Uniquely Different Entertainment

Raleigh, NC

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Overview

Providing musical entertainment for your event is my top priority! Regardless of your needs we fit to scale. I look forward to working with you and being the saxophonist you've been looking for!


Reviews

43 reviews

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Renee F.

February 2, 2026
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Amazing!!!

Professional, talented, and exactly what we needed. JP was an incredible addition to my daughter’s graduation celebration. His saxophone performance elevated the entire event and created such a beautiful, elegant atmosphere. His talent is truly amazing, and we received so many compliments from our guests. I would highly recommend JP for any special occasion.

Hired as: Saxophone Player


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Jessica R.

May 27, 2025
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If you're looking to elevate your event with soulful, captivating music—look no further than Uniquely Different Entertainment. We had the absolute pleasure of featuring their saxophone performance at our Senior Night, and I must say—it was nothing short of unforgettable.

The atmosphere was instantly transformed from the very first note. Every melody flowed with emotion, grace, and excellence. It wasn't just background music—it was an experience. The saxophonist delivered a performance that was both elegant and electric, creating the perfect soundtrack for one of the most memorable evenings of the year.

Uniquely Different Entertainment brought professionalism, passion, and polish to our event. They are, without a doubt, the very best in the business. We are beyond grateful for the magic they created for our students and families.

Highly recommended. Five stars isn't enough.

— Dr. Jessica Respus
Founder, Cumberland County Christian School

Hired as: Saxophone Player

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Uniquely Different Entertainment

Wow!! What an awesome review! Thank you so much for using JP as your featured musical entertainment. We look forward to working with you and your staff in the days to come!


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Alexandria G.

October 23, 2024
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The Best!

We hired Jay Peele for our cocktail hour and the guest loved the live music!

Hired as: Saxophone Player

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Uniquely Different Entertainment

Thank you so much for hiring me for your event! Although it was warm it was a beautiful occasion! Wish you all nothing but marital bliss in the years to come!

Added bonus was seeing a couple whom I did their prelude and ceremony music ;-) Great minds think alike!

Thanks again!


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Eries C.

October 5, 2024
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Excellent

Uniquely Different Entertainment lived up to his name. Everyone loved his performance. Had several people comment that it was so good that they forgot he was live. Glad I picked him. Exceptional talent and great to work with. Thank you so much for making my 50th one for the books!!!

Hired as: Saxophone Player

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Uniquely Different Entertainment

Thank you so much for having me! I am extremely grateful to you and your guests for the kind words! It was a beautiful event and I look forward to working with you again in the future!


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Stanley E.

December 16, 2023
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terrible

did not perform, spent more time flirting, was not able to be found when we needed him to mc sponsors, please consider a refund

Hired as: Saxophone Player

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Uniquely Different Entertainment

Hello Stanley,

I've reached out via phone to address your concerns. I'm sorry to read that you feel so strongly about my performance. I'm also sorry that there seems to have been some miscommunication on both of our parts. To my recollection this is how the evening went.

I arrived before the requested time of 6:00pm. I set up in the corner of the room away from the band so my set up isn't interfering with them. You reiterated to me that you would like for me to work the room. You then mention to me that you would like for me to speak on the mic and play outside which neither one of those were mentioned prior to the event. After set up the photo booth vendor arrives later and then I have to move my set up although I originally asked where was I to go. Then at 7:05/7:10pm Liquid Pleasure stops playing/soundcheck to which I commence my set. They wave to me to stop at 7:45pm so they can commence their set. The room was too small for us to play at the same time. You then request for me to go outside in 30 degree weather to play. With the saxophone being a metal object it is not physically safe to play at certain temperatures. Colder temps yield to cold fingers and hands which make it physically impossible to play. I walk around and play to what LP is playing considering all my backing tracks and speaker is inside. It then gets too cold outside for me to continue holding the horn therefore I come inside for a break. You then request for me to go back outside and play, which I did that. Then I come back inside because as I explained to you outside, the horn is too cold. We spoke and you said the band would take a break at 9pm and then we would make announcements. I was located at my speaker at 8:45pm until 9:30pm which was the time I was to end. You used LP's microphone although my microphone to my speaker was ready as you requested.

I engaged with all who approached me but was in no fashion flirting.

Happy holidays and I wish you all the best!

