The Sax Vibe by Claudiu Farcas
Overview
Luxury saxophone experience for weddings, corporate & destination events.
Frequently booked in SF • LA • Las Vegas. Smooth. Elegant. Unforgettable.
Bring a touch of class and soul to your event with live saxophone entertainment that sets the perfect mood. Whether it’s a wedding, cocktail hour, holiday party, or corporate event, my performance blends smooth jazz, pop, R&B, and lounge vibes into a captivating experience your guests will remember.
Available solo or with backing tracks, also offering live piano lounge moments, or complete DJ services to deliver a seamless flow from live saxophone sets to high-energy dance floor moments. tailored to your event’s unique energy.
Reviews
33 reviews
Bella O.
July 5, 2026Want to make your wedding memorable? Book Claudiu!
We cannot recommend him enough! He was such an incredible part of our wedding day and exceeded every expectation we had.
For our ceremony, we wanted live piano music and asked if he could learn two songs that were especially meaningful to us. He happily learned both of them and played them beautifully. Hearing those songs performed live on the piano made our ceremony so personal and emotional, and we are so grateful he took the time to make it happen.
Then during dinner, he switched to live saxophone, and it was honestly one of the biggest highlights of the entire day. I thought it would be great, but it was at least 10 times better than I had imagined! It created such an amazing atmosphere, and our guests couldn't stop talking about how much they loved it.
After dinner, he seamlessly transitioned into DJing and kept the dance floor full all night long. He did an incredible job reading the crowd and playing music everyone loved.
Beyond being unbelievably talented, he was also so kind, professional, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. If you're considering booking him for your wedding or event, do it—you won't regret it. He helped make our wedding day so memorable, and we're so thankful we chose him!
Hired as: DJ, Pianist, Saxophone Player
The Sax Vibe by Claudiu Farcas
I’m beyond grateful for this beautiful review from my wonderful couple after their wedding last week. ❤️
Reading words like these reminds me why I love what I do. Knowing that I was able to create a musical experience that exceeded your expectations—from playing your special songs live on the piano during the ceremony, to bringing the energy with the saxophone during dinner, and keeping the dance floor packed all night as your DJ—means the world to me.
Thank you for trusting me with one of the most important days of your lives. It was truly an honor to be part of your celebration, and I’m so happy I could help create memories that will last forever.
Wishing you both a lifetime filled with love, happiness, and beautiful moments together. ❤️
Kenzie M.
July 4, 2026Great for wedding
Our guests really enjoyed Claudiu's performance as they entered the venue and for cocktail hour for our Monterey wedding. We requested contemporary songs and were very pleased by the selection. Definitely recommend for adding something extra to an event and Claudiu was very responsive and professional!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
The Sax Vibe by Claudiu Farcas
Thank you so much, Kenzie! It was an amazing celebration! All the best!!!
Grant N.
June 9, 2026Claudiu is the Man!
Our wedding was so much fun in Paso Robles and Claudiu contributed to it beautifully. He was so engaging with our guests as he played the Sax and everyone loved it. We had multiple people come up to us and tell us how awesome he was - great stuff!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
The Sax Vibe by Claudiu Farcas
Thank you so much for your kind words, Grant! It was so much fun playing for you all! Wishing both of you a very happy life together!!!
Joshua H.
April 16, 2026Hire Him Now! What Are You Waiting For??
Probably one of the most difficult reviews to date for me to write because I could write a book on his skill and professionalism. The easiest to work with, very communicative, and his skills on the sax *chef's kiss*.
Claudiu was hired for my proposal to my fiance. The soul he added to each song that he played made me want to sing my heart out. The way he played added so much elegance to the proposal that I'll sometimes watch the videos over just to hear him. He's phenomenal! If these reviews aren't enough, just listen to this from my proposal.
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Hired as: Saxophone Player
The Sax Vibe by Claudiu Farcas
Joshua, thank you so much for your beautiful review! It was a real pleasure playing for you!
Best,
Claudiu
Melanie V.
February 2, 2026The best there is!!
Claudiu is amazing!!! He was such a hit at our corporate party! He played great music and everyone loved his vibe!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
What to expect
When an audience comes to see me, they experience smooth, soulful saxophone music blended with elegance, energy, and emotion. Whether I’m performing jazz, pop, or romantic ballads, I connect with the crowd and create a vibe that’s both classy and memorable.
