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BigTop Bebop Jazz, on call Jazz, RnB, Motown horn
- Valrico, FL
- Saxophone Player
- Travels up to 2 hours
- $125 and up
Overview
SAX-IT-UP!!!!!
Make your event swing hard with innovative jazz, funk, RnB and more!!!!!
Performing in solo with backing tracks or in duo, trio, quartet as well as larger group settings. I work with my clients to the music a perfect fit to your memorable occasion. Whether it's a holiday party, wedding cocktail hour, per doing with a DJ or a full night of music, I offer a very diverse set of musical styles and grooves.
Please let me or my group SAX-IT-UP at your event or party!!!!!!
19 Reviews
Mark was a pleasure to work with. He was great to communicate with as soon as he was booked. Showed up in a timely manner, in great spirits, and provided a wonderful music experience throughout the entire event. Super easy to work with and exactly what we were looking for.
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Marc was amazing from beginning to end! Great customer service! I booked him for a couple's dinner for my client. He played the requested music style and was very personable. I will book him again!
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Marc did a phenomenal job with the prep and planning aspect, his musicianship was top notch, and was personable!
10/10 - would recommend!
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Marc was great! Easy to communicate with and very professional. We along with our guests enjoyed his music! Highly recommend! I'm
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If you were looking for a Saxophone player , this is your man. Consummate professional, answers, calls, on time, and AMAZINGLY talented. I will look to book him again.
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I booked Marc for a Christmas party at my house. We talked about a week before the event about the playlist, facilities, arrival time, etc. Marc was punctual, very professional and did an excellent performance including taking requests. Our guests enjoyed him.
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Marc was amazing and professional! The music was beautiful.
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Great musician and music selection, the service was very professional and appropriate for my wedding.
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Response from BigTop Bebop Jazz, on call Jazz, RnB, Motown horn:
It was an amazing pleasure to provide just the right musical ambience for your amazing day!!!!
Marc provided the perfect background saxophone music for our Resident Christmas Party! Thanks Marc!
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He was great! Awesome professional. Was on time and great music selection. My guest enjoyed him so much. Greatly recommend! Excellent 😊
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Thank you thank you thank you I am so happy everybody all the 40 people at the event could not tell me anything more than thank you it just put the venue it gave it such a taste of class beautiful music beautiful playing the saxophone it was beautiful thank you the best I am so happy I really want to tell you that you are the best of the best God bless you and yes we will get you again
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Marc and his duo partner did a FANTASTIC job at performing at our 2nd annual Friendsgiving networking event. They sounded amazing and we will be booking him in the future!!
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Response from BigTop Bebop Jazz, on call Jazz, RnB, Motown horn:
Hannah and Molly at RAW were great event hosts!!!! Great group of people to play for!!! Thanks
Marc provided great entertainment for our residents and families during our Grandparent's Day event. Marc was great with communication, was very accommodating for a schedule change, and was prompt on the day of the event. Would love to have Marc return for future events.
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My guests were so happy with my jazz players performance! Amazing entertainment.
One Man Band, Saxophone Player
Response from BigTop Bebop Jazz, on call Jazz, RnB, Motown horn:
Always great to perform for these special events!!!! Despite the humidity everyone enjoyed themselves at the cocktail hour. Great guests and great environment!!!
Marc was a great hit for our party. Started out with sexy jazz background music and turned into our DJ for dancing! A classy guy, great musician and really nice to work with. We can't wait to plan another party so we can invite him back!
One Man Band, Saxophone Player
Response from BigTop Bebop Jazz, on call Jazz, RnB, Motown horn:
Thanks Steve!!!! I was able to be showcase my sax playing through some straight ahead jazz to Motown and funk grooves and then get the dancing going at this very well planned surprise birthday party!! Kudos to you and your daughter to have all the right pieces in place!! Great service at Cena's Patio Bar in Tampa's Channel District, crafty party decorations including the champagne wall and professional music and photography to capture occasion.
Over the weekend I threw a surprise 60th Birthday party for my uncle. We had a speakeasy theme and Mark was fantastic! He came dressed to the nines and everyone loved his performance. He interacted well with our party and made the night very special. I will definitely be calling Mark again to perform at our next party! Thank you so much!!
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Marc was perfect for the event and everyone enjoyed his music.
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Mark was great from planning to event day, couldn’t have gone better.
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On time very friendly created very cozy atmosphere my customers enjoyed it
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Booking Info
Price Range: $125 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
What to Expect
When you book me for your special event/occasion I connect directly with you so that I am 50000% prepared to shine at your event. I arrive at minimum 45 minutes before the event begins so I can have myself and other fully setup to perform right on time.
Your audience can expect me to give them great music!!!
About
Tampa-based saxophonist performing on both alto and tenor saxes. I have performed in many settings ranging from solo sax concerts to lead chairs on tenor and alto in CT area big bands. Can play in RnB horn bands, solo horn with classic rock bands and Latin group settings and solo performances.
I provide all sound gear for events and I work with all of my clients to ensure every performance meets desired and appropriate needs.
Additional Booking Notes
I provide all sound and technical services for my performance - all you would have to do is point me to where I set up.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| December 07, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
Past Booked Events
| November 01, 2024 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| August 01, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
| May 30, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| March 15, 2024 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| March 10, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| March 09, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| February 11, 2024 • 7:00am - 12:00pm | Sporting Event |
| December 09, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
| November 16, 2023 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Grand Opening |
| October 21, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
| May 15, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| December 16, 2022 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
| December 09, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| December 08, 2022 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
| November 18, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| November 11, 2022 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
| November 04, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| September 09, 2022 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Holiday Party |
| July 11, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| April 16, 2022 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Engagement |
| February 11, 2022 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
| December 18, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
| November 19, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
| November 06, 2021 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |
| April 22, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
| March 20, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| April 18, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| January 27, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
Influences & Inspiration
My playing is influenced by the mosaic kaleidoscope many great saxophonists - from jazz legacies of Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, Hank Mobley, Wayne Shorter, Art Pepper and Joe Henderson to modern players such as Michael Brecker, Chris Potter, Joe Lovano, Dick Oatts, Jerry Bergonzi, Grover Washington Jr. and Joel Frahm.
Setup Requirements
99% of my performances require simple access to power source for my PA. If performing outside, I would prefer to be in covered or shaded areas.