Scott Campbell Saxophone
Overview
Live saxophone for weddings and events across South Bend, Southwest Michigan and Chicagoland. Choose solo sax with polished backing tracks for your ceremony or cocktail hour, a jazz trio for dinner, or a full dance band to fill the dance floor. Scott Campbell holds a doctorate in saxophone and has performed with The O'Jays, Martina McBride and Ben Folds. He handles the music, sound and announcements, and can arrange a custom or shortened version of your first-dance song.
Reviews
3 reviews
Susan S.
October 29, 2026Outstanding evening of professional jazz music!
We couldn't have chosen a better jazz band to celebrate our daughter's reception! Not only is every member exceptionally talented, but their repertoire of music is vast! They even took requests! My daughter was able to choose from a wide variety of music and pick exactly what she wanted to have played at her celebration. Scott Campbell was a huge help in facilitating the evening and even walked around playing his saxophone throughout the venue. He is professional and attentive to your event. Book this band and fast.... they are a true gem! We will be following them when they play live events!
Hired as: Saxophone Player, Wedding Band
Scott Campbell Saxophone
Susan, thank you so much! It was truly an honor to help celebrate your daughter's reception at Lehman's Farmhouse. Taking requests and performing exactly the songs she wanted was a highlight of the night for all of us. The band and I had a blast, and your family and guests were wonderful. Congratulations again to the newlyweds, and we'd love to see you at a live show soon!
Ruiz
July 12, 2015Highly Recommended!
Scott was terrific throughout this process. He played beautifully at the party. He was in a tuxedo and was professional and polite. He communicated well to ensure that the event was a success. I highly recommend him to anyone needing his services as a musician. I hope to have the opportunity to hire him again.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Dusty B.
March 23, 2014Very professional
Scott showed up on time and looked the part. He delivered the performance exactly as I wanted. He made the proposal very special. Overall, it was a terrific experience and I would recommend him to friends and family!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $750
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 300 minutes
What to expect
WHAT YOU GET
1. A free planning call. We talk through your timeline, the feel you want, and your must-play and do-not-play songs. You get a custom set list to approve before the day.
2. Your special moments handled. Processional, recessional, first dance, parent dances, cake cutting, grand exit. I can arrange a custom or shortened version of your first-dance song, and I can make announcements on the mic so the evening flows.
3. Professional sound included. I bring my own sound system, a mic for toasts and announcements, and backing tracks. No extra rentals or DJ needed for solo and trio packages.
4. On time and dressed for the room. I arrive about an hour early to set up and sound check quietly before guests arrive. Standard attire is sharp all-black formal; tuxedo on request.
5. Music that fits each part of the night. Elegant solo sax for the ceremony and cocktail hour, a relaxed jazz trio for dinner, and a horn-driven dance band when it's time to party. Mix and match to fit your budget.
PACKAGES
- Solo saxophone with backing tracks: ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, or sax over your DJ's set
- Jazz trio or quartet: cocktail hour and dinner
- Dance band / mini big band: full reception from first dance to last song
A doctorate-level player and an experienced event manager in one booking. Request a quote with your date and I'll reply within 24 hours.
About
Dr. Scott Campbell is a jazz and pop saxophonist and bandleader based in South Bend, Indiana, performing for weddings, corporate galas and private events across Michiana, Southwest Michigan and Chicagoland.
He has shared the stage with The O'Jays, Martina McBride and Ben Folds, and has performed with the Dallas Pops Orchestra, Plano Symphony and Allen Philharmonic. He has appeared as a soloist and clinician in Australia, China, Finland, France, Germany, Norway and Sweden, and is a former Henri SELMER Paris and Vandoren artist.
Scott holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Saxophone Performance from the University of North Texas. Off stage, he is President & COO of BetterSax, one of the world's leading saxophone education and gear brands, and previously served as Executive Director of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association. Clients get a world-class player who also runs events like a pro: clear communication, on-time arrival, his own professional sound system, and a plan for every moment of your day.
Options range from solo saxophone with polished backing tracks, to a live jazz trio for dinner, to a horn-driven dance band that packs the dance floor. Repertoire covers jazz standards, Motown and soul, pop hits reimagined, and your special requests, including custom arrangements of your first-dance song.
Additional booking notes
SOUND: I bring my own professional sound system, plus a mic for toasts and announcements. Band packages include additional speakers and monitors as needed.
POWER: One standard 120V outlet within 25 feet of the performance area. For outdoor events, a covered area and access to power are required; generator power is fine if it's clean and quiet.
SPACE: Solo: about 6 x 6 ft. Trio: about 10 x 8 ft. Dance band: about 16 x 12 ft, or a stage.
SETUP: I arrive about 60 minutes early (90 minutes for the full band) and am set before guests arrive. Teardown takes about 30 minutes.
BREAKS: For events over 2 hours, a short break each hour. Background music can play from my system during breaks.
WEATHER: Outdoor performances need shade and shelter from rain; instruments can't be played in direct rain or extreme heat.
Past booked events
July 2015
10
Friday
Birthday (Adult)
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Dallas, TX
June 2015
13
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Fort Worth, TX
March 2014
22
Saturday
Other
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Dallas, TX
December 2012
20
Thursday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Dallas, TX
Set list
A sample of what I play. Every event gets a custom list, and requests are welcome — just send them ahead of time.
CEREMONY & FIRST DANCE
A Kiss to Build a Dream On
What a Wonderful World
Moon River
At Last
The Way You Look Tonight
Canon in D
Clair de Lune
Custom or shortened arrangement of your first-dance song
COCKTAIL HOUR & DINNER (jazz trio or solo sax)
Autumn Leaves
Fly Me to the Moon
The Girl from Ipanema
In a Sentimental Mood
Misty
My Funny Valentine
Satin Doll
Blue Bossa
St. Thomas
All of Me
A Foggy Day
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Just the Two of Us
Breezin'
Morning Dance
Hotel California (jazz version)
All the Things You Are
DANCE SETS (mini big band / dance band)
Dancing in the Moonlight
Sidewinder
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
Take the "A" Train
Chameleon
Work Song
Cantaloupe Island
It Don't Mean a Thing
Corner Pocket
A Night in Tunisia
Woodchopper's Ball
The Jive Samba
Jo Jo Calypso
POP, MOTOWN & SOUL
Pop and R&B favorites with professional backing tracks, plus Motown and soul classics. Send your must-play list and I'll build the set around it.
Influences and inspiration
Michael Brecker, Cannonball Adderley, David Sanborn, Stan Getz, Kirk Whalum, Charlie Parker and Sonny Stitt.
From Parker and Stitt I get the bebop language, from Cannonball the soul and swing, and from Getz the lyrical tone that's perfect for a ceremony or a quiet dinner. Brecker, Sanborn and Whalum shape my contemporary and R&B sound, the energy that gets people on the dance floor.
Setup requirements
Shade and rain cover for outdoor events
One standard 120V outlet within 25 ft
Level performance area (6x6 ft solo, 16x12 ft band)
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