I help you to enhance the romance of your wedding day through live saxophone music. I specialize in creating memorable moments for couples during their ceremony and cocktail / dinner hours.
3 reviews
Dave Y.
September 21, 2024Don is a true professional and excellent musician. He is the perfect choice for setting up upscale vibe to a classy cocktail/dinner reception.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Don Jacobsen - Saxophonist
Thank you so much Dave! It was a great pleasure working with you. Hope to serve you again in the future!
Damian M.
February 3, 2024Very Professional
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Don Jacobsen - Saxophonist
Thanks so much Damian! It was a pleasure meeting you and your wonderful family… Hope your birthday was amazing… Looking forward to next time!
Anna M.
December 20, 2023The only saxophone player I will reach out to from here on out... he was amazing, and his style of saxophone is very impressive!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Don Jacobsen - Saxophonist
Thank you so much Anna! It was my pleasure to share in your company’s celebration! I look forward to the next event.
Price range: $600 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 120 - 240 minutes
I help you to enhance the romance of your wedding day through live saxophone music. I specialize in creating memorable moments for couples during their ceremony and cocktail / dinner hours.
I can also help you with enhancing the atmosphere of your corporate event such as cocktail hours and dinner parties.
I perform as a solo act on saxophones with high quality backing tracks, and bring all of my own equipment.
I perform on Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxophones as well as Flute and Clarinet.
I can also learn any special requests you may have to make your occasion extra special!
Hi!... I'm Don Jacobsen, and I've been a professional saxophonist, flutist and clarinetist for over 45 years performing with various groups and as a soloist. I have a music degree from the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music in California and have performed and recorded various styles of music in California, Washington State, Idaho, Montana, Washington D.C., Tennessee, Mississippi and various international locations. I perform and record mainly in the blues, jazz, R&B, soul, gospel and contemporary Christian genres.
I am available to perform and record as part of a group or as a soloist for your special occasion or event.
As a solo act, I have a very small "footprint" and only require one 15 amp power outlet for my sound equipment.
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Nashville, TN
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Nashville, TN
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Jackson, TN
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Madison, AL
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Columbia, TN
Wednesday
Corporate Event
10:30am - 12:00pm
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Nashville, TN
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tupelo, MS
Jazz:
All of Me
At Last
Autumn Leaves
Blue Bossa
Blue Room
Body & Soul
Bye Bye Blackbird
Doxy
Embraceable You
In a Sentimental Mood
It's Only a Paper Moon
L-O-V-E
Love is Here to Stay
Misty
Route 66
Satin Doll
Someone to Watch Over Me
Summertime
Teach Me Tonight
Time After Time
Watermelon Man
What a Wonderful World
The Way You Look Tonight
When I Fall in Love
Smooth Jazz:
Affirmation
Ain't No Sunshine
Breezin'
Come Away With Me
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
If I Ain't Got You
Just the Two of Us
Just the Way You Are
Marry Me
Sailing
She’s Got a Way About Her
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Christmas:
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Silent Night
Deck the Halls
The First Noel
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Oh Christmas Tree
Winter Wonderland
Contemporary Christian / Gospel:
Blessings
Draw Me Close
I Could Sing of Your Love
I Surrender All
Trading My Sorrows
Wade in the Water
There is a Balm
They'll Know We Are Christians
This Little Light of Mine
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
I have been influenced by many great saxophonists over the years, and I feel my playing style is reflected in the following players:
Kirk Whalum (Saxophone soloist on Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You")
Richard Elliot (Smooth Jazz Artist)
Euge Groove (Steve Grove - Smooth Jazz Artist)
Dexter Gordon (Legendary Jazz Artist)
One 15 amp power outlet within 10 feet of the performance area
Saxophone Player
