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Professor Sax

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Bowie, MD

$250 and up

Saxophone Player

Travels up to 120 miles

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Somewhere Over the Rainbow, performed by Prof. Sax

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Rock with You, performed by Prof. Sax

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Rain, performed by Prof. Sax

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Damage, performed by Prof. Sax

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Overview

For the smooth, saxy sounds of R&B and jazz, call the Professor!

Reviews

11 reviews

Marquita D.

September 10, 2025

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Professor Sax was outstanding.

Professor Sax showed up and showed out! He gave an awesome performance to a room full of over 300 attendees. He moved throughout the room and the sound quality did not disappoint. Professor Sax is an outstanding Saxophonist and everyone enjoyed his 30 min set -- will definitely hire again.

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It was a true honor to perform at your event. Everything was done first class, and I'm glad everyone enjoyed the performance.

Arlandis R.

September 27, 2025

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Mark is an excellent Saxaphonist; his performance was an A+

Excellent music and performance.

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Maggie T.

August 9, 2025

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Talented and Professional

Mark played two songs at a small last minute memorial service my family held. He was great about communicating with us beforehand and honoring our requests. He played beautifully and everyone was moved. He was a joy to have with us! I’m so grateful.

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Folake A.

October 14, 2024

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5/5 stars

Hired professor sax for my mom’s 60th birthday. He was very pleasant and professional. He was also very patient and flexible with us. The guests really enjoyed his performance.

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Jewell L.

September 1, 2024

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My Birthday Celebration 🎉

Absolutely Amazing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Booking information

Price range: $250 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

Insurance: $5,000 - Prof. Sax covers all his equipment and personal health during events and performances

What to expect

Professor Sax (Mark) brings the ultimate smooth-jazz vibe to every performance. If you're looking for someone to spice up your Cocktail Hour OR a smooth sultry sax sound to add to your event, Professor Sax has you covered. Mainly a solo musician, Professor Sax will bring all necessary equipment for either an intimate or an elaborate setting. (Small ensembles can also be arranged) Either solo or with a small group, what you will get is someone who knows how to "read the room" with his performance, and play exactly what you're looking for and more!

About

Mark Anthony Tatum
Born and raised in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Mark began piano musical studies at the age of 5 and progressed to play the clarinet, drum set, orchestral percussion, and his main instrument, the alto saxophone. His major musical training came from the famed DC Youth Orchestra Program. During high school, Mark was the president of the Concert and Jazz Bands, and was the Drum Major for the Marching Band. After high school, Mark attended West Virginia State University where he earned his Bachelors in Communications. He was also the Drum Major for the marching band and performed in the Concert and Jazz Bands.
After teaching music in DC Public Schools for 5 years Mark migrated to the non-profit arena, and now works in higher education. Mark’s talent led him to perform in Nashville for a nationwide talent program, the famed Blues Alley Nightclub in Washington, DC and the World Famous Apollo Theatre in New York. Mark earned 2 master's degrees and is working through a PhD program. He is now an adjunct professor in Communication Studies. He has 2 sons and a daughter.

Additional booking notes

Please give an idea of the physical space for the planned performance and Professor Sax will accommodate accordingly.

