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Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B

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4.81 
(22 reviews)
  • Lodi, NJ
  • Saxophone Player
  • Travels up to 200 miles
  • $250 and up
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Breathe Again
Donny Mendez Project
  • 1. Breathe Again
  • 2. If I aint got you
  • 3. Through the Fire
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Available for Weddings corporate events and cocktail hour and lounges and clubs


22 Reviews

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Rachel R. • December 3, 2022

10/10 - Amazing!!!

I hired Donny to play for my extended cocktail hour at my wedding. He was easy to work with from the beginning and assured me he could play a mix of songs for all ages. He provided his own equipment too! My guests raved about how awesome he was and how he was jamming out to songs everyone would know. It was definitely a highlight of the wedding. From Disney to top hits to the classics, he covered it all and had a good background track that didn’t overshadow his playing. We had a few musicians there as guests who were very impressed. Not only was he affordable, but he went the extra mile and played past our original end time when we had a delay. This was something I really wanted to make my day special and Donny exceeded my expectations. Would highly recommend him for an event and will be using him again!

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B

Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:

Hello Rachel it was an honor to play at your wedding.

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Sharon H. • November 28, 2022

Excellent !

Mr. Mendez was the tlk of the night. The harmonious melodies captivated our guest and transformed what would have normally been a evening table talk and old stories into a family room dance floor and Jazz by sea cruise. I would absolutely 💯 percent recommend his services.

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B

Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:

Thank you Sharon for having at your event looking forward to many more.

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Kimberley M. • November 17, 2022

10 out of 10 Would HIGHLY Recommend

Donny was incredible and helped to ensure that my birthday celebration was nothing but flawless. He played the perfect mix of jazz, pop, afrobeats, and R&B and played to the crowd and the overall vibe to set a wonderful mood and great experience for everyone. I had people asking me how they could book him for themselves, it was a wonderful time and great experience having him at the event.

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B

Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:

Thanks it was a great experience playing at your event.

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Clifford P. • September 20, 2022

They cancelled two hours before my wedding

Booked them to play the saxophone for my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. The saxophonist cancelled two hours prior to the start of my wedding. Would not recommend

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B

Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:

Sorry for that but there’s nothing I could do do to COVID according to guide lines you suppose to isolate for 5 days I was not gonna put you and other people in harms way. Thanks for understanding much luck. Your money was returned to you and all. Have a safe and happy wedding.

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Anthony A. • September 14, 2022

Great!

He appealed to a lot of different ages, even kids, and played all the songs really well. I would have him at future parties for sure. Great vibe

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B

Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:

Thank you Anthony it was a pleasure playing at your event thank you.

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Dr. M. H. • September 1, 2022

Saxophone

Awesomeness ! Very professional , on time, stayed longer, and was dedicated to playing songs of my choice

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Saxophone Player

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Meghan O. • June 26, 2022

Amazing wedding music!

Everyone raved over the saxophone songs played during our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour! Thank you so much Donnie! It was fantastic!

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Saxophone Player
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Yomika B. • April 20, 2022

Excellent

We booked for a public outdoor event. He was great. Would definitely book him again. Very professional and played great music.

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Saxophone Player
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Gregory J. S. • March 21, 2022

Perfect addition to our Sunday brunch.

Everyone was impressed with the entertainment. Donny was a perfect fix. His song choices were spot on. I will hire him again at our next event.

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B

Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:

Thanks you Gregory out was a pleasure being there and hope to perform soon.

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Tasha M. • February 15, 2022

Sooooo awesome!! It was a very special Valentine’s Day.

Very smooth transition! Sax player was friendly and it felt like he was apart of the family! Played the best playlist and even played a few of his favorites! Def the best Valentine’s ever! Thank you! We will be using him again!

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Saxophone Player
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Denise B. • October 18, 2021

Hired saxophonist for my 10 wedding anniversary.

