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Stephen Gritz King

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Florence, SC

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Travels up to 3 hours

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Overview

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!


Reviews

6 reviews

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Carly B.

June 12, 2026
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Extraordinary

There truly aren’t enough words to express how incredible Stephen King is. His talent is nothing short of extraordinary, and he completely transformed our anniversary dinner into an unforgettable experience. From the moment he began playing, my partner and I were absolutely captivated. Every song was performed with such skill, emotion, and passion that it felt like the soundtrack to one of the most special nights of our lives.

What impressed us even more was his professionalism and attention to detail. From his impeccable attire to his warm presence, everything reflected someone who genuinely loves what he does and takes pride in creating memorable moments for his clients.

If you’re considering booking Stephen, don’t hesitate, you will not be disappointed. He exceeded every expectation and made our evening feel truly magical. A complete 10/10 experience, and we will absolutely be booking him again in the future.

Hired as: Saxophone Player


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Lauren F.

May 20, 2026
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Best wedding addition! Stephen is Amazing

Hiring 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


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Yashanna M. A.

May 5, 2026
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Silky Smooth

Stephan 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


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Roshunta C.

April 12, 2026
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75th Birthday Party

Excellent, Excellent,Excellent!!! It was a pleasure to have him perform. He absolutely did an AMAZING job!!!!

Hired as: Saxophone Player


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Mary

February 15, 2026
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Truly Satisfied

Stephen 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

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes

What to expect

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.

About

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.

Additional booking notes

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.

Upcoming booked events

September 2026

12

Saturday

Birthday Party

10:00am - 10:30am

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Past booked events

June 2026

26

Friday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Charleston, SC

09

Tuesday

Dinner Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Florence, SC

May 2026

16

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hilton Head Island, SC

03

Sunday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Columbia, SC

April 2026

11

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Charlotte, NC

February 2026

14

Saturday

Dinner Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Laurinburg, NC

December 2025

20

Saturday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Columbia, SC

July 2025

05

Saturday

Birthday Party

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Florence, SC

Setup requirements

Power strip/ ample power outlets

Monitor (speaker) if available