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Dave's Jazz

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5.0 
(7 reviews)
  • Melbourne, FL
  • Saxophone Player
  • Travels up to 40 miles
  • $100/hr. solo, plus travel over 1 hour.
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Overview

Party Perfect! Dave's jazz brings romance, sophistication and fun to your party, wedding, restaurant, or business event. Always appropriate, never too loud or cheesy,

Dave plays solo saxophone (tenor and soprano) to "backing tracks" through an excellent sound system (close your eyes and you'll think you're in an upscale night club!). You will hear jazz in its many forms - Bossa Novas and Sambas, Swing, Bluesy Ballads, Gypsy Jazz and Traditional New Orleans style Dixieland, as well as many standards from the American song book (song list is over 900 tunes and growing!).

Book Some Fun! Dave's Jazz livens up your event and makes it memorable!


7 Reviews

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Alicia S. • March 26, 2023

best night ever

dave was amazing. everyone at the event loved him. he played everything we asked for and more.

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Susan R. • May 6, 2022

Lovely

Lovely music, and responsive to all our requests.

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Salena L. • March 29, 2022

Wonderful Night

What a great night with Dave. Very professional and contacted me several times prior to event. Offered to play longer and what a talented man he his. Don’t hesitate to use him. Dave provided My sons rehearsal dinner in NOLA that perfect musical experience. 👏👏👏

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Saxophone Player
Dave's Jazz

Response from Dave's Jazz:

Thank you Salena - a terrific gathering and a wonderful family. How about that facility and staff! - Best wishes to you and yours! - Dave

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Andrew L. • February 14, 2022

Five star review

Dave was amazing! We enjoyed our Valentine’s dinner event with his jazz sax . I highly recommend Dave for your next event.

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Dave's Jazz

Response from Dave's Jazz:

Thanks Andrew - It was really fun to be with your highly spirited church group!

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Elyssa K. • November 4, 2019

Exactly as Promised and Created Wonderful Atmosphere

Dave's Jazz did a fantastic job at our event! With an audience of varying ages and interest, he was able to set a lively yet smooth atmosphere to carry our event. As people mingled during the cocktail hour and later shifted to dinner, he transitioned seamlessly and truly added a new level of professionalism and elegance to the event. He played consistently at an appropriate volume, showed up more than early enough to be ready, and was attentive to any requests we had. I would recommend Dave's Jazz to anyone searching for live event music.

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Jazz Band, Saxophone Player
Dave's Jazz

Response from Dave's Jazz:

Thanks Elyssa - it was fun, and you and your team did a great job on putting on a professional event for a good cause! Your partner wanted my Venmo address - it's @davesjazz

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Stacey B. • May 21, 2019

Hire Dave!

Dave was the perfect addition to our Open House event. He was professional and so talented! Everyone enjoyed Dave on saxophone with his background accompaniments. He is very accommodating and will add a great touch to your next event. Dave was great!!

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Dave's Jazz

Response from Dave's Jazz:

Thanks Stacey for your review - I had a great time in a great venue - I wish y'all the best success in your venture!

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Matt K. • March 31, 2018

Amazing performance!

Dave was absolutely amazing. Very accommodating and easy to work with. Our wedding guests absolutely loved the music.

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Saxophone Player
Dave's Jazz

Response from Dave's Jazz:

Thanks Kellys! It was a lovely wedding in a beautiful spot! Good luck to both of you!

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Price Range: $100/hr. solo, plus travel over 1 hour.

Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes

Languages: English

What to Expect

I play classic jazz saxophone - Stan Getz, Paul Desmond, Stanley Turrentine - I play from a library of over 1,600 American standards (Sinatra, Ella, Louis Armstrong), Broadway tunes, early jazz ("Dixieland"), Latin jazz and Bossa Novas, Gypsy Jazz, bluesy ballads and Big Band tunes, all played close to the melody, and then improvised on in a captivating manner. I can focus on one or two genres if you prefer. I occasionally play some of my own compositions as well. (I don't play smooth jazz, soul, funk, be-bop, fusion or hip hop.) My aim is to liven up your party without becoming the star - I pride myself in playing the right music at the right volume level for your occasion!
I usually play as a solo performer, using "backing tracks" I mostly make myself, played through my excellent sound system.
My business practices start with communication and honesty, doing what I promise, and delivering the goods with good humor - please visit my website for more details.

About

I grew up in a (classical) musical family, but got hooked on blues and then jazz in my teens. I went to Berklee School of Music and then started playing in bands in my twenties, up and down the East Coast. In my thirties and 40s I pursued other interests, including painting and teaching art. I never stopped practicing jazz saxophone however. When my wife (an Episcopal priest) was called to serve a church in Greenville, MS, I began to play as a solo artist in restaurants, clubs and private parties in the Mississippi Delta. and then the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Our new home is in Melbourne, Florida where there are many, many private and public venues for live music!