Donny, was awesome to work with. We communicated prior to the event with my selection of songs he was very good at responding to what I wanted him to play. We enjoyed him immensely. My guest were very impressed as well.
I would definitely hired him again.

Thanks Donny

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B

Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:

Thank You Denise it was a pleasure playing at your anniversary hope to play soon. Thank you.

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Rodolfo M. • September 27, 2021

Donny mendez es un gran profesional!!!!

Donny es un gran musico profesional en todo el sentido de la palabra !! El estuvo dándole ambiente ala recepción de mi boda y todos disfrutaron y quedaron encantados con su actuación e incluso bailamos al ritmo de su música!! puntual y de lo mejor le daría un 20 de 10 !!!! Gracias donny mendez espero volverte a contratar pronto en otro evento para mi familia!!!!!

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B

Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:

Gracias hermano siempre fue un placer tocar en su evento

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Charles A. • September 20, 2021

Great music and vibe

Donnie was a wonderful addition to our wedding. The music was classy, the perfect volume and created a great vibe/atmosphere. He played love songs and dance songs (mr. saxobeat) and also even Bohemian Rhapsody. Our guests thought he was amazing. Slightly late and a very long break, but overall he played quite a bit and played so well it didn’t matter. We would definitely work with him again.

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B

Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:

Thank it was a pleasure playing for you

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Carol S. • September 12, 2021

Excellent Saxophonist

I booked Mr. Mendez as my saxophonist for my retirement dinner party. He was early for my event which was great. He provided all the music requested.My special request from Mr. Mendez was that he play my wedding song "At Last" by Etta James and my sister sang along and changed the words to suit my retirement. It was beautiful, for they never practiced this song and they mesmerizing. Definitely a WoW factor. I look forward to booking Mr. Mendez at our future events.

Hired as:
Woodwind Musician, Saxophone Player
Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B

Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:

Thank Carol i had wonderful time and I hope you did to and looking forward to playing with you. Happy retirement

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Paul M. • August 5, 2021

Wedding cocktail hour

Excellent! Will definitely hire again!

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Saxophone Player
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Rich C. • July 12, 2021

Great Entertainment

Perfect for our patio party. Donny is a great sax player and his performance was enjoyed by everyone.

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B

Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:

Thank Rich it was a pleasure.

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Anuj B. • June 20, 2021

Lovely sax player

Danny plays very well and knows how to adjust the tempo ( slower vs faster tunes) to the crowd and mood. He worked with us to customize the types of songs we wanted and was a gentlemen to deal with. Look fwd to having him play again at our next event!

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B

Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:

Thank very much Anuj Look forward to playing again for you.

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Joe D. • January 7, 2021

Great Gentleman

Came in on time to set up and connect with the guests. GREAT performance and choice of music.

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Saxophone Player
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Chad S. • September 26, 2020

Perfect

He could not have been better! He made a great event a perfect event!

Thank you

Hired as:
Saxophone Player

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Opokua K. • July 15, 2020

Great saxophonist

Very eloquent with the way he played the sax. Based on just one song request he was able to play a medley of songs that were thoroughly enjoyed!

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B

Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:

It was a pleasure playing for you. Thank you very much.

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Chantel E. • September 6, 2018

Thank Mr Mendez for his professionalism.

First of all I would like to Thank Mr Mendez for being prompt and professional. He did an OUTSTANDING Job on playing the saxophone to the songs used for the wedding ceremony and also for the cocktail hour!!!
Mr Mendez was prompt and dressed for the occasion. It was a very easy process in coordinating the music withhim as well. The guests were impressed and were singing along while he played. I would DEFINITELY recommend this artist, and I would use him again for future events.
The new Mr. & Mrs. Dyson

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B

Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:

Thank you very much it was a pleasure and honor playing for ya

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Sharon Z. • August 30, 2018

Got exactly what I was looking for!

Donny made my Daughter’s Bridal Shower with great background music.
It was a mixed crowd of young and elder. He played right volume. I got a lot of compliments from my guests. I would consider hiring him again.
Thank you Gig Salad!

