- Orlando, FL
- Saxophone Player
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Keisha E. said
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Fred Cavese
Overview
The sound of a jazz ensemble for the price of a solo musician!
I don't play the saxophone -- I play MUSIC on the saxophone... Classic jazz standards, swing, ballads, R & B, blues, latin, and pop/contemporary melodies on tenor/soprano saxophone with some vocal arrangements -- mixed with professional backing tracks -- to provide first-class entertainment... Smooth sounds for your next event!
Tell me about your event and ask for a quote today!
Reviews
44 reviews
Rachael H.
January 29, 2026Stellar performance by Fred
I recently had the pleasure of having Fred back at my Brokers Open House as he always adds a classy touch to my event. Fred is truly an amazing performer!!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Fred Cavese
Always a joy to perform for your events, Rachael. Glad to know my music is on target. Looking forward to future opportunities. Thank you for your confidence in me, and best wishes... Fred
Diana M.
December 16, 2025Highly Recommend
Fred was a true delight entertaining us at our annual Christmas dinner. I received numerous praises in selecting Fred for this years entertainment. His talent and personality shined throughout the evening making everyone joyful and in the Christmas spirit.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Fred Cavese
Thank you so much for the kind words, Diana. I enjoyed performing for your guests and am glad that my music hit the target. Best wishes… Fred Cavese
Gabby R.
December 8, 2025Fantastic Holiday Party Experience - 2nd Year in a Row!
Round two with Fred at our annual office Christmas party (of 22 people) and somehow he was even better this year! The sax performance was smooth, festive and have everyone smiling (and some dancing).
He's a total pro, great energy and the perfect holiday vibe. He scoped out the restaurant weeks beforehand and even asked if we had any requests prior to our event. His attention to detail was super refreshing!
If you're thinking about booking him-JUST DO IT!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Fred Cavese
The pleasure was all mine, Gabby. Another classy event. Enjoyed performing for you and your team again this year, and I welcome future opportunities to entertain. Best wishes…. Fred
Linda H.
November 21, 2025Great evening
Everyone enjoyed him immensely.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Fred Cavese
And I enjoyed interacting with your residents and family members as well, Linda! Had a great time and I welcome the opportunity for future performances at your establishment. Best wishes... Fred
Thomas M.
November 8, 2025Awesome Entertainer
Fred plays a great blend of songs for any occasion. He entertained our members for a supper club dinner dance. The members loved him. I can truly recommend him for your event!
Hired as: One Man Band, Saxophone Player
Fred Cavese
My pleasure, Thomas. Thank you for the kind words. Really enjoyed performing for your club members, and I welcome future opportunities at your establishment. Best wishes... Fred
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Personal injury and property damage liability
What to expect
From Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and Frank Sinatra -- to The Beatles, The Temptations, and Billy Joel -- My saxophone and vocal performances (with high quality backing tracks) blend the Great American Song Book with 60s/70s/80s classics. I'm talking about swing, light jazz, bossa nova, R & B, and soft rock/pop tunes... the songs that inspire toe-tapping and bring back memories.
If you're looking for hard rock, tropical rock, funk, reggae, hip hop, fusion, or similar genres, keep looking... I'm not your performer. But if you want classic melodies that have never gone out of style, you'll probably like my tenor/soprano sax and vocal repertoire (look for "Setlist" on this GigSalad page).
When the gig calls for merely easy listening, tasteful background music... no problem. My music always accents -- and doesn't dominate -- the event. But I can also "kick it up a notch" with more energetic tunes if you want to inspire some dancing.
Flexible booking terms, on-time arrival and setup, professional dress/appearance, easy-going demeanor, comfortable interaction with audience, and top-notch musical performance of classic jazz standards and pop tunes are my hallmarks.
About
A native of Buffalo, NY, I played clarinet and tenor saxophone through high school. Music then took a back seat during college, law school, and my 20-year career as a USAF officer and attorney. After retiring from the USAF in 2008, I refreshed my jazz chops by performing with several big bands in the St Louis, Missouri metropolitan area, then developed a solo saxophonist repertoire. After relocating to Florida in 2016, I’ve been performing regularly as a soloist for public and private events since then — now averaging 100 gigs per year — and I perform each week in my church's music liturgy as well.
