- Atlanta, GA
- Saxophone Player
- Starts at $150
Liz J. said
“Tommy played at one of our Dillard's events in-store and was excellent. He really improved the customer experience.”
Sion on the Sax
Overview
I provide musical entertainment for events ranging from private parties, weddings, celebrations, or shows at venues. My expertise in music varies across all genres in order to accompany any setting or request. While my services are usually solo performances, I also have a band.
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Price range: $200 – $500 per hour
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
What to expect
What You Dreamed of and More!
When you hire Sion Brunson, you're getting more than live music. You're getting an engaging musical experience built around exceptional musicianship, familiar songs, and genuine audience interaction.
An Engaging Performance
The music doesn't stay in one place. Sion can move throughout the crowd, interact with guests, and bring the performance directly to the dance floor. From smooth, soulful melodies to impressive improvisation and high-energy solos, every performance combines musical skill with showmanship.
Music Everyone Knows and Loves
From 70s and 80s classics to today's favorites, the repertoire spans jazz, R&B, soul, funk, pop, soft rock, and classic rock. Whether your guests want to relax, sing along, reminisce, or dance, the music is tailored to create the right atmosphere.
Tailored to Your Occasion
No two events are alike. Sion adapts his song selection, volume, energy, and interaction to the room and the people in it. Whether it's an intimate wine bar, an elegant cocktail reception, a corporate gathering, or a lively private party, the performance complements the occasion. Have special song requests? Let's talk about them!
Professionalism You Can Count On
From the first conversation to the final song, providing an exceptional experience is a priority. You can expect prompt communication, reliability, punctuality, professional presentation, and attention to detail. Sion takes the time to understand your vision, works with you to get the details right, and goes above and beyond to make sure your event receives the attention it deserves.
A Full Musical Experience, Simple Setup
Sion performs as a solo saxophonist accompanied by professionally produced backing tracks. This creates a full, dynamic sound without the space or coordination required for a full band. The compact, flexible setup works in both intimate spaces and larger event areas.
From the music to the atmosphere to the personal attention, Sion Brunson is committed to delivering an experience your guests will remember—what you dreamed of and more!
About
# Sion Brunson
**Live Saxophonist | Weddings • Corporate Events • Private Parties • Galas**
With more than 20 years of experience on the saxophone, Sion Brunson brings a distinctive blend of musical versatility, expressive playing, and engaging stage presence to weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, nonprofit galas, and upscale social events throughout the Southeast and beyond.
Sion’s approach is simple: "the music should enhance the occasion without overwhelming it." His performances blend seamlessly into the atmosphere while remaining engaging enough to draw guests in. He builds his repertoire around familiar songs that invite guests to recognize, sing along, nod their heads, and enjoy the moment—while adding his own musical personality through expressive phrasing, improvisation, and occasional bursts of virtuosic playing.
**Sion’s repertoire spans six decades of popular music, from the 1950s through the 2010s, encompassing a wide range of styles and sounds.** He carefully considers the audience, setting, and occasion when selecting music, allowing each performance to feel intentional, familiar, and appropriate for the event.
But Sion’s performance goes beyond the music. He moves with the energy of the room, interacts naturally with guests, and adjusts his approach based on how the audience responds. Whether he is providing an elegant backdrop for cocktails and dinner or stepping into the celebration to lead a dance floor, his goal is to make the saxophone an integral part of the experience.
That versatility has led to memorable performances ranging from intimate surprise celebrations to high-energy weddings. At one wedding held in a greenhouse, Sion led the wedding party into the reception to Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” then opened the reception with “Jubel” as the celebration quickly turned into a dance party. In another memorable moment, Sion surprised a client’s wife on Valentine’s Day by arriving outside their favorite restaurant with his saxophone to perform "their special song". Experiences like these reflect Sion’s willingness to step outside traditional performance settings and create personal, unexpected moments wherever the occasion calls for them.
Sion began studying saxophone at age 11 and was performing professionally by high school. During college, performing became a significant part of his life and livelihood. His musical development has been shaped by accomplished mentors who taught him the importance of versatility, stage presence, and creating a sound that fills a room. He has competed in regional music ensembles, won high school and local talent competitions, received a DownBeat jazz award with his college ensemble, and served as one of the leading saxophonists in the cruise ship band, B.B. King All-Stars at Sea.
