Tim Tolber Music & Entertainment
Overview
I am extremely passionate and a seasoned saxophonist with over 35 years of experience. I’m considered a virtuoso soprano, alto and tenor saxophone player. I have a strong musical foundation in gospel, smooth jazz, pop, blues, funk, rock, r&b and neo-soul. As a solo performer, I have perfected my skill as a saxophonist which has scintillated many audience’s. I add sparkle and elegance while mingling comfortably at any function, corporate or private event, dinner parties, cocktail hours, weddings, wine tastings, fundraisers and all other occasions and events.
Reviews
49 reviews
Suman S.
May 25, 2026Tim was fabulous! I cannot say enough good things about him
Tim reached out to us early to get contact information about the venue, reminded us to send him a list of songs and was very open to playing songs our very young grandchildren like! And he had a repertoire of Indian songs as well which was the icing on the cake!
Thanks to him the mood of the room was upbeat and energized. Thank you Tim for elevating our event!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Jessica G.
May 18, 2026Wedding
Tim was wonderful to work with!! We booked Tim for our wedding cocktail hour and couldn’t be more pleased. Tim did not need a playlist and was able to play along with our DJ on the fly. He arrived early and was responsive leading up to the event. Would absolutely recommend.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Giuliana S.
April 27, 2026Night To Remember
Nick and I were so happy to have Tim play for us on our wedding day—it truly wouldn’t have been the same without him! Tim did such a wonderful job!
From the moment he welcomed us into our reception with “Jubel,” everything felt electric and unforgettable. He brought such a fun, positive energy to our special day, and it really set the tone for the celebration. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how amazing Tim was —they absolutely loved him & so did we!
Thank you for helping make our wedding day so memorable. We’re so grateful we had Tim there!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Holly T.
January 7, 2026Tim was awesome!
The music by Tim and his Sax at my 60th birthday party was one of the best parts of the night. There was soothing music, music to dance to and music to just sit back and enjoy. Everyone loved the music from the very young to the older adults in the room. Tim was so easy to work with- he flew all the way to Florida for my party and still charged me such a reasonable rate. I would recommend Tim for a fun, classy good time!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Kathy S.
October 12, 2025Excellent Saxophonist
Performance Review – Saxophonist Tim Tolber
Tim Tolber delivered an outstanding performance at the retirement party in Cleveland Ohio,setting the perfect mood for the evening.
Beyond his exceptional talent, Tim was professional, easy to work with, and clearly passionate about his music. His performance turned a special occasion into something truly memorable. I Highly recommend him for anyone looking to add a touch of elegance and energy to their event!
Kathy
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Booking information
Price range: $200 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
I will add SPARKLE and ELEGANCE while mingling comfortably at any function, corporate or private, dinner parties, cocktail hours, weddings, wine tastings, fundraisers and all other occasions and events. I tailor my performance according to the customers request. I'm very flexible and verse in any style of music. I provide my own sound system that accommodates any type of venue.
About
Tim is extremely passionate and a seasoned saxophonist with over 35 years of experience. He is considered a virtuoso soprano, alto, baritone and tenor saxophone player. He has a strong musical foundation in Gospel, Smooth Jazz, Pop, Blues, Funk, Rock R&B and Neo-Soul.
These days Tim continues playing regularly both in clubs and concerts with, “Tim Tolber & Company”, the “Marvin Gaye Motown Tribute Band”, The Russell Blues Band as well a Soloist performer. He’s a former member of Mike Harris & Friends. While freelancing he makes frequent guest appearances with various other groups. With his attractive and soulful sounds on his horns, his versatility remains in constant demand. “I'm thrilled to be doing what I'm doing,” he says. “I’m very fortunate to be able to work at something I’m passionate about. I plan to continue putting my music out there as long as I am able, and hope people continue to enjoy it. That’s what makes me very happy.”