Additional booking notes
Venue requirements: (1) Easy access to 110v electrical outlet, (2) Flat, level surface area (approx 5 x 6ft) away from foot traffic or other disturbances, and (3) If gig is outdoors, protection from sun/wind/rain/cold.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
February 2027
12
Friday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
June 2026
27
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
Past booked events
May 2026
22
Friday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:15pm
•
Indialantic, FL
22
Friday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
22
Friday
Festival
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Melbourne, FL
21
Thursday
Grand Opening
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Rockledge, FL
14
Thursday
Corporate Event
3:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Merritt Island, FL
April 2026
15
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
14
Tuesday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
March 2026
31
Tuesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Rockledge, FL
February 2026
24
Tuesday
Grand Opening
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Vero Beach, FL
19
Thursday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Sebastian, FL
12
Thursday
Christmas Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Melbourne, FL
January 2026
28
Wednesday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
December 2025
31
Wednesday
New Year's Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
14
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Cocoa, FL
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Rockledge, FL
06
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
November 2025
27
Thursday
Holiday Party
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Melbourne, FL
25
Tuesday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
20
Thursday
Dinner Party
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Rockledge, FL
October 2025
25
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Melbourne, FL
15
Wednesday
Birthday Party
11:30pm - 1:00am (Thu)
•
Melbourne, FL
September 2025
30
Tuesday
Grand Opening
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Rockledge, FL
10
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Melbourne, FL
June 2025
10
Tuesday
Retirement Community Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
May 2025
24
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Melbourne Beach, FL
April 2025
30
Wednesday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
16
Wednesday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
11
Friday
Holiday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Merritt Island, FL
March 2025
26
Wednesday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Melbourne, FL
February 2025
19
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
18
Tuesday
Birthday Party
11:30am - 1:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
13
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Merritt Island, FL
05
Wednesday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
January 2025
29
Wednesday
Birthday Party
11:30am - 1:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
05
Sunday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
December 2024
30
Monday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Titusville, FL
25
Wednesday
Christmas Party
11:30am - 1:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
20
Friday
Dinner Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Malabar, FL
12
Thursday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Melbourne, FL
08
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Cocoa Beach, FL
November 2024
23
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
October 2024
30
Wednesday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
23
Wednesday
Dinner Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Palm Bay, FL
September 2024
27
Friday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
08
Sunday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Cocoa Beach, FL
07
Saturday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Cocoa, FL
August 2024
22
Thursday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Merritt Island, FL
July 2024
13
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Melbourne, FL
June 2024
16
Sunday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
07
Friday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
May 2024
22
Wednesday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
11
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Cape Canaveral, FL
April 2024
28
Sunday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
06
