Nate Plays Sax 4 U!
- Orlando, FL
- Saxophone Player
- 63 Verified Bookings
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The sound of a jazz ensemble for the price of a solo musician! Classic jazz standards, swing, ballads, latin, and pop/contemporary melodies on tenor/soprano saxophone with some vocal arrangements -- mixed with professional backing tracks -- to provide first-class entertainment... Smooth sounds for your next event!
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Fred is the epitome of professionalism. His performance at our annual Christmas Party was nothing short of spectacular. Not only did he flawlessly execute my song request, but he also timed it perfectly to fit into the evening’s schedule. His attention to detail was remarkable—he even took the initiative to coordinate directly with the venue to ensure his performance space, equipment, and setup were all seamless.
What truly stood out was Fred’s deep knowledge of the songs and his ability to read the room, tailoring his performance to elevate the atmosphere. He brought a level of care and precision that made the event feel extra special.
I absolutely recommend Fred for any event. He’s a true professional who delivers an unforgettable experience!
Response from Fred Cavese:
Many thanks for the kind words, Gabby! So glad my music hit the target for your very special event. I had a great time that evening and enjoyed meeting you and your co-workers. Hope we can connect again down the road. Best wishes... Fred
We've used Fred to play both at Luncheons and Dinner Parties. He is a great entertainer, and the audience loves his music! We plan on having him back for a repeat performance.
Response from Fred Cavese:
Bill, thank you for the kind words and for inviting me to perform at your neighborhood's holiday-themed event. My best wishes to you and everyone at Indian River Colony Club for continued good times!
Fred is always perfect for those intimate parties where you want some great music but also want to be able to talk! Freds music always creates a great environment that brings so much joy to my Customers and Artists!
Response from Fred Cavese:
Thank you for the kind words, Dawn. Always a joy to perform at your art gallery. Best wishes for continued success and I welcome future opportunities to serve you and your artists.
Fred was amazing for our Birthday event! I would highly recommend him!
Response from Fred Cavese:
My pleasure, Linda. Had a great time at your event and enjoyed meeting your guests. Thank you for the opportunity to perform. Best wishes... Fred
Fred serenaded our 100th year birthday gal! She loved it!
Response from Fred Cavese:
My pleasure, Jackie. It's always fun and an honor to celebrate with a centenarian! Enjoyed performing for and mingling with your residents. Best wishes... Fred
Fred is always an enjoyable addition to any of our events. His program always includes music related to our theme. The residents look forward to his performances!
Response from Fred Cavese:
My pleasure, Jackie. Always enjoy performing for your residents. Best wishes... Fred
Fred played for cocktail hour at my parents' 50th wedding anniversary. I’ve received so many wonderful compliments about his performance.
From the first initial contact, Fred was professional and helpful. Once booked he sent reminders, showed up on time, and did his thing! He asked if there were any genres we loved, or special songs and he absolutely nailed it! I will be using Fred as much as possible for future events and recommend him to anyone looking for an extra wow factor to their party! Thanks Fred!
Response from Fred Cavese:
Thanks so much for the kind words, KC. I'm glad my music hit the target for you, your family, and guests. I enjoyed performing for your event and look forward to future opportunities with you. Best wishes... Fred
Fred is absolutely amazing! I recently had an open house and had Fred preform and my clients were over the moon! What a fantastic performance and his professional spirit is definitely one to cherish. His music sets the mood for an amazing vibe and I would definitely recommend Fred for your next event!
Response from Fred Cavese:
My pleasure, Rachael. Had such a good time performing for your open house guests and I hope we can do it again sometime. Best wishes... Fred
We gave my mother a party for her 85th birthday. Fred helped us make memories that will last a lifetime. He learned the song my parents danced to 65 years ago at their wedding. He played a song that my family likes to dance to to celebrate happy occasions. He just went way above and beyond our expectations. Would highly recommend him for any event.
Response from Fred Cavese:
My pleasure, Marci! Had a great time entertaining your family at your mom's birthday party. And it was an honor to be part of such a special event as your parents' wedding dance. Best wishes... Fred
Fred was friendly, sharply dressed, arrived on-time or before, asked appropriate questions, and played beautifully. Really elevated our event. Very sophisticated!
Response from Fred Cavese:
Thank you, Helen. Had a nice time at your very classy event and I welcome future opportunities to perform for your organization. Best wishes... Fred
Fred, your music and your presence made this event remarkable! Thank you so much.
Fred's music catalog is large and diversified, and he has a great voice! All the guests were so impressed and loved him. He always adds that special touch to any event!
Fred is a wonderful performer. I would highly recommend him!