Additional booking notes
I am equipped with small to large sound systems to accommodate any size venue. I'm equipped with wireless mic for both my sax and to accommodate any singer. I provide highly professional backing tracks with full instrumentation for any requested performance. As a soloist I am also able to provide a band if required, from 2 piece all the way up to a 6 piece.
Upcoming booked events
January 2027
09
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Columbus, OH
July 2026
25
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Galloway, OH
August 2026
15
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Delaware, OH
September 2026
05
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Wooster, OH
19
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Cleveland, OH
Past booked events
May 2026
23
Saturday
Retirement Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Xenia, OH
16
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Galloway, OH
April 2026
25
Saturday
Wedding Reception
8:30pm - 11:30pm
•
Covington, KY
October 2025
09
Thursday
House Party
9:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Columbus, OH
September 2025
28
Sunday
Retirement Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Cleveland, OH
August 2025
22
Friday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Dublin, OH
July 2025
06
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Grove City, OH
May 2025
31
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Hilliard, OH
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Springfield, OH
March 2025
21
Friday
Wedding Reception
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Marengo, OH
February 2025
14
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Mansfield, OH
January 2025
03
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Maineville, OH
December 2024
21
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 11:00pm
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Galena, OH
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
11:30am - 12:15pm
•
Canal Winchester, OH
08
Sunday
House Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Aurora, OH
November 2024
23
Saturday
Anniversary Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Columbus, OH
15
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Cleveland, OH
September 2024
28
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Cambridge, OH
May 2024
04
Saturday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Wheeling, WV
April 2024
27
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Indianapolis, IN
13
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Dublin, OH
February 2024
10
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Columbus, OH
December 2023
11
Monday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 8:00pm
•
Columbus, OH
11
Monday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Columbus, OH
November 2023
04
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Cleveland, OH
October 2023
14
Saturday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Dublin, OH
September 2023
30
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
North Lawrence, OH
16
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Canton, OH
09
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Columbus, OH
August 2023
25
Friday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Columbus, OH
July 2023
29
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Wooster, OH
February 2023
04
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Medina, OH
January 2023
28
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Mansfield, OH
21
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Mogadore, OH
December 2022
31
Saturday
Wedding Reception
8:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
Moundsville, WV
November 2022
26
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Lewis Center, OH
October 2022
15
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Columbus, OH
July 2022
29
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Bowling Green, OH
June 2022
18
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Lima, OH
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Mount Sterling, OH
17
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Cincinnati, OH
05
Sunday
Wedding Engagement
12:30pm - 12:45pm
•
Columbus, OH
May 2022
07
Saturday
Fundraiser
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Canton, OH
February 2022
19
Saturday
House Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Dayton, OH
December 2021
31
Friday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Columbus, OH
October 2021
02
Saturday
Retirement Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Barberton, OH
September 2021
