| Description | Price |
| Solo saxophone for up to 3 hours | $500 (USD) |
| Jazz duo 2 45 minute sets 1 break | $675 (USD) |
| Jazz trio 2 50 minute sets 1 break | $900 (USD) |
| Larger ensemble up to 3 hours 2 breaks | $2500 (USD) |
Empress Serena Salome is a soulful saxophonist based in Knightdale, North Carolina, blending jazz finesse with R&B and soul. She performs solo for ceremonies, cocktail hours and dinners - smooth instrumental sets drawn from jazz standards, Motown and contemporary pop - and brings high-energy feature sets with a full PA and backing tracks for receptions and parties of up to 250 guests.
Duo and trio line-ups with guitar, keys, or bass and drums are available for a fuller band sound, and she will learn a specific song for a first dance on request. Her stages have included the Cat's Cradle, the Pour House and Shakori Hills. Every set list is built with you around your event.
= areas covered (up to 100 miles)
= free travel (up to 5 miles)
Blue Bossa Jazz Standard Joe Henderson / Kenny Dorham Relaxed Latin Groove
What a Wonderful World Easy Listening Louis Armstrong Ballad / Lyrical
My Girl Motown The Temptations Mid-Tempo / Gentle Swing
All The Things You Are Jazz Standard Jerome Kern Mid-Tempo Swing
The Shadow of Your Smile Easy Listening Astrud Gilberto / Tony Bennett Smooth / Romantic
In a Sentimental Mood Jazz Ballad John Coltrane & Duke Ellington Slow / Emotive
Ain't No Mountain High Enough Motown / Soul Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell Mid-Tempo / Soulful
Morning Dance Smooth Jazz Spyro Gyra Up-Tempo / Fusion
Take Five Jazz Standard Paul Desmond (Dave Brubeck Qt.) Odd Meter / Hypnotic
Misty Jazz Standard Erroll Garner
Sexual Healing R&B / Soul Marvin Gaye Slow Groove / Sultry
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) Motown / Soul Marvin Gaye / James Taylor Mid-Tempo
Smooth Operator R&B / Easy Listening Sade Quiet Storm / Cool
Turn the Page Rock / Easy Listening Bob Seger (Alto Reed) Slow Build / Dramatic
Just the Two of Us Smooth Jazz/R&B Grover Washington Jr. Mid-Tempo / Chill
What's Going On Motown / Soul Marvin Gaye Reflective Mid-Tempo
Baker Street Pop/Rock Gerry Rafferty (Raphael Ravenscroft) Iconic Riff / Driving
Careless Whisper Pop Ballad George Michael (Steve Gregory) Iconic Riff / Emotional
Pick Up the Pieces Funk
Never Tear Us Apart Alternative / New Wave INXS (Kirk Pengilly) Ballad / Lush
Midnight City Alternative / Synth Pop M83 (Solo on Tenor) Up-Tempo / Epic
September Funk / Disco Earth, Wind & Fire High Energy / Dance
Midnight Hour (In The Midnight Hour) Soul / R&B Wilson Pickett Driving Soul
Money Progressive Rock Pink Floyd (Dick Parry) Mid-Tempo / Dynamic
The Logical Song Pop / Progressive Rock Supertramp Whimsical / Upbeat
Jungleland Rock Ballad Bruce Springsteen (Clarence Clemons) Dramatic / Showpiece
Uptown Funk Funk / Pop Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars Energetic / Swagger
Cissy Strut Funk The Meters Funky Groove
I Got You (I Feel Good) Soul / Funk James Brown Finale / High Energy
Encore: A Night Like This Alternative / Post-
I will need 6x4ft stage space, 10 amp power, shelter, three sockets, easy parking, and setup time.
I require the venue's complete Technical Rider (specs on the stage size, sound system, lighting rig, and available power) and the Hospitality Rider (details on dressing rooms, catering, and back-of-house amenities).
Only a speaker / amplifier, microphone, and effex board provided for smaller events.
Yes
The best gig that I ever performed was when I went on tour with a D.C. native all women’s band where we played for the U.S. troops overseas to boost their morale.
A lively and excited, engaged audience that is interested in the music being played and the musicians playing the music.
My previous experience consists of thirty years of playing with various musicians and embracing their musical cultures. My interest in the “Hoots the Owl” as the puppet saxophonist on Sesame Street started the excitement of wanting to play. My father played a major role in ushering me into the direction of learning music, and with the help of private teachers, music teachers, my peers, my interest, and The Creator, all helped shape my musical journey, and how I deliver the musical message.
There are so many that have influenced my approach. From the love of Earth, Wind, and Fire, to MeShell NDegeoCello, Motown artists, Jazz greats, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, and Mint Condition; these artist provided a foundation for musical building blocks to have a home.
We normally arrive 2 hours before the performance to set up. We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best."
We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area."
The client can always request a new set list
Excellent, talented, engaging
Jai Mathews
Analdo
Brandon P.
The Pour House
The Cat’s Cradle
Shakori Hills
Cape Fear Jazz Museum
Wedding
Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Recording Session
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Film / TV
Musical Theatre
1920s Music
1930s Music
1940s Music
1950s Music
1960s Music
1970s Music
1980s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Folk
Jazz
Blues
Gypsy Jazz
Latin Jazz
Swing
Christmas
Easy Listening
Background Music
Originals
Country
Pop
Acoustic
Covers
Hip Hop
R&B
Soul
Tribute
Indie
Alternative Rock
World Music
African Music
Caribbean
Latin
Reggae
Salsa
Samba
Ska
Spanish Music
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