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Melbourne, FL
05
Friday
Nonprofit Event
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Titusville, FL
March 2024
30
Saturday
Corporate Event
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
Melbourne, FL
13
Wednesday
House Party
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Rockledge, FL
February 2024
25
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Cocoa Beach, FL
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Melbourne, FL
January 2024
13
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
December 2023
19
Tuesday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Melbourne, FL
16
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Melbourne, FL
10
Sunday
Grand Opening
2:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Cocoa Beach, FL
02
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
St Cloud, FL
April 2023
28
Friday
Nonprofit Event
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Melbourne, FL
January 2023
20
Friday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
November 2022
17
Thursday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Rockledge, FL
May 2022
04
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
01
Sunday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
April 2022
13
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
March 2022
09
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
February 2022
13
Sunday
Fundraiser
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Cocoa, FL
09
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
January 2022
06
Thursday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 7:45pm
•
Melbourne, FL
December 2021
08
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
November 2021
10
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
October 2021
13
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
September 2021
02
Thursday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
July 2021
08
Thursday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Melbourne, FL
April 2021
17
Saturday
Launch Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Sebastian, FL
February 2020
28
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Merritt Island, FL
November 2019
09
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Cocoa, FL
May 2018
26
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Palm Bay, FL
April 2018
24
Tuesday
Victoria Landing
6:00pm - 8:00pm
February 2018
16
Friday
Melbourne Regional Chapter
5:00pm - 7:00pm
10
Saturday
Historic Cocoa Village Sip-n-Stroll
4:30pm - 7:30pm
January 2018
23
Tuesday
Fountains of Melbourne
4:00pm - 5:30pm
19
Friday
Victoria Landing
1:30pm - 3:00pm
December 2017
16
Saturday
Candlelight Shopping - Downtown Melbourne
6:00pm - 8:00pm
09
Saturday
Candlelight Shopping - Downtown Melbourne
6:00pm - 8:00pm
04
Monday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Melbourne, FL
02
Saturday
Candlelight Shopping - Downtown Melbourne
6:00pm - 8:00pm
01
Friday
Morales-Colon Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
November 2017
25
Saturday
Historic Cocoa Village Sip-n-Stroll
5:30pm - 8:30pm
18
Saturday
Melbourne Food/Wine Festival
5:00pm - 8:30pm
17
Friday
Festival of Trees - Junior League of Brevard
7:30pm - 9:30pm
08
Wednesday
AriasBosinger-Heritage Title Open House
5:30pm - 7:30pm
August 2017
24
Thursday
Food/Wine Festival Promo at Melbourne BMW
5:30pm - 7:30pm
December 2016
14
Wednesday
Tree Lighting - Wuesthoff Med Ctr
5:00pm - 7:00pm
14
Wednesday
Palm Cottage Asst'd Living Ctr
2:00pm - 3:00pm
10
Saturday
Candlelight Shopping (Melbourne Main Street)
5:00pm - 9:00pm
November 2016
30
Wednesday
Palm Cottage Asst'd Living Ctr
2:00pm - 3:00pm
18
Friday
Festival of Trees - Junior League of Melbourne
5:00pm - 9:00pm
July 2016
20
Wednesday
Christmas in July - Wuesthoff Medical Ctr
11:00am - 1:00pm
May 2016
27
Friday
St Clare Catholic Church Dinner (O'Fallon, IL)
7:00pm - 8:00pm
06
Friday
Cedar Trails Apartment Community (Freeburg, IL)
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Set list
A String of Pearls | Glenn Miller Orchestra
A Sunday Kind of Love | Various
Ain't No Sunshine | Bill Withers
All My Loving | The Beatles
All of Me | Various
Alright, OK, You Win! | Various
As Time Goes By | Herman Hupfeld
At Last | Etta James
At This Moment | Billy Vera and the Beaters
Autumn Leaves | Joseph Kosma
Baker Street | Gerry Rafferty
Basin Street Blues | Spencer Williams
Begin the Beguine | Cole Porter
Besame Mucho | Various
Beyond the Sea | Bobby Darin
Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home?| Hughie Cannon
Black Orpheus | Various
Block Party | Michael Lington
Blue Bossa | Kenny Dorham
Bourbon Street Parade | Paul Barbarin
Bye Bye Blackbird | Various