Services offered

Jazz Brunch

11:00am - 2:00pm

21

Saturday

Wedding

6:00pm - 7:30pm

29

Sunday

Jazz Brunch

11:00am - 2:00pm

April 2026

18

Saturday

Wedding

4:00pm - 6:00pm

May 2026

22

Friday

Jazz on the Water

7:00pm - 8:00pm

November 2025

09

Sunday

Jazz Brunch

11:00am - 2:00pm

15

Saturday

Brunch Performance

12:00pm - 4:00pm

16

Sunday

Corporate Event

11:00am - 1:00pm

21

Friday

Restaurant Gig

8:30pm - 10:00pm

22

Saturday

Poetry Art & Noir

7:30pm - 10:00pm

30

Sunday

Jazz Brunch

11:00am - 2:00pm

December 2025

13

Saturday

Brunch Performance

12:00pm - 4:00pm

14

Sunday

Jazz Brunch

11:00am - 2:00pm

21

Sunday

Jazz Brunch

11:00am - 2:00pm

Past booked events

November 2025

08

Saturday

Dinner Party

5:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Glen Burnie, MD

October 2025

19

Sunday

Jazz Brunch

11:00am - 2:00pm

12

Sunday

Jazz Brunch

11:00am - 2:00pm

11

Saturday

Brunch Performance

12:00pm - 4:00pm

04

Brunch performance

12:00pm - 4:00pm

07

Sunday

Fundraiser

2:30pm - 3:00pm

•

Oxon Hill, MD

06

Saturday

Art Show

4:30pm - 6:00pm

August 2025

30

Saturday

Personal Occasion

4:00pm - 4:45pm

•

Reston, VA

16

Saturday

Brunch Performance

12:00pm - 4:00pm

15

Friday

Jazz Boat Tour

6:00pm - 8:00pm

09

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Rockville, MD

July 2025

19

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:15am

•

Washington, DC

June 2025

21

Saturday

Brunch Performance

12:00pm - 4:00pm

08

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Pasadena, MD

May 2025

25

Sunday

Fundraising Gala

6:30pm - 7:30pm

17

Saturday

Friday

Cocktail Party

8:00pm - 10:00pm

October 2024

13

Sunday

House Party

1:00pm - 4:00pm

12

Saturday

Birthday Party

9:00pm - 11:00pm

•

Bowie, MD

05

Saturday

Wedding Reception

4:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Cambridge, MD

September 2024

21

Saturday

Wedding

6:00pm - 10:30pm

August 2024

31

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Upper Marlboro, MD

16

Friday

Wedding Event

4:00pm - 5:00pm

11

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 5:30pm

•

Ellicott City, MD

10

Sunday Brunch, LLC

11:00am - 3:00pm

June 2024

17

Monday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Elkridge, MD

08

Saturday

Cruise Ship Performance

6:00pm - 10:00pm

07

Friday

Banquet

5:30pm - 9:00pm

May 2024

31

Friday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Washington, DC

26

Sunday

Church Service

9:00am - 12:30pm

19

Sunday

Ladies Luncheon

2:00pm - 3:00pm

18

Saturday

Church Event

5:00pm - 6:00pm

12

Sunday

Brunch Performance

11:00am - 1:00pm

11

Saturday

Wedding Reception Performance

4:00pm - 11:00pm

04

Saturday

Church performance

8:00am - 7:00pm

03

Friday

Retirement Community

4:00pm - 5:00pm

April 2024

28

Sunday

Church Performance

9:00am - 1:30pm

March 2024

29

Friday

Orchestra Gig

7:00pm - 9:30pm

25

26

Saturday

Cookout Performance

All-day event

13

Sunday

Church Performance

9:00am - 12:00pm

11

Friday

Private Gig

9:00pm - 11:30pm

Set list

H.E.R. - Damage
Bruno Mars - Leave The Door Open
Living For the Love of You- Isley Brothers
Best Part - Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R.
Ain't Nobody-Chaka Khan
Michael Jackson - Human Nature
Send One Your Love-Stevie Wonder
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Is This Love-Bob Marley
So Beautiful-Musiq Soulchild
Say Yes-Floetry
Rock With You-MJ
Lost Without You-Robin Thicke
Killing Me Softly- Fugees/Lauryn Hill
Brown Sugar-D'Angelo
Caught up in the Rapture-Anita Baker
Let Stay Together-Al Green
Overjoyed-Stevie Wonder
Sweet Thing
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough MJ
Giving You the Best That I Got-Anita Baker
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong (
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Feel Like Makin' Love-J Dilla version
Rain-SWV
Purple Rain
Through The Fire-Chaka Khan
Focus- H.E.R.
Lovely Day
All This Love Debarge
Could've Been H.E.R. ft. Bryson Tiller
I Can't Help It -MJ
Can We Talk-Tevin Campbell
(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay
Butterflies-MJ
Closer-Goapele

Influences and inspiration

Groover Washington Jr., Gerald Albright, Stevie Wonder, Robert Glasper, Prince, Maxwell

Setup requirements

I bring all associated sound equipment. Please provide a power source.

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