Luis Alas

What to Expect When You Book Luis Alas – The Sax of The South
When you hire me for your event, you can expect a polished, professional, and stress-free experience from start to finish. Here’s exactly what event planners and clients receive:
Professional & Reliable Performance

A full, high-energy smooth jazz set featuring my original music from the album High Life plus popular smooth jazz and R&B covers.
Timely arrival (I arrive 45–60 minutes early for setup).
Professional sound (I bring a high-quality wireless microphone and direct-line setup for clean house sound — no loud or disruptive volume).
Elegant stage presence — I dress appropriately (usually all-black or tailored suit) and keep the vibe sophisticated yet approachable.

Customizable & Audience-Friendly

I tailor every set to your crowd and event style — romantic and mellow for cocktail hours/weddings, upbeat and groovy for receptions/corporate events, or a perfect mix for both.
Long, expressive saxophone solos that highlight my band (when booked) while keeping guests engaged and dancing or relaxing.
Interaction when desired — I can MC key moments (first dance, cake cutting, toasts) or keep it background-only.

Added Value

Fresh momentum: Recent cover feature in Smooth Jazz Magazine (July/Aug 2026), over 15,000 streams on High Life, and strong playlist traction.
Charity partnership with City of Hope — I’m happy to include tasteful awareness moments or donation information if it fits your event theme.

Planners tell me the biggest compliment is how easy and worry-free the entire process is. You get a true professional who shows up on time, sounds great, and makes your guests feel something special.
I’m fully insured and have years of experience performing at weddings, corporate events, private parties, and festivals. Let’s create a memorable night together.
Ready to book? I’m happy to hop on a quick call to discuss your vision and customize the perfect set for your event.
— Luis Alas
The Sax of The South

Luis Alas – "The Sax of the South"
Contemporary smooth jazz saxophonist blending melodic warmth, Latin-infused
funk, and crowd-pleasing covers into an uplifting, radio-friendly sound. Miami
raised (Hialeah native of Cuban descent) and now Atlanta-based, Luis brings
emotional depth, technical precision, and soulful energy to every performance.
Career Highlights
• Multiple indie chart #1 singles on (link hidden), Radiowave, and Groovetrak
• Lead single "Sax You Up" (2025) with strong international streaming success — leading in
Germany, #2 in Australia, recent playlist adds reaching a cumulative audience of 751.5K
listeners, and charting at #48 on (link hidden) Top 100 Streaming Singles (January 2026)
with 1,304 weekly streams and 5,258 total tracked on Spotify
• Cover "Lullaby For A Rainy Night" ranked #19 Song of the Year on Oasis 969 (2025)
• Sax Dakota and Growling Sax endorsed artist
• Confirmed performer at the San Diego International Film Festival's 25th Anniversary Opening
Night Pre-Party (October 2026)
• Airplay on 24+ stations via Gorov Music Marketing, including Billboard/Mediabase reporters
(WCLK Atlanta – Bob Baldwin's New Urban Jazz Radio Show) and Smooth Jazz Network
affiliates nationwide (iHeart channels, Live365, HD2 stations across the US)
• Current Spotify monthly listeners: 4,389+ (99% under 35 – strong appeal to a younger, engaged
demographic)
• Upcoming album "High Life" releases February 14, 2026 (Valentine’s Day)
• Proud U.S. Air Force veteran (Security Forces), with specialized experience in nuclear security,
counter-terrorism, and the Emergency Services Team (EST), plus a one-year special detail as a
musician with the elite Tops in Blue performing group
• Luis Alas performs on a Sax Dakota SDA-XG-404 Alto Sax
About Luis
Luis's music is accessible yet sophisticated, appealing to both dedicated smooth jazz fans and a new
generation of listeners. With strong radio support, streaming traction, and upcoming media exposure
(including a scheduled cover feature in Smooth Jazz Magazine's July/August 2026 issue), 2026 is
poised to be a breakout year.

TECHNICAL RIDER FOR LUIS ALAS
Inputs:
1 Sax Wireless Instrument Bell Mic
2 Sax Wireless Instrument Bell Mic
4 Sax Wireless Instrument Bell Mic
5 Keys 1 (DI Box)
6 Keys 2 (DI Box)
7 Guitar (DI Box)
8 Bass (DI Box)
9 Kick
10 Snare
11 Hi Hat
12 Tom 1
13 Tom 2
14 Flr Tom 1
15 Flr Tom 2
16 Drum Overhead 1
17 Drum Overhead 2
18 Vocal Mic
19 Talk Back Mic
20 Conga 1
21 Conga 2
22 Overhead
23 Overhead
Audio Needs
- Speakers for public:
Sufficient for venue to have quality live music sound - Wireless mic extenders so saxophonist can play in crowd with no loss of signal- 1x Wireless Vocal Mics / Sennheiser or SHURE Beta- 3x Shure Beta 95 Wireless Instrument Mic Systems (or comparable) - 1x Kick Mic- 8x Shure Drum/Percussion Mics w/ clips- 6x DI Boxes- Gallien Krueger MB500 and Shroeder 12” speaker with tweeter or 2x 10” - Fender Twin- 3x ¼” Cables- 1x Guitar Stands- Mottif XF8 or Nord Stage 3 88- Yamaha XF6 or XS 6- 7 Wireless monitors receivers (1 for each member)
Monitoring System- For Luis Alas in-ear monitoring system is preferred as he may go off stage during performance.- For Band in-ear or wedges are acceptable, but ensure to coordinate with management so they can let musicians know.