Can't Buy Me Love | The Beatles
Can't Help Falling in Love | Elvis Presley
Can't Take My Eyes Off You | Frankie Valli
Cantaloupe Island | Herbie Hancock
Careless Whisper | George Michael
Catching the Sun | Spyro Gyro
Come Fly With Me | Frank Sinatra
Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) | Antonio Carlos Jobim
Crazy Little Thing Called Love | Queen
Danny Boy | Various
The Days of Wine and Roses | Henry Mancini
Desafinado | Antonio Carlos Jobim
Desperado | The Eagles
Don't Be Cruel | Elvis Presley
Don't Get Around Much Anymore | Duke Ellington
Europa | Carlos Santana
Everybody's Talkin' | Harry Nilsson
Feels So Good | Chuck Mangione
Fields of Gold | Sting
Fly Me to the Moon | Frank Sinatra
The Fool on the Hill | The Beatles
For Once in My Life | Ron Miller
For Your Eyes Only | Bill Conti
G Bop | Kenny G
Georgia on My Mind | Hoagy Carmichael
Get Ready | The Temptations
The Girl from Ipanema | Antonio Carlos Jobim
Harlem Nocturne | Earle Hagen
Havana | Kenny G
Hello Dolly | Jerry Herman
Hey Jude | The Beatles
Hit the Road, Jack | Ray Charles
I'm in the Mood for Love | Various
I've Got You Under My Skin | Frank Sinatra
In the Mood | Glenn Miller Orchestra
Is You Is or Is You Ain't (My Baby) | Various
Isn't She Lovely | Stevie Wonder
It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got that Swing) | Duke Ellington
It Had to Be You | Various
Jump, Jive & Wail | Louis Prima
Just My Imagination | The Temptations
Just the Two of Us | Bill Withers & Grover Washington, Jr
Just the Way You Are | Billy Joel
King of the Road | Roger Miller
L-O-V-E | Nat King Cole
Leaving on a Jet Plane | John Denver
Let's Twist Again | Chubby Checker
The Look of Love | Burt Bacharach
Love Me Tender | Elvis Presley
Luck Be a Lady | Frank Sinatra
Mack the Knife | Bobby Darin
Margaritaville | Jimmy Buffett
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy | Cannonball Adderley
Mister Magic | Grover Washington, Jr
Misty | Johnny Mathis
Moon River | Henry Mancini
Moondance | Van Morrison
Moonlight Serenade | Glenn Miller Orchestra
Morning Dance | Spyro Gyra
My Favorite Things | Various
My Girl | The Temptations
My Heart Will Go On (Titanic Theme) | Kenny G
My Way | Frank Sinatra
New York State of Mind | Billy Joel
Night Train | Jimmy Forrest
Nobody Does it Better | Carly Simon
Old Time Rock & Roll | Bob Seger
Over the Rainbow | Various
Pink Panther Theme | Henry Mancini
Rhythm & Romance | Kenny G
Route 66 | Various
Satin Doll | Duke Ellington
Sax-o-Loco | Kenny G
Secret Agent Man | Johnny Rivers
Sentimental Journey | Les Brown
Shaker Song | Spyro Gyra
Smooth Operator | Sade Adu
Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise | Romberg & Hammerstein
Songbird | Kenny G
Spanish Eyes | Al Martino
Splish Splash | Bobby Darin
Spooky | Classics IV
Stardust | Hoagy Carmichael
Stranger on the Shore | Acker Bilk
Summer Samba (So Nice) | Marcos Valle
Summertime | George Gershwin
Sweet Georgia Brown | Various
Sweet Home Chicago | Robert Johnson
Take it Easy | The Eagles
Take the "A" Train | Duke Ellington
Tea for Two | Various
Tenderly | Various
Tequila Moon | Jessy J
Thanks for the Memory | Bob Hope
That Old Black Magic | Frank Sinatra
Tropical Rain | Jessy J
Tuxedo Junction | Glenn Miller Orchestra
Twistin' the Night Away | Sam Cooke
Unforgettable | Nat King Cole
Watermelon Man | Herbie Hancock
Wave | Antonio Carlos Jobim
The Way You Look Tonight | Frank Sinatra
We're in This Love Together | Al Jarreau
What a Wonderful World | Louis Armstrong
When the Saints Go Marching In | Various
Witchcraft | Frank Sinatra
Yakety Sax | Boots Randolph
Yesterday | The Beatles
HOLIDAY MELODIES
A Holly Jolly Christmas
All I Want for Christmas is You
Angels We Have Heard on High
Auld Lang Syne
Baby, It's Cold Outside
Deck the Hall
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Frosty the Snowman
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Good King Wenceslas
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
I'll Be Home for Christmas
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle Bells
Joy to the World
Let It Snow
Little Drummer Boy
My Favorite Things
O Christmas Tree
O Come, All Ye Faithful
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Santa Baby
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Silent Night
Silver Bells
The Christmas Song
The First Noel
We Three Kings
What Child is This?
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland
Influences and inspiration
Classic jazz (Great American Songbook tunes), swing, bossa nova, and 60s/70s/80s soft rock and pop tunes are my favorite types of music to perform.
Setup requirements
Access to 110v electrical outlet
Flat, level surface away from foot traffic and adverse weather
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