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B

Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:

Thanks so much Sharron it was truly a pleasure playing ay your event.

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Booking Info

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Price Range: $250 and up

Gig Length: 30 - 60 minutes

Languages: English, Spanish

What to Expect

You can expect to get smooth jazz performance on sax thriller performance. Provide his own sound equipment on demand and songs choices.

About

Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and raised in NYC, Donny started playing music at the age of 13. With roots in classical music,as a clarinet player playing in a New York State orchestra, he received a scholarship to, "Harlem School of the Arts," studying Jazz under the influence of his music teacher, Sergio Larios. After playing the clarinet for three to four years, Donny started playing the saxophone. Not only did he make the switch to then started touring with various famous merengue bands like Amarfis y La Banda de Atakke and Oro Solido touring all over the world. But his main passion was smooth jazz were a couple a years ago started playing smooth jazz for himself. Currently working on his orginals songs coming out soon.
Influences Charlie Parker Michael Brecker, Gerald Albirght Kirk Whalum, Boyz 2 Men Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston Michael Jackson, The Isley Brothers, Earth Wind and FIre, Luther Vandross, Prince etc.

Additional Booking Notes

I provide my own sound system on demand if traveling outside of New Jersey and New York sound system will be needed or can team up with DJ.

Services Offered

Saxophone Player Woodwind Musician

Upcoming Booked Events

August 11, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm Wedding Ceremony
September 23, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm Cocktail Party

Past Booked Events

January 02, 2023 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Funeral/Memorial Service
December 09, 2022 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm Christmas Party
November 26, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Surprise
November 24, 2022 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm Holiday Party
November 20, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm Birthday Party
November 12, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Birthday Party
October 29, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm Nonprofit Event
September 16, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding Ceremony
September 11, 2022 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm House Party
August 27, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm Anniversary Party
June 28, 2022 • 8:30am - 10:00am Corporate Event
June 25, 2022 • 2:30pm - 5:30pm Wedding Reception
June 19, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Cocktail Party
June 05, 2022 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Grand Opening
May 28, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm Dj sax
May 27, 2022 • All-day event Toros band
April 23, 2022 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm Cocktail Party
March 20, 2022 • 11:00am - 2:30pm Restaurant/Bar Event
February 14, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm Personal Occasion
November 18, 2021 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm Surprise
October 16, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm Dinner Party
October 09, 2021 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding Reception
September 25, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm Wedding Reception
September 18, 2021 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm Wedding Reception
September 11, 2021 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm Retirement Party
August 08, 2021 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm Wedding Reception
July 31, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
July 25, 2021 • 3:00pm - 8:00pm Birthday Party
July 17, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm Personal Occasion
July 10, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Cocktail Party
July 03, 2021 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm Cocktail Party
June 18, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm Birthday Party
May 23, 2021 • 12:30pm - 3:00pm Nonprofit Event
January 02, 2021 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony
October 11, 2020 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Surprise
September 25, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm Birthday Party
September 11, 2020 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm House Party
July 14, 2020 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Birthday Party
August 03, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Wedding Reception
October 21, 2018–October 22, 2018 • 1:00pm - 1:00am Nonprofit Event
September 09, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm Wedding Reception
September 02, 2018 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm Surprise
September 01, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
August 19, 2018 • 11:00am - 1:30pm Bridal Shower
January 06, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm Brown Sugar NYC
December 30, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm Brown Sugar NYC
December 23, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm Brown Sugar NYC
December 09, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm Brown Sugar NYC

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Set List

Alicia Keys- If I aint got you
George Michael- Careless Whisper
Isley Brother - for the love of you
Kenny G
Dave Koz

Influences & Inspiration

Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, Kenny G, CHarlie Parker, John Coltrane, Boyz 11 Men, Luther Vandross etc.

Setup Requirements

Mixer

Speakers

Monitors

I also have my own sound system

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