If you are looking to have great entertainment and a great time, saxophonist Jasen Thompson will bring that excitement and energy to your event. Jasen is available for weddings, corporate events, banquets, restaurants, parties, etc.
12 reviews
Julie G.
May 25, 2024I had the pleasure of listening to Jasen at a friends wedding. He is awesome. I could listen to his music all day, every day!!! Do you sell CD's/thumb drive/ any recorded music of your talent????
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Melissa B.
August 29, 2023Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow.! Top 1 of 1. I am so pleased I chose Jasen for my wedding. His sound and talent is unmatched....my guests raved about him! I Will book him for my next event.Such a pleasure and so glad you provided entertainment for our wedding.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Jasen Thompson
Thanks Melissa. I had a good time. Congrats again to you both!
Terri S.
July 31, 2023Jasen is an excellent sax player. He was very professional and prompt. He added extra flavor to the wedding. I highly recommend his services.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Jasen Thompson
Thanks Terri for allowing me to play. I really enjoyed myself.
Angela P.
June 25, 2023Today we celebrated my husband's 70th birthday, and Jason played the music for us and it was truly amazing! I would definitely recommend him to any one and we will definitely use him again!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Melanie S.
May 29, 2023Jasen was fantastic!!! Our guests are still talking about what an amazing event my husband's 60th birthday celebration was, with Jasen, on saxophone, as the live entertainment. He showed up, set up, and then showed out!!! We look forward to having him perform for us again in the very near future! Thanks, Jasen❣️
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Jasen Thompson
Thank you! I had a great time!
Price range: $250 and up
Languages: English
Originally from St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, saxophonist Jasen Thompson resides in Fayetteville, North Carolina with his wife, Vanessa. He earned his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from North Carolina universities. Jasen holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Fayetteville State University (FSU), and a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from North Carolina Central University (NCCU).
While at FSU, Jasen studied saxophone with Timothy Chambers and was selected to represent the school as a member of the 2009 HBCU All Star Big Band, which performed at the Lincoln Center in New York City. At NCCU, he studied with outstanding jazz educators and performers, such as Dr. Ira Wiggins and Branford Marsalis. Jasen developed facility on his instrument in classical performance from Timothy Chambers and Dr. Susan Fancher, Lecturer (saxophone) at Duke University.
Jasen has a deep appreciation for musical diversity, performing various genres to include jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, classical, contemporary R&B and hip hop. He appreciates the contributions of music legends, past and present, such as Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Cannonball Adderley, Gerald Albright, Najee, and Kirk Whalum.
A music teacher in the North Carolina Public School system, Jasen performs regularly as a saxophone soloist and band performer in North Carolina
Sunday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Raleigh, NC
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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High Point, NC
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Spring Lake, NC
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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Matthews, NC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Raleigh, NC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Princeton, NC
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Wilmington, NC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Currie, NC
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:30pm - 5:00pm
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Whitsett, NC
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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New Hill, NC
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Pembroke, NC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:30pm - 3:00pm
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Raleigh, NC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Fayetteville, NC
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Chapel Hill, NC
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Fuquay Varina, NC
Friday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fayetteville, NC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Fayetteville, NC
Friday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Durham, NC
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Greensboro, NC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Goldsboro, NC
Friday
Musical
8:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)
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Henderson, NC
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