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Nate Plays Sax 4 U!

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Orlando, FL

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CD Release Party (Stevie Wonder's "I Wish")

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Marvin Gaye's " What's Goin On Cover" At Food Festival.

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Kirklin Franklin's " Love Theory Cover"

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The Ending to Europa by Santana

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Sax to Trax

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ME AND G (ORIGINAL COMPOSITION)

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Outside Wedding Cocktail Hour

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Overview

Nate West provides music that is soothing, relaxing, uplifting, for Weddings, Cocktail hours, Corporate events, Holiday Partys, Birthday Partys, and just about any occasion that needs background music or Entertainment.


Reviews

60 reviews

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Tiffany W.

August 28, 2026
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Wedding Cocktail Hour

Nate played during our wedding cocktail hour. It was one the most talked about details of our day. He created a luxurious tone to the day. I would highly recommend his services for any event.

Hired as: Saxophone Player

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Nate Plays Sax 4 U!

Thank you Tiffany! It was a pleasure serving you and your guests.


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Hilary P.

May 9, 2026
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Great for weddings!

Nate played for my wedding’s cocktail hour and did a fantastic job! He was very professional, communicated well, and exceeded all expectations. I strongly recommend him for any event you may have!

Hired as: Saxophone Player

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Nate Plays Sax 4 U!

Thank you very Much Hilary it was an honor making your day special!


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Jasmine M.

May 9, 2026
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Highly recommend!

Nate played at our cocktail hour and everyone absolutely loved him! He was so kind and professional and such a pleasure to work with. Would highly recommend him for any event!

Hired as: Saxophone Player

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Nate Plays Sax 4 U!

Thank you Jasmine! It was an honor serving you and your guest.


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Chris

April 4, 2026
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Exceptional Performance — Truly Elevated the Entire Evening

Nate delivered an absolutely outstanding performance at our event. From the moment guests arrived, his saxophone set the perfect tone — smooth, elegant, and captivating. His ability to read the room and flow seamlessly with the atmosphere was remarkable.

During key moments of the evening, especially the grand entrance and throughout dinner, his music elevated the entire experience and created a truly memorable ambiance. The sound quality, professionalism, and presence he brought were top-tier.

Beyond his talent, Nate was punctual, professional, and a pleasure to work with. He didn’t just perform — he enhanced the entire event.

If you’re looking for a saxophonist who brings class, energy, and a refined musical touch, Nate is simply exceptional. Highly recommended.

Hired as: Saxophone Player

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Nate Plays Sax 4 U!

Hey Chris, thank you so much! It was a pleasure serving you and your guest for your Girlfriends Birth party! I looking forward
to serving you again in the future. Do I see wedding bells in the future?


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Keisha E.

March 2, 2026
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Wonderful experience

Nate was a pleasure to work with and have at my cocktail hour. He was professional and played wonderful music. All my guest enjoyed!

Hired as: Saxophone Player

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 120 minutes

What to expect

You will get a person who is a professional with all of the details, from the first email contact until the last note is played. I have a very laid-back personality and I'm pretty flexible with accommodating what's needed for the event. I feel I have been given a gift to play music that is uplifting, relaxing, smooth, soothing, and passionate. Feel the experience when I play 4 U!

About

Who is Nate West? He is a worshipper, musician, songwriter, composer, Husband, father and devoted friend.
Coming from a musical family, Nate West exemplifies the meaning of his name, gift of God. Nate's Saxophone voice has developed over the years into a desirably rich, earthy and robust sound. His unique musical style and tone have evolved from listening to mentors such as that of Grover Washington Jr, David Sanborn, Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, Everette Harp, and many others. His Gospel roots are most likely why you will hear a lot of soulful expressions in his playing. He’s telling a story about how good God is.
Some would say his sax sounds as if he singing words as opposed to just playing notes and melodies. You won’t hear a lot of flashy, fast saxophone technique as you sometimes hear from some modern- day saxophonist. But, what you will hear are very selective, expressive notes that say something to your spirit, soul, & body. Nate says he wants his listeners to experience the emotions he’s feeling at any given moment. Nate showcases his God-given talents on and off the stage, which he has auspiciously shared the stage with Najee, Fred Hammond and the Father of Gospel Jazz, Ben Tankard to name a few.

