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I'm a professional musician with 20 years of experience. I currently specialize in performing as a solo saxophonist which includes wedding cocktail hours, ceremonies, restaurants, playing alongside a DJ, or any other event type. My performances are tailored to suit your event's atmosphere, whether it is mellow jazz or energetic dance numbers for a family celebration or anything in between. My typical set-up and take-down time is usually 15 minutes or less.
I'm open to travel and I frequently gig in Virginia and DC. I playing along to the highest quality backing music for all solo performances.
27 reviews
Julia B.
September 16, 2026Fred Vaughan did great at my wedding! I had him playing with a DJ and he did great! He even came out on the dance floor and played in between people dancing so that was super fun and entertaining! I would recommend him again!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Jr W.
September 3, 2026Fred was professional, prepared and very lively at my wedding this past weekend! He was able to read the room and play the hits that woke up the place and even performed a solo for my first dance that was an amazing experience. Truly exceptional performance, easy to work with and understood the assignment with little effort or attention from me which I preferred.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Fred Vaughan, Saxophonist
This was a fun wedding! 10/10! Glad I was able to do it. Thanks again.
Kaitlyn W.
August 25, 2026We had such a great time at our 3rd Annual Sax on the Lawn! 🎷 Great music, a great atmosphere, and an all-around great time. We couldn’t have asked for a better afternoon! Highly recommend!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Fred Vaughan, Saxophonist
Thanks again for a fun gig! I hope we can do it again!
Cole P.
August 18, 2026Fred is the absolute best! We requested some Olivia Dean and Coldplay and we couldn’t believe how incredible it was! We had the best cocktail hour and dance floor music due to his talents! We are so thankful for him. Couldn’t recommend anything better than a Fred Sax Show!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Fred Vaughan, Saxophonist
Cole, Thanks so much for having me play for such a special day! The venue was stunning and best of luck to both of you.
Alex V.
July 28, 2026Fred was absolutely fantastic! Set himself up and made my cocktail hour incredible. Set the vibe perfectly and even played a requested song by us! Cannot recommend enough. One of the highlights for us and our guests of the evening!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Price range: Starts at $400
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 360 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability
I have 20 years of consistent performance experience with top 40 bands, jazz bands, military bands, and theme park bands and have performed for several hundred weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, military functions, theme park shows, public, and private events. Venues include hotel ballrooms, bars, nightclubs, restaurants, dance clubs, resorts, festivals, state fairs, civic centers, retirement homes, aircraft hangars, and embassies.
I am able to perform up to four 45–50-minute sets in any location or setting with or without access to a power outlet. My entire system can be set up and taken down in as little as 15 minutes. It is sized to handle most indoor and outdoor venues. Clients may use my microphone to make announcements to guests during breaks. I can provide background music during breaks.
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 9:30pm
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Powhatan, VA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Hanover, VA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Petersburg, VA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Richmond, VA
Sunday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Richmond, VA
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Virginia Beach, VA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 8:30pm
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Powhatan, VA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 7:45pm
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Charlottesville, VA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Aroda, VA
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Richmond, VA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Norfolk, VA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Portsmouth, VA
Saturday
Graduation
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Midlothian, VA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Baltimore, MD
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:15pm
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Williamsburg, VA
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Warrenton, VA
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Falls Church, VA
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Richmond, VA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 10:00pm
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Sterling, VA
Saturday
Parade
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Richmond, VA
Thursday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Timberlake, NC
Thursday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 11:00am
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Fairfax, VA
Monday
Corporate Event
9:30am - 10:30am
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Roanoke, VA
Thursday
Corporate Event
9:00am - 10:00am
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Norfolk, VA
Wednesday
Corporate Event
9:00am - 10:00am
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Richmond, VA
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Belhaven, NC
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Stafford, VA
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Chesapeake, VA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Warrenton, VA