Response from Fred Cavese:
Thanks for the kind words, Thomas. Had a great time at your IRCC Supper Club and would welcome future opportunities. Best wishes... Fred
Fred Cavese is a fantastic saxophonist, vocalist and entertainer! He will tailor his performance to meet your needs. Our Holiday Party Audience loved his Kenny G rendition of "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas". I was also impressed by how he gets the audience involved. I had the opportunity to attend another performance by Fred about six months ago and her knocked it out of the park with classic oldies! Bottom Line: Sign him up...you won't be disappointed.
Response from Fred Cavese:
Appreciate the kind words, Bill, and glad my music hit the target. You and the folks at IRCC plan everything so carefully and are always so kind to Debbie and me... the gigs there are just a joy to experience. The sit-down dinner we enjoyed after my performance was superb. I welcome future opportunities at IRCC. Best wishes... Fred
Fred was fantastic. Everyone at our event commented on how much the enjoyed the music . A wonderful time was had by all . Would definitely have Fred entertain again .
Response from Fred Cavese:
My pleasure, Barbara! I enjoyed meeting your fellow residents and performing for your special event. Would welcome future opportunities at Alamanda Key. Best wishes... Fred
We had an amazing time at our grand opening, and we are certain that having Fred Cavese play made the grand opening extra special! He is incredibly talented, both in his saxophone, playing and singing. He mixed up the songs to create a perfect mood for our event. Thank you Fred I will definitely hire you again for our next event at Breakers art gallery!
Response from Fred Cavese:
Many thanks for the kind words, Dawn. I had a terrific time at your grand opening (you planned and organized a first-class event) and I welcome future opportunities to perform again at Breakers Art Gallery. Best wishes to you and your associates for many years of success... Fred
Fred was easy to work with, professional, pleasant and amazingly talented!
My guests were so impressed with him. We will definitely have Fred again.
Response from Fred Cavese:
Many thanks, Ariel. Your preparation and communication made it easy for me to do my best at your event. Glad my music hit the target. I enjoyed entertaining your guests and hope we can do it again sometime. Best wishes... Fred
This was one of the best events we ever had. Great comments from the attendees. We hope to have Fred back in the future. Five star plus
Response from Fred Cavese:
Thank you so much for the kind words, Dee. I enjoyed meeting and performing for everyone at the luncheon. Had a great time and I welcome future opportunities to perform for your group. Best wishes... Fred
Fred was an amazing performer. Professional, talented and entertaining. I would recommend him for any event.
Response from Fred Cavese:
My pleasure, Lisa! Had a great time at your dinner and enjoyed meeting your family and friends. Glad my music hit the target. Best wishes to you and yours... Fred
We look forward to Fred playing every month at our senior living community. He not only plays the music of the times flawlessly, he loves to interact with the crowd- and they with him. Stories, jokes, trivia- he balances out the music with witty banter, and personality to spare. I highly recommend this consummate professional for any social event.
Fred played out our outdoor venue for my wife's surprise birthday party. He was professional and flexible throughout the day, and plays a wide range of music. Many neighbors and friends are looking to book him in future parties, and I look forward to seeing him at the next event. I would highly recommend Fred.
Response from Fred Cavese:
It was my pleasure, Chris. Enjoyed performing for you, Jenn, and your family/friends. Had a great time. Best wishes... Fred
Fred is an awesome musician. He was very kind and considerate and really enhanced the fund raiser event for us. Would hire him again anytime!
Response from Fred Cavese:
Thanks for the kind words, Dan. Had a great time at the fundraiser and I welcome future opportunities with you. Best wishes... Fred
We love having Fred Cavese as our guest, sharing his joy for music with all of us!
Response from Fred Cavese:
Many thanks, Kara. As usual, Discovery Village was a great venue and I enjoyed entertaining your residents. Best wishes!
Fred was amazing and very accommodating! We requested a new song and he learned it in a very short period of time.
I would highly recommend him!!!
Fred is a class act! Always shows up early, delivers a fantastic performance, and leaves our residents and guests wanting more!
Response from Fred Cavese:
Thank you Kara. Always a pleasure to perform for your residents and guests. Best wishes...
Fred Cavese is the consummate professional and our residents absolutely love him!
Response from Fred Cavese:
Thank you Kara. Always a good time performing for your residents!
Fred is a delight to watch perform. Such a talent!
Response from Fred Cavese:
Always a pleasure, Kara… thank you for the kind words. Looking forward to future opportunities.
Always enjoy Fred's musical talent and witty banter with the audience!
Response from Fred Cavese:
Thank you Kara! Always enjoy performing for you and your residents.
