Smooth Serenade
Overview
LIVE SAXOPHONE | SMOOTH JAZZ, R&B, AFROBEATS, FUNK & POP
Saxophonist Farinz brings a warm, polished live sound to weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. With 4+ years of performing and producing, he plays the music your guests already love, from smooth jazz and R&B to Afrobeats, funk, and pop, and shapes each set around your event. Based in Maryland and available across Baltimore, Potomac, DC, Columbia and neighboring regions. Tell Farinz about your event, click "Get a Free Quick Quote," and let's plan the music together.
Reviews
1 review
Tiffany K.
September 28, 2026Birthday party
Sam was punctual, early, and ready to perform. He was professional and well received by everyone.
Thank you for making my best friend’s birthday memorable!!!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $350
Languages: English, Spanish, Yoruba
What to expect
Every event is different. Farinz talks with you beforehand about your favorite songs, key moments, and the feel you want, then builds the set around that.
LIVE SAXOPHONE
Smooth, expressive sax over professionally produced backing tracks, from soft background music to a featured performance.
WEDDINGS
Music for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception moments, including processionals, first dances, and dedications.
CORPORATE & PRIVATE EVENTS
Elegant background music for receptions and galas, or a livelier set for parties and celebrations.
PERSONALIZED MUSIC
Have a ceremony song, first dance, or favorite track? Send it over and Farinz will prepare it for sax.
PLANNING MADE EASY
Early arrival, soundcheck, and coordination with your DJ, planner, or venue so the day runs smoothly.
About
Farinz is a Maryland-based saxophonist and music producer with 4+ years of experience performing live and producing music across R&B, Funk, Pop, Afrobeats and jazz-influenced styles. He has performed at live events across the Dallas-Fort Worth area and now books events in Maryland, DC and beyond.
His sound draws from smooth jazz, R&B, Afrobeats, funk, and pop, shaped by artists like Stevie wonder, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, John Legend, The Beatles, Coldplay, Drake, Post Malone, Gerald Albright, Kenny G, Wizkid, Asake and many more. As a producer, he also creates his own backing tracks, which means the music is clean, well-timed, and fits your event.
Farinz also works as a Technical Project Manager, so communication, timelines, and details are handled with care. Based in Potomac MD and available for events nearby and further out.
Past booked events
September 2026
26
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Abingdon, MD
Set list
SOUL & R&B
* Bill Withers — Ain't No Sunshine
* Bill Withers — Lovely Day
* Stevie Wonder — Superstition
* Stevie Wonder — Signed, Sealed, Delivered
* Stevie Wonder — As
* Stevie Wonder — Sir Duke
* Stevie Wonder — Happy Birthday
* Al Green — Let's Stay Together
* Leon Bridges — River
* Lauryn Hill — Can't Take My Eyes Off You
* Sade — By Your Side
* Musiq Soulchild — Just Friends
* The Temptations — My Girl
* Alicia Keys — Girl On Fire
* New Edition — Can You Stand the Rain
* Grover Washington, Jr. — Just the Two of Us (feat. Bill Withers)
* Maze featuring Frankie Beverly — We Are One
* Michael Jackson — Human Nature
* Earth, Wind & Fire — September
* Luther Vandross — Never Too Much
* Maxwell — Ascension
* Maxwell — Sumthin' Sumthin'
* The Gap Band — Outstanding
* Leon Thomas — MUTT
* Boney James — Send One Your Love
* Marvin Gaye — Sexual Healing
* Montell Jordan — This Is How We Do It
* Dave Koz — Together Again
AFROBEATS, DANCEHALL & GROOVES
* Dave & Tems — Raindance
* Wizkid — Essence (feat. Tems)
* Wizkid — Pray
* Wizkid — Soji
* Asake & DJ Snake — Worship
* Asake — Forgiveness
* Asake — Gratitude
* Asake & Wizkid — MMS
* Pheelz & BNXN — Finesse
* Tyla — Water
* Ayra Starr — Commas
* Ayra Starr — Rush
* Tems — Me & U
* Lojay, Sarz & Chris Brown — Monalisa
* Kool & The Gang — Get Down On It
* CKay — Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)
* Omah Lay — Waist
* BNXN — Eja Meja (feat. Asake)
* Mark Morrison — Return of the Mack
* Joeboy — Sip (Alcohol)
* Sarz, Asake, Wizkid — Getting Paid
* USHER & Pheelz — Ruin
* DJ Tunez & Wizkid — State of Mind
* Burna Boy — Last Last
* Dxtiny — NSA
* Ayra Starr & Rema — Who's Dat Girl
* Mellissa & Blaqbonez — Tattoo
* Wizkid & Asake — Jogodo
* Rema — Fun
* Rema & Selena Gomez — Calm Down
MODERN POP & R&B / DANCE
* Bruno Mars — Just the Way You Are
* Bruno Mars — Grenade
* Billie Eilish — Birds of a Feather
* Alex Warren — Ordinary
* Ed Sheeran — Thinking Out Loud
* Ed Sheeran — Shape of You
* Vance Joy — Riptide
* Noah Kahan — Stick Season
* Post Malone — Sunflower
* Coldplay — Yellow
* The Lumineers — Ho Hey
* Kehlani — Folded
* Justin Bieber — Yummy
* Justin Bieber — Peaches
* Jason Derulo — When Love Sucks
* Jason Derulo — Talk Dirty
* Jason Derulo — Take You Dancing
* Chris Brown — It Depends
* Jack Harlow — Hello Miss Johnson
HIP-HOP & URBAN CLASSICS
* Queen Latifah — U.N.I.T.Y.
* Kanye West — Flashing Lights
* Macklemore & Ryan Lewis — Thrift Shop (feat. Wanz)
* Wizkid — Come Closer (feat. Drake)
WEDDINGS & ROMANCE
* Ed Sheeran — Perfect
* John Legend — All of Me
* Chris Stapleton — Joy of My Life
* Ray LaMontagne — You Are the Best Thing
* The Beatles — Here Comes the Sun
* Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R. — Best Part
* Shania Twain — Still the One
* Van Morrison — Crazy Love
* Sara Bareilles — I Choose You
* James Arthur — Say You Won't Let Go
COUNTRY / AMERICANA
* Chris Stapleton — Tennessee Whiskey
* Luke Combs — Better Together
* Zach Bryan — Something in the Orange
* Tyler Childers — All Yourn
* Morgan Wallen — Cover Me Up
* Zac Brown Band — Chicken Fried
* Johnny Cash — Ring of Fire
* Garth Brooks — Friends in Low Places
CLASSICS & CROWD FAVORITES
* The Beatles — Come Together
* Tom Petty — Free Fallin'
* Fleetwood Mac — Dreams
* The Eagles — Take It Easy
* Journey — Don't Stop Believin'
* Neil Diamond — Sweet Caroline
* Van Morrison — Brown Eyed Girl
* Hall & Oates — You Make My Dreams
* Bob Marley — Three Little Birds
* CCR — Have You Ever Seen the Rain
Influences and inspiration
Bill Withers • Ed Sheeran • Chris Stapleton •Jack Johnson • Stevie Wonder • Marvin Gaye • Al Green • Bob Marley • Lauryn Hill • Stevie Ray Vaughan • Kenny G • Bruno Mars •Gerald Albright •Wizkid •Asake •Sade •John legend
Setup requirements
Approximatelys 4' × 4' level performance area. A house or venue sound system with an input for laptop audio or Bluetooth connection and a Jack port for sax mic. Arrival about 60 minutes early for soundcheck.
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