Friday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Virginia Beach, VA
Saturday
Cocktail Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Richmond, VA
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
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Portsmouth, VA
Saturday
Festival
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Newport News, VA
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Roseland, VA
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Newport News, VA
Saturday
House Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Virginia Beach, VA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 11:00pm
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Free Union, VA
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Toano, VA
Saturday
Surprise
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Henrico, VA
Friday
Virtual Event
7:30pm - 7:45pm
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Chesapeake, VA
Song List: Updated on 12/6/22
A Pirate Looks at Forty–Jimmy Buffet
Africa – Toto
After The Love Has Gone - EWF
All My Ex's Live In Texas - George Straight
Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
All of Me – Jazz Standard
At Last - Etta James
Autumn Leaves– Jazz Standard
Baker Street – Gerry Rafferty
Begin the Beguine - Jazz Standard
Besame Mucho - Velázquez
Beyond the Sea – Bobby Darin
Blue Bossa– Jazz Standard
Blue Eyes Cryin In Th Rain - Fred Rose
Boulevard Of Broken Dreams – Green Day
Brandy – Looking Glass
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
Cantaloupe Island – Jazz Standard
Careless Whisper - George Michael
Cold Duck Time – Jazz Standard
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Despacito - Luis Fonsi
Deacon Blues - Steely Dan
Desafinado - Bossa Nova
Dream On - Aerosmith
Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Drift Away – Dobie Gray
Easy – The Commodores
Europa - Santana
Feel like Makin Love – Roberta Flack
Feels So Good - Chuck Mangione
Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks
Fly Me to the Moon– Jazz Standard
For What It’s Worth – Buffalo Springfield
Forever In Love – Kenny G
Forget you! – CeeLo Green
Georgia on My Mind – Ray Charles Version
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Girl from Ipanema– Jazz Standard
Give Me the Night – George Benson
Golden Lady - Stevie Wonder
Guitars Cadillac's - Dwight Yoakam
Halo – Beyoncé
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Happy Together – The Turtles
Help Me Make It Through The Night – Sammi Smith's version
Hold My Hand – Hootie and The Blowfish
How Deep Is You Love - Bee Gees
How sweet it is – James Taylor
Human Nature - Michael Jackson
I can see clearly – Jimmy Cliff
I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
I Can't Tell You Why - The Eagles
I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
I’d Rather Go Blind – Etta James
Imagine – John Lennon
In a Mellow Tone– Jazz Standard
Is This Love – Bob Marley
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
It's Your Thing - Isley Brothers
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) – Jazz Standard
It Had To Be You– Jazz Standard
Killer Joe– Jazz Standard
Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
Just a Closer Walk with Thee - Gospel
Just My Imagination – The Temptations
Just the Two of Us - Grover Washington Jr.
Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
Landslide – Fleetwood Mac
Lean on Me – Bill Withers
Leave the Door Open – Bruno Mars
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Levitating – Dua Lipa
Livin on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Make Me A Memory (Sad Samba) – Grover Washington Jr.
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
Mary Jane – Rick James
Maputo - David Sanborn
Me and Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
Mercy Mercy me – Marvin Gaye
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy– Jazz Standard
Minute By Minute - The Doobie Brothers
Mister Magic – Grover Jr
Misty – Jazz Standard
Moon Dance - Van Morrison
Moon River – Mancini/Hepburn
Morning Dance - Spyro Gyra
My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
My Girl – The Temptations
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da –The Beatles
On the Sunny side of the Street - Jazz Standard
One Hundred Ways - Quincy Jones
One love – Bob Marley
Ooh Baby Baby – Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
Part-Time Lover – Stevie Wonder
Peg - Steely Dan
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Play that Funky Music – Wild Cherry
Purple Rain - Prince
Redbone – Childish Gambino
Return Of The Mack - Mark Morrison
Rock with You – Michael Jackson
Sabor a Mi - Miguel
Sara Smile - Hall And Oates
Satin Doll - Jazz Standard
Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
September - Earth, Wind, and Fire
Shiny Stockings– Jazz Standard
Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
Son of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
Spooky - Atlanta Rhythm Section
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
St Thomas– Jazz Standard
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Stella By Starlight – Jazz Standard
Sugar – Maroon 5
Summertime - Jazz Standard
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Sweet Dreams – Eurythmics
Take Five - Jazz Standard
Take The A Train - Duke Ellington
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
This Is What You Came For – Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna
Thriller – Michael Jackson
Treasure – Bruno Mars
Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
Use Me – Bill Withers
Watermelon Man– Jazz Standard
What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
What's Goin On – Marvin Gaye
Winelight – Grover Washington Jr.
Witchcraft– Jazz Standard
Wonderwall - Oasis
Yesterday - The Beatles
You'll Never Find - Lou Rawls
You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me – Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
You Are The Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder
I like to have at least a 5x5 performance area.
Saxophone Player