For planners and clients, Sion brings more than musical ability. He brings preparation, communication, flexibility, and professionalism. He takes the time to understand the event schedule, venue, theme, audience, and client’s musical preferences, while remaining comfortable adapting when plans change. He arrives early, dresses appropriately for the occasion, stays conscious of volume and the needs of the room, and maintains open communication before, during, and after the event.
Clients have frequently rewarded his attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond with enthusiastic feedback. Whether he’s performing a client’s favorite song, bringing back a song they had forgotten they loved, or creating an unexpected moment with the crowd, Sion approaches every performance with the goal of giving clients "a worry-free experience and more than they expected".
Based in the Southeast and available nationally, Sion Brunson brings a polished, adaptable, and memorable live-music experience to events where the right music can turn a gathering into an occasion.
Additional booking notes
Technical Requirements & Setup
Sion Brunson provides a complete, self-contained solo saxophone performance setup. All necessary musical equipment is supplied, including a wireless microphone, two powered speakers, professional lighting, and professionally produced backing tracks.
No additional sound system, instruments, or musical equipment are required from the venue.
Venue Requirements:
- One standard electrical power outlet within reach of the performance area.
- Adequate overhead covering for outdoor performances to protect the performer and equipment from direct sunlight and weather.
- A suitable performance area with enough room for the equipment and comfortable movement throughout the space.
The setup is compact, flexible, and suitable for both intimate indoor settings and larger event spaces. Sion handles his own equipment and setup, making the entertainment process simple and convenient for the client.
Services offered
Set list
Song List
Everytime I turn around- LTD
A heart is a house for love- Dells
A house is not a home- Luther Vandross
A love Supreme- John Coltrane
A night to remember- Shalamar
How much I feel- Ambrosia
Adorn- Miguel
Ain’t nobody- Chaka Khan
Let’s Stay Together- Al Green
My Gift to you- Alexander O’Neal
All I do- Stevie Wonder
All of Me- Eroll Garner
Almost Doesn’t Count- Brandy
Ventura Highway- America
Angel of Mine- Monica
Ascension- Maxwell
At your Best- Aaliyah
Back Door Santa- Clarence Carter
Bartender- T-Pain
Be thankful for What you’ve got- William Devaughn
Beatrice- Sam Rivers
Bennie and The Jets- Elton John
Bless the Broken Road- Rascal Flats
Beyond the Sea- Bobby Darin
Mack the Knife- Bobby Darin
Boogie Oogie Oogie- Taste of Honey
Boots on the Ground- 803Fresh
Born under a Bad Sign- Albert King
Let it Snow- Boyz 2 Men
Lowdown- Boz Scaggs
Breaking my Heart- Mint Condition
That’s What I like- Bruno Mars
Leave the door Open- Silk Sonic
Equinox- John Coltrane
Central Park West- John Coltrane
Can We Talk- Tevin Campbell
Can’t Help falling in Love- Elvis Presley
Candy Rain- Soul for Real
Candy- Cameo
Careless Whisper- George Michael
Change the World- Eric Clapton
Saturday Love- Cherrelle and Alexander O’Neal
Redbone- Childish Gambino
Undecided- Chris Brown
Lady in Red- Chris De Burgh
A thousand Years- Christina Perri
Christmas time is Here- Vince Giraldi
Brick House- Commodores
Corcovado- João Gilberto
Ride Like the Wind- Christopher Cross
Cupid- 112
Untitled- D’Angelo
Best Part- Daniel Ceasar
Kiss on My List- Hall and Oats