18
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Columbus, OH
Set list
Angel of Mine - Monica
Ascension – Maxwell
Affirmation – George Benson
Afro Blue
At Last
All Night Long – Lionel Richie
Ain't No Sunshine –
Anniversary
Any Time, Any Place – Janet Jackson
Autumn Leaves – Eva Cassidy
All I Do - Stevie Wonder
Angel – Chaka Khan
All Of Me
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
A Night to Remember - Shalamar
All Night Long – Lionel Richie
Am I The Same Girl – Swing Out Sister
Always and Forever – Luther Vandross
A Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
Autumn Leaves – Diana Krall
Break Up To Make Up - Stylistics
Breezin’ – George Benson
Biggest Part Of Me – Ambrosia
Beat It – Michael Jackson
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Black Magic Woman – Santana
Blue Bossa
Boogie Oogie Oogie – Taste of Honey
Break Up To Make Up - Stylistic
Before I let Go – Frankie Beverly
Betcha Molly Golly Wow – Stylistic
Between The Sheet – Chaka Khan/Isley Brothers
The Best Thing That's Ever Happen To Me - Glady's Knight & The Pips
Betcha by Golly Wow - Stylistics
Boogie Oogie Oogie – A Taste Of Honey
Breathe Again - Toni Braxton
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Black Magic Woman - Santana
Before I Let You Go – Frankie Beverly & Maze
The Closer I Get To You – Luther Vandross
Call Tyrone
Cantaloupe Island
The Chicken
Cissy Strut
Cold Duck
Can’t Feel My Face – The Weeknd
Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberland
Celebrate – Kool & The Gang
Chameleon – Herbie Hancock
Champagne Life – Ne-Yo
A Change Is Gonna Come – Al Green
Chunky – Bruno Mars
Close The Door – Teddy Pendergrass
The Closer I Get To You
Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby – O’Jays
Do I Do – Stevie Wonder
Dust In The Wind – Kansas
Don't Stop Till You Get Enough – Michael Jackson
Distant Lover – Marvin Gaye
Devotion – Earth, Wind & Fire
Every Time I Close My Eyes – Babyface
Easy – The Commodores
Everything Must Change – George Benson
End Of The Road – Boyz To Men
Europa – Carlos Santana
Endless Love – Luther Vandross
Exhale (Shoop Shoop) Whitney Houston
Everything To Me – Monica
Empire State of Mind – Alicia Keys
Every Breath You Take – Ambrosia/Karen Souza
Fallin' - Alicia Keys
Fantasy – Earth, Wind & Fire
Feel Like Making Love – Roberta Flack
Fever – Michael Buble
Fine China – Chris Brown
Fire & Rain - James Taylor
Fly Me Too The Moon – Frank Sinatra
For Once In My Life – Michael Buble
For The Love Of You – Isley Brothers
Forever, For Always, For Love – Lalah Hathaway
Funky Nassau
Fortunate – Maxwell
Fly Like An Eagle - Steve Miller Band
First Time I Ever Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
Georgia On My Mind – Ray Charles
Get Here - Oleta Adams
God Bless The Child
The Girl From Ipanema
Going In Circle – Luther Vandross
Groovin – The Rascals
Golden - Jill Scott _
Give Me the Night – Randy Crawford
Giving You The Best That I Got – Anita Baker
Here and Now – Luther Vandross
Hang On Sloopy
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Happy Birthday
Happy People – R. Kelly
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Havana
He Loves Me – Jill Scott
Hello Dolly – Louis Armstrong
Human Nature – Michael Jackson
Hello – Adele
House Is Not A Home – Luther Vandross
Have I Told Lately That I Love You – Rod Stewart
Here and Now - Luther Vandross
House Is Not A Home – Luther Vandross
Hey There Lonely Girl - Eddie Holman
Hello - Lionel Richie
A House Is Not A Home – Luther Vandross
How Sweet It Is – Marvin Gaye
Human Nature - Michael Jackson
I'll Be There – Mariah Carey
If You Think You're Lonely Now - Bobby Womack
I Want You – Jackson 5
I Can’t Help It – Michael Jackson
I Get Lonely – Stevie Wonder
I Got You, I Feel Good – James Brown
I Put A Spell On You – Annie Lennox
I Remember – Keyshia Cole
I Wanna Know - Joe
If Only You Knew – Patti LaBelle
Isn't She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
I Believe I Can Fly - R Kelly
I Want You Back – Michael Jackson
I Will Survive – Gloria Gayno
I’ll Be There – Michael Jackson
I’ll Make Love To You – Boyz II Men
I’m Every Woman – Chaka Khan
I Left My Heart In San Francisco -Tony Bennett
I Got You, I Feel Good - James Brown
If Only For One Night – Luther Vandross
If You Don't Know Me By Now – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
The Impossible Dream – Luther Vandross
I Just Called Your Name – Stevie Wonder
I Love Music – O’Jay’s
I Believe I Can Fly – R. Kelly
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
I'm Wishing On A Star – Rose Royce
If This World Were Mine – Luther Vandross
If You Don’t Know Me By Now – Simply Red
I Said I Love You - Babyface
In The Air Tonight Postmodern Jukebox
It Never Rains – Tony! Toni! Tone’!
