Nate Plays Sax 4 U!
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
59 reviews
Hilary P.
May 9, 2026Great 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
Jasmine M.
May 9, 2026Highly 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
Nate Plays Sax 4 U!
Thank you Jasmine! It was an honor serving you and your guest.
Chris
April 4, 2026Exceptional 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
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?
Keisha E.
March 2, 2026Wonderful 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
Tashawn D.
January 26, 2026He Showed Up Early, Professional and Powerful!
Nate came and went above and beyond our expectations! He ministered so powerfully and really honored God and ministry and we could see that he wasn't playing for us. He was playing to glorify our King! Thank God that I found him through this app and I look forward to doing many more events with him 🔥🔥🔥
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
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.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
August 2026
01
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Tampa, FL
07
Friday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Daytona Beach, FL
22
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Newberry, FL
Past booked events
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.