Book Nate Plays Sax 4 You for your next event to experience an atmosphere full of life, peace, and Joy!

Additional booking notes

All I need is one outlet, a small area 5' x 5' for me, at least 2 saxophones, and my Bose L1 PA System.

Upcoming booked events

March 2027

20

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Orlando, FL

April 2027

10

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Winter Park, FL

November 2026

07

Saturday

Birthday Party

12:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Melbourne, FL

12

Thursday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Orlando, FL

December 2026

12

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Orlando, FL

18

Friday

Cocktail Party

5:30pm - 6:30pm

•

St Augustine, FL

Past booked events

September 2026

26

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Orlando, FL

August 2026

22

Saturday

Wedding Reception

4:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Newberry, FL

07

Friday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Daytona Beach, FL

01

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Tampa, FL

May 2026

24

Sunday

VOWEL RENEWAL COCKTAIL

7:00pm - 8:00pm

02

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

5:30pm - 7:00pm

•

Jacksonville, FL

April 2026

18

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Orlando, FL

03

Friday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Tampa, FL

February 2026

28

Saturday

Cocktail Party

3:00pm - 4:30pm

•

Brooksville, FL

January 2026

23

Friday

Fundraiser

7:30pm - 8:00pm

•

Kissimmee, FL

20

Tuesday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Leesburg, FL

December 2025

18

Thursday

TRAVEL TO VA JPDB

All-day event

November 2025

29

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Winter Park, FL

23

Sunday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

5:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Lake Mary, FL

21

Friday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Kissimmee, FL

08

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 7:00pm

•

Winter Park, FL

October 2025

18

Saturday

House Party

1:30pm - 2:00pm

•

Winter Park, FL

12

Sunday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Clermont, FL

September 2025

18

Thursday

Corporate Event

10:30am - 12:00pm

•

Orlando, FL

May 2025

31

Saturday

Wedding Reception

3:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Winter Garden, FL

02

Friday

Birthday Party

6:30pm - 6:45pm

•

Orlando, FL

April 2025

11

Friday

Surprise

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Kissimmee, FL

March 2025

21

Friday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 6:45pm

•

Haines City, FL

February 2025

21

Friday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Orlando, FL

January 2025

17

Friday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Orlando, FL

December 2024

14

Saturday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 4:30pm

•

Palatka, FL

November 2024

14

Thursday

Corporate Event

6:30pm - 10:00pm

•

Orlando, FL

October 2024

26

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Indian Rocks Beach, FL

September 2024

28

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Gainesville, FL

June 2024

14

Friday

Johnson Wedding Cocktail

5:00pm - 7:00pm

May 2024

17

Friday

Birthday Party

9:00pm - 10:00pm

12

Sunday

Paradise Cove Cocktail

4:30pm - 5:30pm

April 2024

13

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Winter Park, FL

07

Sunday

Wedding Reception

3:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Sorrento, FL

February 2024

16

Friday

Corporate Event

7:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Orlando, FL

09

Friday

Good Council Gospel Concert

7:00pm - 9:00pm

03

Saturday

Birthday Party

2:30am - 4:30am

•

Kissimmee, FL

January 2024

20

Saturday

Corporate Event

4:30pm - 6:00pm

•

Orlando, FL

December 2023

08

Friday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

4:00pm - 5:30pm

•

Clermont, FL

October 2023

07

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Fort Pierce, FL

September 2023

15

Friday

Worship Service

7:30pm - 8:00pm

•

St Cloud, FL

July 2023

16

Sunday

House Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Apopka, FL

June 2023

03

Saturday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Orlando, FL

April 2023

22

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Fort Myers, FL

05

Wednesday

Cocktail Party

3:30pm - 6:00pm

•

Orlando, FL

March 2023

10