Ain’t that a Kick in the Head- Dean Martin
That’s Amore- Dean Martin
Diary- Alicia Keys
Dindi- El Debarge
Don’t Disturb this Groove- The System
Drift Away- Dobie Gray
Early in the Morning- Gap Band
Let’s Groove- Earth Wind and Fire
Easy- Lionel Ritchie
Boo’d Up-Ella Mai
At Last- Etta James
Everywhere- Fleetwood Mac
Before I Let Go- Frankie Beverly and Maze
Feel Like Making Love- Roberta Flack
Dreams- Fleetwood Mac
For You- Kenny Lattimore
Come Fly With Me- Frank Sinatra
Fly me to the Moon- Frank Sinatra
Strangers in the Night- Frank Sinatra
Free Falling- Tom Petty
Friendly Pressure- Maysa
Friends in Low Places- Garth Brooks
Killing me Softly- Fugees
Funkin for Jamaica- Tom Browne
Gil from Ipanema- Joao Gilberto
Yearning for your Love- Gap Band
Georgy Porgy- Eric Benet
Get it on Tonite- Montell Jordan
Crazy- Gnarls Barkley
Golden- Jill Scott
Groove Me- King Floyd
You Make my Dreams Come True- Hall and Oats
Late Night talking- Harry Styles
Adore You- Harry Styles
Heaven Sent- Keyshia Cole
How You Gonna Act like That- Tyrese
I Can’t Go for that- Hall and Oats
I Cant go for that- Ceelo Green
I Can’t Stop loving you- Kem
I Wanna Know- Joe
I wanna Sex You Up- Color Me Badd
If you Only Knew- Patti Lebelle
If you Were here tonight- Alexander O’Neal
I’ll be Around- Spinners
Impressions- John Coltrane
In a Sentimental Mood- Duke Ellington
Into the Mystic- Van Morrison
I’ve got rhythm- Ella Fitzgerald
Santa Clause is Going Straight to the Ghetto- James Brown
Anytime Anyplace- Janet Jackson
Killer Joe- Bennie Golson
Misty- Erroll garner
My Funny Valentine- Chet Baker
Come and Talk to Me- Jodeci
Moving on and Getting Over- John Mayer
Last Two Dollars- Johnnie Taylor
They Don’t Know- Jon B
Jubel- Klingande
Jungle Love- The Time
Just My Imagination- The Temptations
Just the Two of Us- Bill Withers
Just a Touch of Love- Slave
Just in Case- Jaheim
Make it Last Forever- Keith Sweat
Keep on Rolling - King George
Flashing Lights- Kanye West
So far Away- Carol King
Landslide- Fleetwood Mac
Juice- Lizzo
Long Train Running- Doobie Brothers
Brandy- Looking Glass
Love Ballad- LTD
Lovely Day- Bill Withers
Luck be the Lady- Frank Sinatra
Never too Much- Luther Vandross
Valerie- Amy Winehouse
Sunday Morning- Maroon Five
Sumthin Sumthin- Maxwell
Down Under- Men at Work
Merry Christmas Baby- Otis Redding
Santa Clause is Coming to Town- Michael Buble
I can’t help it- Michael Jackson
Lady in My Life- Michael Jackson
Human Nature- Michael Jackson
PYT- Michael Jackson
Remember The Time-Michael Jackson
Rock With You- Michael Jackson
You Rock My World- Michael Jackson
Stop, Look, Listen- Michael McDonald
I keep Forgetting- Michael mcDonald
Midnight Motion- Kenny G
Minute by Minute- Doobie Brothers
Missing You- Case
Moondance- Van Morrison
Mr. Syms- John Coltrane
Mustang Sally- Wilson Pickett
My Heart Will Go On- Celine Dion
Nardis- Bill Evans
Naima- John Coltrane
The Christmas Song- Nat King Cole
Miss Independent- Neyo
Neither One of Us- Gladys Knight
Mr. Telephone Man- New Edition
Can You Stand The Rain- New Edition
Georgia on my Mind- Hoagy Carmichael
Night and Day- Billie Holiday
No Diggity- Blackstreet
Oh Sheila- Ready for the World
On Green Dolphin Street- Bronislau Kaper
On my Mama- Victoria Monet
Ooh Baby Baby- Miracles
The Way you Look Tonight- Frank Sinatra
Dock of the Bay- Otis Redding
Outstanding- Gap Band
Overjoyed- Stevie Wonder
Pony- Ginuwine
Pretty Wings- Maxwell
I Wanna be your Lover- Prince
I Would Die for You- Prince
Kiss- Prince
Prototype- Outkast
Reasons- Earth Wind and Fire
Reach Out and I’ll be There- Four Tops
Ready or Not- After Seven