It’s A Man’s, Mans, Ma’s World – James Brown
If I Ain't Got You – Alicia Keys
Inner City Blues – Marvin Gaye
Inseparable – Natalie Cole
Killing Me Softly - Fugees
Knocks Me Off My Feet – Stevie Wonder
Just The Two Of Us – Bill Withers
Jammin
Joy And Pain – Frankie Beverly & Maze
Just My Imagination – The Temptation
Just The Way You Are – Barry White
Lean On Me – Bill Withers
L-O-V-E – Natalie Cole
Lady – Lionel Richie
Let's Groove - Earth, Wind & Fire
Let's Stay Together - Isley Brothers/Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Lily Was Here – Candy Dulfer
Listen To The Music – Sly & The Family Stones
The Look Of Love – Diana Krall
Lady Marmalade – Patti Labelle
Let’s Groove – Earth, Wind & Fire
Love Ballad
Love Calls – Kem
Love Don’t Love Nobody – Rose Royce
Love Won’t Let Me Wait – Major Harris
Love, Need And Want You – Patti Labelle
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Loving You – Minnie Ripperton
Love – Musiq Soulchild
Love and Happiness – Al Green
Lost Without You - Robin Thicke
Love Don't Live Here Anymore - Rose Royce
Love T.K.O. – Teddy Pendergrass
My Cherie Amore – Stevie Wonder
Make It Like It Was - Regina Belle
Midnight Train To Georgia – Glady’s Knight
Man In The Mirror – Michael Jackson
Mister Magic – Grover Washington
My First, My Last, My Everything – Barry White
Maria Maria - Santana
Me & Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
Mack The Knife – Ella Fitzgerald
Make Me A Memory (Sad Samba) – Grover Washington
Mercy, Mercy - Marvin Gaye
Maputo – David Sanborn
Maria Maria – Santana
Mercy, Mercy Me
My Funny Valentine – Chaka Khan
My Girl – Temptation
My Way – Frank Sinatra
Misty
My Cherie Amore – Stevie Wonder
My Funny Valentine – Chaka Khan
My Girl – The Temptation
My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
My, My, My - Johnny Gill
Never, Never Gonna’ Give You Up – Barry White
New York State Of Mind = Billy Joel
No Ordinary - Sade
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
Never Can Say Goodbye – Michael Jackson
New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
Noboby – Keith Sweat
People Make The World Go Round - Stylistics
Part Time Lover - Stevie Wonder
People Get Ready – The Impression
Pick Up The Pieces
Piano Man
Practice What You Preach - Barry White
Put That Woman First - Jaheim
Outstanding – Gap Band
Ooh Baby, Baby – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Ordinary People - John Legend
Our Love Is Here To Stay – Natalie Cole
Oye Coma Va - Santana
Over the Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
On And On – Erykah Badu
On Broadway – George Benson
On The Suny Side Of The Street
One In A Million
Ooh Baby Baby – Smokey Roningson
Ordinary People – John Legend
Outstanding – Gap Band
Over The Rainbow
Ribbon In the Sky – Stevie Wonder
Rainy Night In Georgia – Brook Benton
Remember The Time – Michael Jackson
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Rock Me Baby – Tina Turner
Reasons - Earth, Wind and Fire
Rock Steady – Aretha Franklin
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
Rocket Man - Elto John
Silhouette – Kenny G
Stop, Look, Listen – Stylistics
Smooth - Santana
Street Life - Crusaders
Sailing - Christopher Cross
Smiling Faces They Don't Tell The Truth - Undisputed Truth
Smooth – Santana
Smooth Operator - Sade
The Shadow Of Your Smile – Tony Bennett
Shape of You – Ed Sheeran
She’s A Bad Mama Jama – Carl Carlton
Silhouette – Kenny G
Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay
Slow Jam - Midnight Star
Song Bird – Kenny G
Street Life - The Crusaders
Summertime
So Amazing – Luther Vandross
So In Love – Jill Scott
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Song Bird – Kenny G
A Song For You
Soul Man
Soul Shadows – Bill Withers
Spooky
Stand – Donnie McClurkin
