Important note: For weddings - I do receptions but not ceremonies, due to various uncertainties of prep time and setup/sound check time.
I will set the absolutely perfect "tone" for your special event through careful tune selection, thorough preparation, and heart-to-heart delivery.
For background jazz music, I mix standards, fusion, smooth jazz, and pop as needed to attain the mood without sacrificing recognizability.
I seek to deliver luxurious tone and contours that will extend from my heart to yours. That makes it all a joy for me, and I think it will do so for you!
Sincerely,
Jon
12 reviews
Bernard A.
July 25, 2021Jon Farmer was amazing at my wife's promotion celebration. He played a variety of melodies during dinner. Outstanding Job!!!!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Bernard A.
July 25, 2021Jon Farmer was absolutely amazing. He played a variety of music which put the icing on cake type of speech.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Yocasta B.
September 4, 2018Jon was amazing. So glad I found him. Very professional. Got to the venue early to set up. His repertory was perfect for the occasion and my guests really enjoyed it. We will continue to hire Jon for future events. Highly recommended!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Rachel J.
August 21, 2017Jon was the perfect addition to our wedding cocktail hour! Everyone has told us that he was fantastic during the cocktail hour, and the perfect touch! We received so many compliments on the reception, including his music and stylistic touch to his playing. His sound is so classy and fun, it was exactly what we were hoping for and even got people out dancing during the cocktail hour! :)
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Jon to plan out the playlist, and was glad I got to hear a bit during the reception! He was so responsive, professional, excited, and full of wonderful, fun ideas, I really appreciated it and I think it made our wedding even more special. Thank you so much to Jon for being a classy, fun, and unique addition to our wedding day and making sure he was fully aware of everything needed ahead of time so that the day-of was easy and stress free!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Kate F.
December 14, 2016Jon arrived early, and was very professional and gracious to everyone. His sound filled our space and make the event a hit with all our guests.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes
For restaurnat, club, and party venues, Jon;s repertoire includes tunes from Grover Washington, Jr., Boney James, Dave Koz, Richard Elliot, John Klemmer, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Miles Davis, and also adds many Grammy-Award-Winning tunes from the 70's to present. Jon will always optimize the mix for your specific venue.
For wedding ceremonies Jon takes a unique approach. Rather than simply offer the most-requested tunes (producing more gigs in the short-term), Jon brings a very select set of joyous tunes that the guests and the couple will never forget - and performs them with soaring magnificence. Everybody wins as Jon gets a steady stream of glowing references.
Jon Farmer started playing lead saxophone for private parties at the age of seventeen (jazz-rock-pop), and has since accumulated over 40 years of experience in Concert Band, Jazz Band, Dixieland, and Jazz Quartet in municipal, University of Michigan Jazz Band, and private settings. Jazz has always been his favorite genre and his forte, and he is obsessed with finding the next level of beauty in a melody or improvised line.
If the gig is outdoors then I require shade if the temperature is over 75 degrees F to protect PA equipment.
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Henderson, NC
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Raleigh, NC
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Raleigh, NC
Saturday
Holiday Party (New Year)
8:30pm - 1:00am (Sun)
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Fayetteville, NC
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:30pm
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Raleigh, NC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wilson, NC
I assemble custom set lists for each type of event and venue
I have been substantialy influenced by John Klemmer, Grover Washington, Michael Brecker, Dave Koz, Phil Woods, and Stevie Wonder.
I can provide a suitable PA system large enough for most venues, but if you have a suitable PA system then I can discount your fees for reducing my setup time and effort.
Saxophone Player