Friday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 9:30pm

•

Orlando, FL

February 2023

18

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Orlando, FL

January 2023

26

Thursday

Cocktail Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Orlando, FL

15

Sunday

Anniversary Party

6:30pm - 7:00pm

•

Titusville, FL

December 2022

08

Thursday

Cocktail Party

7:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Orlando, FL

October 2022

29

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Kissimmee, FL

September 2022

16

Friday

Wedding Reception

6:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Melbourne Beach, FL

August 2022

19

Friday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

4:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Winter Springs, FL

13

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 5:30pm

•

Valrico, FL

May 2022

14

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 8:00pm

•

Winter Park, FL

06

Friday

House Party

6:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Lakeland, FL

April 2022

17

Sunday

Festival

5:00pm - 5:45pm

•

Orlando, FL

March 2022

25

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

St Cloud, FL

19

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Orlando, FL

05

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Brooksville, FL

February 2022

19

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Four Corners, FL

December 2021

11

Saturday

Corporate Event

6:30pm - 10:00pm

•

Sanford, FL

04

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Daytona Beach, FL

01

Wednesday

Christmas Party

4:30pm - 7:30pm

•

The Villages, FL

November 2021

20

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 3:30pm

•

Tampa, FL

06

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Orlando, FL

05

Friday

Dinner Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Kissimmee, FL

October 2021

30

Saturday

Johnson Dinner Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

23

Saturday

Wedding Reception

8:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Maitland, FL

16

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Kissimmee, FL

03

Sunday

Religious Celebration

11:30am - 2:30pm

•

Orlando, FL

02

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Tampa, FL

September 2021

24

Friday

Corporate Event

4:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Winter Park, FL

July 2021

10

Saturday

Cocktail Party

12:30pm - 1:30pm

•

Altamonte Springs, FL

01

Thursday

Corporate Event

2:00pm - 4:00pm

•

St Cloud, FL

May 2021

15

Saturday

Birthday Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Kissimmee, FL

April 2021

30

Friday

Dinner Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm

•

Davenport, FL

February 2021

25

Thursday

Holiday Party

6:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Ormond Beach, FL

20

Saturday

Personal Occasion

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Davenport, FL

January 2021

16

Saturday

Dinner Party

8:30pm - 9:00pm

•

Orlando, FL

March 2020

28

Saturday

Fundraiser

6:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Ocoee, FL

10

Tuesday

Nonprofit Event

5:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Maitland, FL

05

Thursday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Orlando, FL

September 2019

07

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:30pm

•

Annapolis, MD

Set list

Here is a list of Artist I cover in my Playlist,
Luther Vandross, Lionel Richie, Anita Baker, Patti Label, Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, Barry White, Kool and the gang, Sting, Michael McDonald, James Ingram, Quincy Jones, Norah jones,
George Michael, George Benson, Doobie Brothers, Crusaders, Marcus Miller, Jeff Lorber, David Sanborn, Grover Washington, Gerald Albright, Michael Jackson, Walter Beasley, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Frankie Beverly, Gap Band, to name a few.

Here are the categories I cover:
Jazz (Smooth, Contemporary, Straight Ahead, Gospel Jazz)
Pop (80's, 90's, )
R&B (80's 90's Old school)
Gospel
Praise and Worship

Influences and inspiration

Saxophonist: Grover Washington Jr, Gerald Albright, David Sanborn, Kirk Whalum, Everette Harp, Alex Han.
Pianist: George Duke, Ramsey Lewis, Jeff Lorber, Chick Corea.
Bands and individuals: Marcus Miller band, Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Anita Baker, Patti Label, Luther Vandross, Snarky Puppy, Funky Knuckles.

Setup requirements

Small table, One Outlet, Room for PA System if needed.