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Beach wedding
I am excited to provide professional and top quality saxophone service to accompany any event you may be looking to have, whether corporate, wedding, club or music venue! I can provide solo saxophone services or can be hired to accompany any band or music group as well as session playing and personal recording for your music that can be delivered to you electronically! I'm excited to work together!
5 reviews
Lauren F.
May 20, 2026Hiring Stephen was the best decision we made. He was incredibly professional and communicative. He showed up early, and made all the guests feel so special!!! If you’re wanting to cut wedding costs, do not cut here. He played for our pre-ceremony, ceremony, and cocktail hour and really got the vibes right and the party started. He can play literally every song and is amazing!!!
I highly recommend him for any event and hope I have another opportunity in life to hear him perform again. THANK YOU!!! For making our best day ever so special.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Yashanna M. A.
May 5, 2026Stephan Grilz King played at my father’s birthday celebration, and he was nothing short of exceptional. His sound was smooth, silky, and full of soul. He brought a level of artistry that felt effortless yet deeply intentional.
What really stood out was his ability to play the special selections we thought my dad would enjoy. My father was captivated, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about how talented and charismatic he was.
Stephan Grilz King is the man! I highly recommend Mr. King for any event where you want the atmosphere to feel unforgettable.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Roshunta C.
April 12, 2026Excellent, Excellent,Excellent!!! It was a pleasure to have him perform. He absolutely did an AMAZING job!!!!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Mary
February 15, 2026Stephen is certainly gifted with his instrument. Very honest and polite. He arrived before time and really know how to work the audience. Everyone is singing his praises. Would definitely use him again.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Katrina C.
July 6, 2025Stephen Gritz King is one of a kind and we thoroughly enjoyed having him. We booked Stephen for my mother’s birthday party, he was extremely professional, timely, very responsive and gave us exactly what we were looking for. Stephen comes highly recommended and I am already planning my next event with Stephen performing. Stephen was able to “feel the room” and without him even knowing he played my mother’s favorite song at the perfect time. South Carolina, we have a diamond in the rough and his name is Stephen Gritz King!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes
When hiring Stephen for your event, not only can you expect a quality saxophone sound, but an engaging performance in any situation, I not only play the music but I love music and that joy shows and becomes infectious to others around! Timely and professional attire for your event is a must, no matter the occasion. Clear expectations are a must for me so if there is a question I have or something that I need clarification on I will not hesitate to ask prior to the performance so that everything can run smoothly on my part.
Stephen King is a dynamic, New Haven–based musician and actor known for his soulful, genre-blending sound and commanding stage presence. A skilled multi-instrumentalist, Stephen draws from soul, R&B, gospel, Jazz, Orchestral movements and neo-soul—with a theatrical flair inspired by his background in Broadway-style performance.
He has brought his unique sound to venues across the Northeast, including New York’s Brooklyn Bowl and Rockwood Music Hall, as well as New Haven hotspots like Café Nine and The State House. Stephen is also a seasoned producer, creating and releasing his own music, composing for children’s media, and recording horn arrangements for a variety of artists.
Whether fronting a band, playing solo, or collaborating in theatrical productions, Stephen delivers engaging, high-quality performances that connect deeply with audiences.
Important items I bring to every event includes a wireless clip on mic to provide me the freedom to move about the event space if needed by the client, as well as a small monitor hook up for sound if no sound is provided at the venue by the venue or client.
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Hilton Head Island, SC
Sunday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Columbia, SC
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Charlotte, NC
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Laurinburg, NC
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Columbia, SC
Saturday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:45pm
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Florence, SC
Power strip/ ample power outlets
Monitor (speaker) if available
Saxophone Player