Recordame- Joe Henderson
Come and Get you Love- Redbone
Return of the Mack- Mark Morrison
Give It to me Baby- Rick James
Rock the Boat- Aaliyah
Rocksteady- The Whispers
When You Say Nothing at All- Ronan Keating
Ruby, My Dear- Thelonius Monk
September- Earth Wind and Fire
Take your Time Do it Right- SOS band
Tell me if You Still Care- SOS band
Give Love on Christmas Day- SWV
Weak- SWV
Saturn- SZA
Sara Smile- Hall and Oats
Sexy Love- Ne-yo
Shape of You- Ed Sheeran
Shawty is a Ten- The Dream
She’s a bad Mama Jama- Carl Carlton
Holding back the Years- Simply Red
Smooth Operator- Sade
So Amazing- Luther Vandross
So Easy to Fall in Love- Olivia Dean
So into You- Tamia
Something to Talk About- Bonnie Rait
Stand by Me- Ben E. King
Stay with Me- Sam Smith
Stuck in the Middle with You- Stealers Wheel
Peg- Steely Dan
I Wish- Stevie Wonder
Isn’t She Lovely- Stevie Wonder
Strollin- Horace Silver
Summer Rain- Carl Thomas
Sweet Love- Anita Baker
Sweet Thing- Chaka Khan
Silent Night- The Temptations
Sleigh Ride- TLC
Take on Me- A-Ha
Officially Missing You- Tamia
Everybody Wants to Rule the World- Tears for Fears
Tell me a Bedtime Story- Herbie Hancock
Tennessee Whiskey- Chris Stapleton
That’s the Way Love Goes- Janet Jackson
Days of Wine and Roses- Henry Mancini
What a Fool Believes- The Doobie Brothers
The Girl’s Alright With Me- The Temptations
The Look of Love- Diana Krall
My Girl- The Temptations
The Way You Move- Outkast
Blinding Lights- The Weekend
There Goes My Baby- Usher
There Will Never Be Another You- Harry Warren
This Christmas- Donny Hathaway
This is How We Do it- Montell Jordan
Through The Fire- Chaka Khan
Time after Time- Cyndi Lauper
What’s Love got to do With it
You’re Making Me High- Toni Braxton
Too Close- Next
Africa- Toto
Fast Car- Tracy Chapman
Treasure- Bruno Mars
Treat Her Like a Lady- The Temptations
Water- Tyla
U Know What’s Up- Donell Jones
Good Good- Usher
Unpredictable- Jamie Foxx
You Make Me Wanna- Usher
Well you Needn’t- Thelonius Monk
We Are One- Maze
What You Won’t Do for Love- Bobby Caldwell
Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get- Dramatics
When Somebody Loves You Back- Teddy Pendergrass
Whip Appeal- Babyface
Do You Hear What I Hear- Whitney Houston
Word Up- Cameo
You Are- Lionel Ritchie
You Are- Charlie Wilson
You Make Me Wanna- Usher
You Send Me- Sam Cooke
You Are The Best Thing- Ray LaMontagne
Can’t Hide Love- Earth Wind and Fire
Poison- Bell Biv Devoe
Sailing- Christopher Cross
Just The Way You Are- Billy Joel
I’m Yours- Jason Mraz
Wonderful Tonight- Eric Clapton
Influences and inspiration
Musical Influences
My musical style has been shaped by a wide range of influential saxophonists and iconic artists. Growing up, I was inspired by the smooth, expressive sounds of Kenny G, Kirk Whalum, Steve Cole, Marcus Anderson, and David Sanborn, as well as the groundbreaking artistry of John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Artists like Michael Jackson and Prince also had a major influence on my musical development, showing me how powerful rhythm, showmanship, and musical versatility can be.
These influences taught me to see the saxophone as an instrument with endless possibilities. They helped shape my approach to stage presence, improvisation, expression, and the ability to move comfortably between musical genres. I bring those lessons into every performance, blending different styles and influences to create a sound that is expressive, versatile, and engaging.
Setup requirements
All equipment is brought to the event.
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