Saxify Solo Saxophonist

Based in United States

Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
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LOCATION
Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

TRAVEL
up to 500 miles

PRICE
from $250 (USD)

RATED
10 / 10 from 5 reviews

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Available to book from $250 (USD). For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

About / Biography

Stephen Sylvia is originally from a very musical family in Rhode Island. He started playing the sax at the age of 10. He has played in bands in Southern California, cruise ships, and throughout Arizona. His band, The San Diego Beat Organization, was runner up to the Jason Mraz band in the San Diego Band of the Year awards. He has played in straight ahead, & contemporary jazz bands, a big band, funk, blues, ska, and pop genres.

Stephen is an experienced saxophonist known for his energetic, powerful saxophone style which gets people to the dance floor, but he also brings high emotions and excitement to the events when performing romantic love songs.


Stephen plays three saxophones; the soprano, alto, & the tenor. He has played at universities, cocktail parties, weddings, restaurants, bars, private parties, and corporate gigs. Some of his influences include; David Sanborn, Eric Marienthal‎, Jr Walker, Grover Washington Jr, Warren Hill, Tom Scott and Gerald Albright.

Extraordinarily versatile with his repertoire, providing background music for his solo performance or improvises alongside a DJ using his knowledge and training from jazz music.

Reviews (5)

There are currently 5 user ratings for Saxify

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United States

Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Travels up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 30 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

Affirmation - George Benson

Ascension - Kirk Whalen

Alone - Kenny G

All Of Me - John Legend

American Boy - Estelle Feat Kanye West

Another Goodbye - Warren Hill

Ascension - Kirk Whalen

At Last - Etta James

Attention - Charlie Puth

Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty

Bad Guy - Billie Eilish

Besame Mucho - Consuelo Velazquez

Best Part - ft. H.E.R. - Daniel Caesar

Blast - Marcus Miller

Blue ( Da Ba Dee) Eiffel 65

Boogie Wonderland - Earth Wind & Fire

Break My Heart - Dua Lipa

Breezin - George Benson

Cake by the Ocean - DNCE Joe Jonas

Can't Help Falling In Love - Haley Reinhart

Can't Stop That Feeling - Justin Timberlake

Careless Whisper - George Michael

Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin

Circles - Post Malone

Cold Heart - Elton John

Coming Home Baby - David Sanborn

Crazy In Love - Beyonce

Despacito - Ft Daddy Yankee by Luis Fonsi

Don’t You Worry - Swedish House Mafia

The Dream - David Sanborn

Europa - Gato Barbieri

Fallen - Warren Hill

Feel Like Makin Love - Roberta Flack

Feel It Still - Portugal, The Man

Finesse - Bruno Mars

Flow - Grover Washington Jr

For The Love OF You - Isle Brothers

Gravity-John Mayer - John Mayer

Grazing In The Grass - Hugh Masekela

Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen

Happy Birthday - Stevie Wonder

Harlem Nocturne - Eric Bostic

Havanna - Camila Cabello

Here and Now - Luther Vandross

HeyJude - Warren Hill

Hotel California - Eagles

How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees

How Long - Charlie Puth

How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - James Taylor

I Feel Good - James Brown

I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas

I Wish - Stevie Wonder

I'm Not The Only One - Sam Smith

I'm Waiting For You - Dave Koz

Imagine - John Lennon

Its Your Thing - Isley Brothers

Jammin - Bob Marley

Just the Two of Us - Bill Withers

Just The Way - Billy Joel (Diana Krall)

Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars

Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack

La Vie En Rose - Edith Piaf

Lambada - Kaoma

Let Me Love You - Dj Snake

Let's Stay Together - Al Green

Levitating - Dua Lipa

Lily Was Here - Candy Dulfer

LOVE - Nat King Cole

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Make You Feel My Love - Adele

Maneater - Hall and Oates version

Marry You - Bruno Mars

Master Blaster-jammin - Stevie Wonder

Me and Mrs Jones - Michael Bublé Version

Memories - Maroon 5

Mercy Mercy Me - Marvin Gaye

Mister Magic - Grover Washington Jr

Ooh Baby Baby - Smokey Robinson

Only Human - Jonas Brothers

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Purple Rain - Prince

The Moment - Kenny G

Money - Pink Floyd

Moondance - Van Morrison

My Love - Warren Hill Version

MyFunnyValentine - Warren Hill Version

Never On A Sunday - Melina Mercouri

The Prayer - Josh Groban version

Promises - Warren Hill

PYT - Michael Jackson

Reasons - Earth Wind & Fire

Reed my lips - Warren Hill

Reminiscing - Little River Band

Ride Like The Wind - Christopher Cross

Senorita Shawn Mendes - Camila Cabello

Sentimental - Kenny G

September - Earth Wind & Fire

September Morning - Warren Hill

Shallow - Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

Shape of You - Ed Sheeran

Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland

Speechless - Dan & Shay

Stand by Me - Otis Redding

Sucker - Jonas Brothers

Suavemente - Elvis Crespo

Summer - Calvin Harris

Sunny - Bobby Hebb

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Sway - Michael Bublé

Sweetest Taboo - Sade

Swish Swish - Katy Perry

Te Amo - Alexander Acha

Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton

Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton

Tequila The Champs

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

This Masquerade - George Benson

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri

Through the fire - Michael Lington version

Titanium - David Guetta & Sia

Tones and I - Dance Monkey

Toxic - Brittney Spears

Treasure - Bruno Mars

Try-A-Little-Tenderness - David Sanborn Version

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Verace On The Floor - Bruno Mars

Viva La Vida - Coldplay

Wake Me Up - Avici

Wake Up Everybody - Harold Melvin

Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles

We Don’t Talk Anymore - Charlie Puth

What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

When I Think of You - Steve Cole

When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars

Winelight - Grover Washington Jr

Year Of The Cat - Al Stewart

You Are My Lady - Freddie Jackson

You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker

You Raise Me Up - Josh Groan

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Electrical outlet within 50 feet. I need Lighting and overhead if outdoors.


What information do you require about a venue?

I need to know if I am indoor or outdoor.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I bring my own PA equipment but if I am playing with DJ, I usually play along with his equipment.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes I can provide Spotify during my breaks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

I performed amongst the cacti and candles at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix for a wedding. It was a magnificent setting and everyone was dancing and call out my name throughout the night.


What's your favourite type of event?

Any event where people really appreciate music & are having fun!


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I played in bands and a 30 piece big band all over Southern California. I decided to become a solo artist and have played dozens of weddings, cocktail parties, engagements, dinner parties, sporting events, and corporate events throughout Arizona & California.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

David Sunburn, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Earth, Wind, & Fire, the Eagles, & Ed Sheeran.
Walking On Sunshine by Katrina & the Waves.


Where are you from?

I grew up in New England, moved to Southern California started my professional music career there. Now I live in Scottsdale, Arizona and play in Arizona & California.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I would arrive at least 45 minutes before my start time. I need 30minutes to break down.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes!


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We discuss the event and some of their favorite songs to create a custom playlist.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Energetic, fun, professional.

Recent Clients

Saxify has performed for these clients:

Wedding parties

Restaurants

Bars

Hotels

Venues

Saxify has performed at these venues:

I have played at Paradise Valley Country Club,

Wrigley Mansion,

Hyatt Gainey Ranch,

Desert Botanical Garden,

Moon Valley Country Club,

Mountain Shadows Resort,

Camelback Inn,

The Scott Hotel.

Hyatt Gainey Ranch,

Arrowhead Country Club

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