Preston Burnley

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Arlington, TX

$300 and up; day-of add on available

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Sweet, Soulful, Serenading Ear Kandy.... Preston offers a wide range of music to give the vibe you're looking to create. Whether you're in the mood for Jazz, Gospel, RnB, or a blast from your favorite old-school jam, Dr. Preston delivers.

Depending on your budget, he's available for solo work with instrumental tracks or even a small combo.


Reviews

27 reviews

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Edith W.

August 28, 2026
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Excellent saxophonist!

Preston was superb. He interacted with guests. He played our playlist and we received so many compliments of his musical talent.

Hired as: Saxophone Player


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Hannah J.

August 21, 2026
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Amazing!

Preston did amazing playing the saxophone! He kept the guests entertained and sounded amazing. Couldn’t recommend more

Hired as: Saxophone Player

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Preston Burnley

Thanks Mrs. James!! And Congrats!!! I enjoyed providing the music.


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Tes

August 5, 2026
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Music that Makes a party

Dr. P had carte blanche for the playlist. He read the room and knocked it out of the park! His selection we the perfect mix for the guests who spanned generations. He is an absolute professional, gifted artist and elegant enhancement for any event. Thank you!

Hired as: Saxophone Player


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Henry N.

July 5, 2026
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Exceptional

Dr. Preston came 45 minutes before the function to set up and by the time the guests arrived he was more than ready to start. He made the function exceptionally great. I would highly recommend him.

Hired as: Saxophone Player


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Leslie B.

June 29, 2026
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Remarkable and Gifted

Truly a remarkable and gifted man. So many of my guests said Preston was their favorite part of the evening. He elevated the event and truly interacted with the guests. Would book him again in a minute!

Hired as: Saxophone Player

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Booking information

Price range: $300 and up; day-of add on available

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

Additional booking notes

My general rule of thumb is to arrive ~40 minutes prior to start time to set up with my own sound system and microphone.
Additional time can be purchased at $75/hour, pending availability.

Set list

JAZZ STANDARDS
In A Sentimental Mood
Mercy Mercy Mercy
Girl From Impanema
This Masquerade
All the Things You Are
My Funny Valentine
Body and Soul
Blue Bossa
Misty
Take the A Train
Cantaloupe Island (Hancock)
Watermelon Man

OLDSCHOOL/R&B
Don’t’ Know Why (N. Jones)
For the Love of You
I’ll Be Around (Spinners)
Sweet Love (Anita Baker)
Sweet Thing (Chaka)
Ain’t Nobody
Human Nature (Jackson)
I Can’t Help It
Silly (D. Williams)
Yearning (GAP)
Outstanding
Stop, Look, Listen (Gaye/Ross)
People Make the World Go (Stylistics)
Let's Stay Together
Closer I Get to You

All I Do (Stevie Wonder)
Isn’t She Lovely
Another Star
Ribbon in The Sky
Just the two of us (Grover Washington)
Mr. Magic
Reasons (EWF)
If Only You Knew (P. LaBelle)
Inseparable
Endless Love
Before I Let Go

80s/ROCK
Dancing in the Moonlight
Everywhere (Fleetwood)
Georgy Porgy (Toto)
Sara Smile (Hall/Oates)
Amazing (G. Michael)
Close to You (Carpenters)

CONTEMPORARY/CURRENT
Cleva – Badu
Hold On – Dwele
Treasure (Bruno)
When I Was Your Man
Locked Out of Heaven
Love (Musiq)
Flowers (M. Cyrus)
Spotlight (J. Hudson)
Can We Talk (Campbell)
Can You Stand the Rain

Tonight (Legend)
Damage (HER)
I Wanna Know (Joe)
If I Ain’t Got You (A. Keys)
Lately (Tyrese)
Redbone (Gambino)
That’s the Way Love Goes (J. Jackson)
Cali Gurls (Katy Perry)
Can’t Take My Eyes off of You (Hill)
Champagne Life (NeYo)
Beautiful Surprise (Tamia)
Bartender (T. Pain)
VSOP (K. Michelle)
Ascension (Maxwell)
Pretty Wings
The Way (J. Scott)
Crazy (Barkley)
Crazy Love (McKnight)

GOSPEL
For Your Glory (Cobbs)
You Know My Name
You Deserve It (Hairston)
No Weapon (Hammond)
Open My Heart (Adams)
Because of Who You Are (Yohe)
I Give Myself Away (McDowell)

Setup requirements

electrical outlet

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