  • 1. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
  • 2. What You Won't Do For Love
  • 3. Loving You
  • 4. Overjoyed
  • 5. He's The Keeper
  • 6. Smok'in
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Overview

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

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Chris C. • August 18, 2024

Talented player with recording skills

Humble personality with excellent saxophone chops also help me with Recording in my Logic DAW very knowledgeable.

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
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Response from Danny Welsh:

Thanks Chris!! You’re awesome to work as well!! Your original music sounds great!! 🎷🎶

Small thumbnail image for reviewer Mark N.
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Mark N. • July 24, 2024

Are you kidding me? Fantastic

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.

Hired as:
Flute Player, Saxophone Player
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Response from Danny Welsh:

Thank you Mark!! Everyone was so great!! My kind of people!!!

Thank you!! 🎷🎶

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Angel D. • July 9, 2024

Best birthday surprise ever

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.

Hired as:
Flute Player, Saxophone Player

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Photo 1 from Jul 8, 2024 event with Danny Welsh
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Valerie • October 10, 2023

Great Job

Very professional. My guests and I enjoyed his music and I would hire him again.

Hired as:
Flute Player, Saxophone Player
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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

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Nanette K. • July 9, 2023

Excellent Saxophonist!

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!

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
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Response from Danny Welsh:

Thank you Nanette!! Everyone was wonderful!! My pleasure!! What a party!!
Loved your house!!

Thank you so much!!

Danny

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Hana A. • June 27, 2023

Great

Everything was amazing

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
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Response from Danny Welsh:

Thank you Hana!! Your party and people were awesome!! Thank you so much and congratulations to your son!!

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Kim • August 22, 2022

The best in the business

Danny did and any amazing job for my wedding. Guest have not stopped asking about him or talking about how great he was

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
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Response from Danny Welsh:

Thank you so much Kim!! ❤️

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Kerry C. • August 15, 2021

Danny was amazing. Very professional

Engagement Dinner

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
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Response from Danny Welsh:

Thank you Kerry!! Your bride to be is gorgeous!!
Congratulations!!! ❤️🎷

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Faviola • October 22, 2020

Bday sax 🎷

Dany was great! Professional and on time. Completed my special night with sax 🙌🏻

Hired as:
Flute Player, Saxophone Player
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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!)

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Sneha P. • August 21, 2020

Great Performance!

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!

Hired as:
Flute Player, Saxophone Player
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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!

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Ramona W. • June 26, 2020

Incredible performer

His performance and music selection was fantastic.

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
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Response from Danny Welsh:

Thank you Ramona!! My pleasure! Such a sweet super fun group of people! Everyone was just great!

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Mercedes N. • October 14, 2019

Real Pro

Danny loves music and it shows. He communication was constant. His attracts new fans daily because he knows his instrument and plays it well!

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
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Ahmed H. • July 21, 2019

Wedding Reception! Highly Recommend

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.

Hired as:
Flute Player, Saxophone Player
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Response from Danny Welsh:

Thank you so much, Ahmed! Everyone was so wonderful to work with! Congratulations again to you and your lovely bride!

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Doug F. T. O. T. O. E. D. C. O. • November 23, 2018

Outstanding

Danny is a true professional and highly accomplished. Great to work with and went the extra mile. The feed back was outstanding.

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
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Response from Danny Welsh:

Thank you so much Doug! You and everyone were the best! Have a lovely holiday!

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Sonia T. • September 17, 2018

Amazing!

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.

Hired as:
Flute Player, Saxophone Player
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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!

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Dennis G. • August 3, 2017

Supreme Awesomeness

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.

Hired as:
Flute Player, One Man Band, Woodwind Musician, Saxophone Player
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Rylie S. • March 30, 2017

Perfect!

Everyone seemed to really enjoy the music. Danny created a positive vibe for people to mingle and enjoy the evening.

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
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Response from Danny Welsh:

Thank you Rylie!!

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Jennifer T. • August 24, 2016

Awesome talent-super friendly and professional

Danny was terrific! Everyone loved him and his playing. He made the night! Totally recommend booking him!

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
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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!

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Carolyn W. • May 19, 2014

Great!

Danny played at our son's wedding reception. Very professional. We had tons of compliments--it was perfect.

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
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Response from Danny Welsh:

Thank you Carolyn! My pleasure! What a beautiful family, and wonderful group of people!

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Tammy V. • May 23, 2012

Wonderful Performer!

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!

Hired as:
Saxophone Player, Flute Player

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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

Saxophone Player Flute Player Funk Band Jazz Band One Man Band R&B Group Soul Band Wedding Band Woodwind Musician

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

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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!

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