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Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B
- New York City, NY
- Saxophone Player
- Travels nationwide
- $250 and up
Overview
Available for Weddings corporate events and cocktail hour and lounges and clubs
12 Reviews
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
Saxophone Player
Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:
Thank you very much it was a pleasure and honor playing for ya
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!
Saxophone Player
Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:
Thanks so much Sharron it was truly a pleasure playing ay your event.
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
Saxophone Player
Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:
Thank You Denise it was a pleasure playing at your anniversary hope to play soon. Thank you.
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!!!!!
Saxophone Player
Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:
Gracias hermano siempre fue un placer tocar en su evento
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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.
Saxophone Player
Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:
Thank it was a pleasure playing for you
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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.
Woodwind Musician, Saxophone Player
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
Excellent! Will definitely hire again!
Saxophone Player
Perfect for our patio party. Donny is a great sax player and his performance was enjoyed by everyone.
Saxophone Player
Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:
Thank Rich it was a pleasure.
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!
Saxophone Player
Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:
Thank very much Anuj Look forward to playing again for you.
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Came in on time to set up and connect with the guests. GREAT performance and choice of music.
Saxophone Player
Saxophone Player
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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!
Saxophone Player
Response from Smooth Jazz,Pop,R&B:
It was a pleasure playing for you. Thank you very much.
Booking Info
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
Past Booked Events
| 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 |
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
Social