Step In The Name Of Love – R. Kelly
Still – Lionel Richie
Stormy Weather
Strangers In The Night – Frank Sinatra
Sweet Home Chicago – Blues Brothers
Sweet Love – Chaka Khan
The Sweetest Taboo - Sade
Say Yes - Floetry
Samba Pa Ti – Carlos Santana
September – EWF
Superstar – Luther Vandross
Somewhere – West Side Story
Sweet Love - Anita Baker
Sweetest Thing – Lauryn Hill
Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay – Wilson Pickett
Satin Doll
Sunny – Bobby Herb
Stand by Me – Ben E. King
This Woman Work - Maxwell
That's The Way Love Goes – Janet Jackson
This Is For The Cool In – Babyface
There Goes My Baby - Usher
The Best Thing That's Ever Happen To Me - Glady's Knight & The Pips
The Closer I Get To You – Luther Vandross
The Look Of Love – Diana Krall
The Lady In My Life – Michael Jackson
The Lady In Red – Chris DeBurgh
The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
This Is A Man's World – James Brown
The Impossible Dream – Luther Vandross
The Lady In My Life – Michael Jackson
Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You – Roberta Flack
Thank You – Sly & The Family Stone
That’s What Friends Are For - Dionne Warwick
That's The Way Love Goes - Janet Jackson
The Shadow Of Your Smile - Tony Bennett
The Way We Were - Barbra Streisand
This Is A Man's World – James Brown
Take Five
Takin It To The Street – Doobie Brothers
That’s The Way Of The World – EWF
That’s What I Like – Bruno Mars
The Thrill Is Gone – B.B. King
Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You – Peabo Bryson
Treasure – Bruno Mars
Truly – Lionel Richie
Try A Little Tenderness – Michael Buble
This Masquerade – George Benson
Three Times A Lady – The Commodores
Through The Fire – Chaka Khan
Try A Little Tenderness – Otis Redding
Truly - Lionel Richie
Very Superstitious - Stevie Wonder
Unforgettable – Nate King Cole
Unthinkable – Alicia Keys
Unchain My Heart
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
Use Me – Bill Withers
Until You Come Back To Me That - Aretha Franklin
Under The Boardwalk - Drifters
The Way - Jill Scott
What's Goin' On - Marvin Gaye
Wake Up Everybody
Walk On By
Want You Back – Michael Jackson
What’d I Say – Ray Charles
When I Fall In Love
Workin’ Day And Night – Michael Jackson
With You I'm Born Again – Billy Preston
Walk On By – Dionne Warwick
Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
We've Only Just Begun - Carpenters
Wishing On A Star – Rolls Royce
What's Love Got To Do With It - Tina Turner
When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
With You I'm Born Again – Billy Preston
What You Won't Do For Love – Bobby Caldwell
You Are Everything – Stylistics
You & I - Avant
You Are My Lady
You Are My Starship
You Haven’t Done Nothin’ – Stevie Wonder
Yes, I'm Ready – Barbara Mason
You Are My Lady – Freddie Jackson
You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
You Are The Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder
You Bring Me Joy - Anita Baker
You Belong To Me – Anita Baker
You’re My Music – Brian Culbertson
Your Song - Elton John
You Don't Know My Name – Alicia Keys
Your Song – Elton John
You For Me – Johnny Gill
You Make Me Feel Brand New - Stylistics
Influences and inspiration
Those who have influenced me are Gerald Albright, Dave Kos, Boney James, Richard Elliot, and Kirk Whalum. I have admired and study the influential sounds of John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Lester Young and Sonny Rollins as well as Johnny Hodges and Duke Ellington. There are many bands that have impacted my playing such as Earth, Wind and Fire, Santana, O'Jays, Temptations, Chaka Khan, Beach Boys, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Marvin Gaye ect.
Setup requirements
Speaker, mic and Ipad all provided by me