When a client hires me, they get a professional musician with over 20 years of experience, a custom-tailored setlist, and a polished performance that enhances the atmosphere of their event whether it’s a wedding, cocktail hour, private party, or corporate gathering. Punctual, responsive, and passionate I make sure every detail supports your perfect event.
About
Music has been part of my life since age 7, when I began playing the violin. At 8, I moved to the recorder, then discovered the clarinet at 10. Eventually, I found my voice through the saxophone—an instrument that became my passion and profession. With a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Saxophone Performance and years of experience performing across Europe and the U.S., I now bring soulful, classy, and unforgettable live music to weddings, private parties, and corporate events. Let’s create the perfect vibe for your special occasion.
Services offered
Set list
1. Just the Two of Us – Grover Washington Jr.
2. What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
3. Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
4. All of Me – John Legend (Instrumental)
5. L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
6. Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis (smooth sax version)
7. Lovely Day – Bill Withers
8. Summertime – Ella Fitzgerald
9. My Girl – The Temptations (sax cover)
10. You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder
11. September – Earth, Wind & Fire
12. Pick Up the Pieces – Average White Band
13. Valerie – Amy Winehouse (funky sax cover)
14. Cantaloupe Island – Herbie Hancock
15. Get Lucky – Daft Punk (jazzy version)
16. Superstition – Stevie Wonder
17. Kiss of Life – Sade
18. Rock With You – Michael Jackson
19. Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
20. Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
21. Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
22. Levitating – Dua Lipa
23. Happy – Pharrell Williams
24. Blinding Lights – The Weeknd
25. Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake
26. Shape of You – Ed Sheeran (sax remix)
27. Señorita – Camila Cabello & Shawn Mendes
28. Cake By the Ocean – DNCE
29. One Kiss – Dua Lipa (chill house vibe)
30. Sax – Fleur East (fun sax feature!)
31. Careless Whisper – George Michael
32. All of Me – John Legend
33. Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
34. A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
35. The Way You Look Tonight – Sinatra
36. Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
37. Shallow – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper (instrumental)
38. Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Frankie Valli
39. Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper (smooth jazz cover)
40. At Last – Etta James
41. You Make Me Feel So Young – Sinatra
42. Stand by Me – Ben E. King
43. Last Dance – Donna Summer
44. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey (for singalong ending)
45. Midnight City – M83 (sax feature)
46. Lily Was Here – Candy Dulfer & Dave Stewart
47. Teardrops – Womack & Womack (deep groove remix)
48. This Girl – Kungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners
49. Jubel – Klingande (famous sax hit)
50. Ocean Drive – Duke Dumont
51. Sway – Michael Bublé (Latin lounge feel)
52. Waiting All Night – Rudimental ft. Ella Eyre
53. Infinity – Jaymes Young (remix or chill cover)
54. Budapest – George Ezra (jazzy sax version)
55. Save Tonight – Eagle-Eye Cherry
56. Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa (funk remix or sax version)
57. Dreams – Fleetwood Mac (Kygo remix or chill cover)
58. Make You Feel My Love – Adele (instrumental version)
59. Stay With Me – Sam Smith (smooth cover)
60. One More Time – Daft Punk (perfect last call track)
61. Autumn Leaves
62. All the Things You Are
63. Blue Bossa
64. Take the “A” Train
65. Fly Me to the Moon
66. Girl from Ipanema
67. There Will Never Be Another You
68. Misty
69. So What – Miles Davis
70. My Funny Valentine
71. Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)
72. In a Sentimental Mood – Duke Ellington
73. Wave – Jobim
74. Summertime – Gershwin
75. Body and Soul
76. Just the way you are - Grover Washington Jr.
77. Breezin’ – George Benson
78. Songbird – Kenny G
79. Cantaloupe Island – Herbie Hancock
80. Chameleon – Herbie Hancock
81. Watermelon Man – Herbie Hancock
82. Affirmation – George Benson
83. Europa – Santana (smooth sax version)
84. Mr. Magic – Grover Washington Jr.
85. Pick Up the Pieces – Average White Band
86. Sunny – Bobby Hebb (jazz version)
87. Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers (jazzy instrumental)
88. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy – Cannonball Adderley
89. This Masquerade – George Benson
90. Footprints – Wayne Shorter
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