Additional Booking Notes

As a solo act I need about a 4' x 6' square area to set up in, with one electrical socket, and in the same room with most of the people! For a group gig (4 to 6 people) an area approximately 8' x 10' is needed. For a larger crowd (100 or more, dancing) a 1 foot high platform helps.

1. Unless agreed to otherwise, all engagements require a 50% deposit at the time of booking, and the balance due is to be paid immediately upon completion of the engagement. Payment may be made by cash, check or credit card.

2. Since in many cases I've declined other offers for the date(s) of your booking, the 50% deposit is non-refundable (except in the case of "acts of God" emergencies). Please notify me as soon as you know you are cancelling your booking.

3. For outdoor events, please have alternate indoor locations arranged in the case of extreme weather.

4. Once I've set up my equipment, full payment is required even if you cancel the gig.

5. Extra charges may be incurred if: a) equipment has to be moved to a second location during the gig; b) requested songs have to be learned; c) extra playing time is requested; d) equipment has to be carried up and down stairs, onto boats, or over rough terrain.

Upcoming Booked Events

November 18, 2023 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm Fundraiser
November 18, 2023 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm Concert

Past Booked Events

August 19, 2023 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm Cocktail Party
March 25, 2023 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm Birthday Party
May 01, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm Dinner Party
March 11, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Rehearsal Dinner
February 12, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner Party
November 19, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Corporate Event
November 02, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm Corporate Event
May 15, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Cocktail Party
December 01, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm Wedding Engagement
March 17, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
May 02, 2013 Private Party

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Set List

After You're Gone; Afternoon In Paris; All Of You; All The Things You Are; April In Paris; Autumn In New York; Autumn Leaves; Basin St Blues; Bewitched; A Bientot; Blue Bossa; Blue Room; Blues For Alice; Bluesette; Body And Soul; Boplicity; But Not For Me; Bye; Bye Blackbird; Call Me; Cherokee; Chicago; Close Your Eyes; Come Rain Or Shine; Corcovado; Cute; Days Of Wine And Roses; Desafinado; Dindi; Do Nothing Til You Hear From Me; Don't Blame Me; Doxy; Early Autumn; East Of The Sun; Easy To Love; Embraceable You; Falling In Love With Love; Flamingo; A Foggy Day; Fools Rush In; Footprints; Four; From This Moment On; Georgia On My Mind; Get Out Of Town; The Girl From Ipanema; Groovin' High; Have You Met Miss Jones; Here's That Rainy Day; I'll Remember April; I'm Getting Sentimental Over You; I've Got You Under My Skin; I Can't Get Started; I Concentrate On You; I Could Write A Book; I Get A Kick Out Of You; I Love You; I Mean You; I Thought About You; Ill Wind; In The Still Of The Night; Indiana; Isn't She Lovely; It Had To Be You; Jazz 'n' Samba; Jody Grind; Just Friends; Killer Joe; Laura; Let's Fall in Love; Limehouse Blues; Little Boat; Love For Sale; Lover Man; Maiden Voyage; Mambo Inn; A Man And A Woman; Mean to Me; Mercy, Mercy, Mercy; Misty; My Funny Valentine; The Nearness Of You; Night And Day; Now's The Time; Old Folks; On A Clear Day; On Green Dolphin Street; One Note Samba; Out Of Nowhere; Over The Rainbow; Perdido; Poinciana; Rose Room; Route 66; Royal Garden Blues; Sack Of Woe; Satin Doll; Senor Blues; September In The Rain; The Shadow Of Your Smile; The Sheik Of Araby; The Sidewinder; Skylark; Smoke Gets In Your Eyes; Soon; Speak Low; Spring Is Here; St. Louis Blues; St. Thomas; Star Trek Theme; Stars Fell On Alabama; Stella By Starlight; Stolen Moments; Stormy Weather; Sugar; Summer Samba; Summertime; Sweet Georgia Brown; Take The 'A' Train; Teach Me Tonight; That's All; Time After Time; Triste; Unforgettable; The Very Thought Of You; Waltz For Debby; Watch What Happens; Watermelon Man; Wave; Way Down Yonder In New Orleans; West Coast Blues; What's New?; When Lights Are Low; When Sunny Gets Blue; When The Saints Go Marching In; When You Wish Upon a Star; Whisper Not; Witchcraft; Work Song; You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To; You Are The Sunshine Of My Life; You Don't Know What Love Is; You Go to My Head.

Influences & Inspiration

My major influences as a saxophonist have been Dexter Gordon, Charlie Rouse, Stan Getz, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane and Gene Ammons. My current favorite composer is Marcos Valle.

Setup Requirements

Electricity (one 120v socket for solo or duo, two outlets for band))

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