-JP

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Depending on the requirement for the event/venue I have the ability to get a one time policy for coverage.

Past booked events

May 2025

22

Thursday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fayetteville, NC

January 2025

26

Sunday

Dinner Party

11:00am - 2:00pm

Cary, NC

September 2024

21

Saturday

Birthday Party

9:30pm - 10:15pm

Apex, NC

August 2024

24

Saturday

Wedding Reception

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Graham, NC

December 2023

17

Sunday

Christmas Party

3:30pm - 7:00pm

Martinsville, VA

14

Thursday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 9:30pm

Raleigh, NC

08

Friday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Waxhaw, NC

November 2023

23

Thursday

Holiday Party

11:00am - 2:00pm

Atlantic Beach, NC

October 2023

07

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Raleigh, NC

April 2023

30

Sunday

Reunion

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Myrtle Beach, SC

21

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenville, NC

February 2023

13

Monday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Raleigh, NC

December 2022

16

Friday

Cocktail Party

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Charlotte, NC

September 2022

18

Sunday

Wedding Reception

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Rocky Mount, NC

August 2022

13

Saturday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Raleigh, NC

05

Friday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Cary, NC

May 2022

29

Sunday

Graduation

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Durham, NC

April 2022

29

Friday

Surprise

10:00am - 10:30am

Raleigh, NC

14

Thursday

Anniversary Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Raleigh, NC

March 2022

06

Sunday

Wedding Reception

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Huntersville, NC

January 2022

26

Wednesday

Surprise

8:30pm - 8:45pm

Durham, NC

19

Wednesday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Raleigh, NC

02

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

2:30pm - 5:30pm

Rock Hill, SC

December 2021

01

Wednesday

Christmas Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Durham, NC

November 2021

26

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

6:00pm - 9:30pm

Charlotte, NC

13

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wendell, NC

12

Friday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Greensboro, NC

October 2021

26

Tuesday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Raleigh, NC

24

Sunday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Raleigh, NC

01

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Richmond, VA

August 2021

08

Sunday

Wedding Reception

6:30pm - 6:45pm

Stokesdale, NC

July 2021

25

Sunday

Surprise

5:30pm - 6:00pm

Charlotte, NC

16

Friday

Cocktail Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Cornelius, NC

June 2021

29

Tuesday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:15pm

Durham, NC

21

Monday

Wedding Ceremony

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Charlotte, NC

20

Sunday

Surprise

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Apex, NC

May 2021

31

Monday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 7:15pm

Fuquay Varina, NC

29

Saturday

Surprise

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Knightdale, NC

24

Monday

Surprise

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Raleigh, NC

22

Saturday

House Party

7:00pm - 7:45pm

Lexington, NC

08

Saturday

Graduation

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Zebulon, NC

03

Monday

Birthday Party

12:30pm - 12:45pm

Waxhaw, NC

02

Sunday

Baby Shower

11:00am - 1:00pm

Rock Hill, SC

01

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Chester, VA

April 2021

24

Saturday

Birthday Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Charlotte, NC

10

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Jacksonville, NC

02

Friday

Surprise

2:00pm - 2:15pm

Durham, NC

March 2021

06

Saturday

Virtual Event

7:30pm - 8:00pm

Wake Forest, NC

February 2021

13

Saturday

Personal Occasion

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Rolesville, NC

13

Saturday

Surprise

6:00pm - 6:15pm

Raleigh, NC

13

Saturday

Dinner Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Wake Forest, NC

January 2021

09

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Willard, NC

December 2020

17

Thursday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virginia Beach, VA

05

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 7:45pm

Greensboro, NC

November 2020

08

Sunday

Religious Celebration

11:00am - 11:15am

Roanoke, VA

October 2020

06

Tuesday

Nonprofit Event

11:30am - 1:30pm

Smithfield, NC

03

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Charlotte, NC

September 2020

26

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Zebulon, NC

11

Friday

Personal Occasion

7:00pm - 7:15pm

Charlotte, NC

05

Saturday

Anniversary Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Pageland, SC

Set list

I prefer the client to tell me what music they would like to hear for their event but a list can be provided if requested.

Setup requirements

I come with minimal technical requirement as I will only need access to power. I have adequate equipment to amplify myself for a room that can seat 200-250 people.

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