Fred is an exceptional musician and professional. Our residents love his interactions with them and his willingness to take requests and answer questions about the instruments he is playing. Always a good time with Fred Cavese!
Response from Fred Cavese:
Thank you for the kind words, Kara... Had a great time performing for your residents. Looking forward to future gigs there!
Fred is not only a master of his craft but very personable and professional.
Response from Fred Cavese:
Thank you very much, Teri... Had a great time at your event!
On time, set-up was unobtrusive, great personality, dressed appropriately, flexible, and musically gifted! We will definitely use him again and refer him!
Response from Fred Cavese:
Thank you, Greg and Tammy! I had a wonderful time at your client appreciation event and look forward to future gigs with you. Best wishes... Fred
We have been fortunate to have "Easy Does It" perform at th Colonnade Senior Living and Heritage Memory Care Communities on several different occasions. The music is extremely professional with a formal flair. He maintains wonderful rapport with the audience that connects them emotionally to the music. We plan on booking his talents for many future performances.
Price Range: $100 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Personal injury and property damage liability
As a solo saxophonist with high-quality backing tracks, I specialize in classic jazz (standards), ballads, latin, and light rock/pop/contemporary (think 60s/70s/80s) melodies... If you're looking for hard rock, tropical rock, funk, reggae, hip hop, fusion, or similar genres, keep looking... I'm not your performer. But if you want classic melodies that have never gone out of style, you'll probably like my tenor/soprano sax and vocal repertoire.
Flexible booking terms, on-time arrival and setup, professional dress/appearance, easy-going demeanor, comfortable interaction with audience, and top-notch musical performance of classic jazz standards and pop tunes are my hallmarks.
A native of Buffalo, NY, I've been playing clarinet and saxophone in various ensembles since high school. After completing a 20-year career as a USAF officer and attorney in 2008, I developed a solo saxophonist repertoire for performing at public and private events. I also continue to perform each week in my church's music liturgy.
Venue requirements: (1) Easy access to 110v electrical outlet, (2) Flat, level surface area (approx 5 x 6ft) away from foot traffic or other disturbances, and (3) If gig is outdoors, protection from sun/wind/rain/cold.
January 05, 2025 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 20, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Dinner Party |
December 14, 2024 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 12, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 23, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
October 30, 2024 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 23, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Dinner Party |
September 27, 2024 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 08, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 07, 2024 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
August 22, 2024 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Personal Occasion |
July 13, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
June 16, 2024 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Corporate Event |
June 07, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 22, 2024 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 11, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Anniversary Party |
April 28, 2024 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
April 06, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
April 05, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
March 30, 2024 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Corporate Event |
March 13, 2024 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | House Party |
February 25, 2024 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 03, 2024 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
January 13, 2024 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
December 19, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2023 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Grand Opening |
December 02, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
April 28, 2023 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
January 20, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
November 17, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
May 04, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
May 01, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 13, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
March 09, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
February 13, 2022 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Fundraiser |
February 09, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
January 06, 2022 • 7:30pm - 7:45pm | Birthday Party |
December 08, 2021 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Cocktail Party |
November 10, 2021 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 13, 2021 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
September 02, 2021 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
July 08, 2021 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
April 17, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Launch Party |
February 28, 2020 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
November 09, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
May 26, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
April 24, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Victoria Landing |
February 16, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Melbourne Regional Chapter |
February 10, 2018 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Historic Cocoa Village Sip-n-Stroll |
January 23, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Fountains of Melbourne |
January 19, 2018 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Victoria Landing |
December 16, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Candlelight Shopping - Downtown Melbourne |
December 09, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Candlelight Shopping - Downtown Melbourne |
December 04, 2017 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Personal Occasion |
December 02, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Candlelight Shopping - Downtown Melbourne |
December 01, 2017 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Morales-Colon Wedding Ceremony |
November 25, 2017 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Historic Cocoa Village Sip-n-Stroll |
November 18, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:30pm | Melbourne Food/Wine Festival |
November 17, 2017 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Festival of Trees - Junior League of Brevard |
November 08, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | AriasBosinger-Heritage Title Open House |
August 24, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Food/Wine Festival Promo at Melbourne BMW |
December 14, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Tree Lighting - Wuesthoff Med Ctr |
December 14, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Palm Cottage Asst'd Living Ctr |
December 10, 2016 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Candlelight Shopping (Melbourne Main Street) |
November 30, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Palm Cottage Asst'd Living Ctr |
November 18, 2016 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Festival of Trees - Junior League of Melbourne |
July 20, 2016 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Christmas in July - Wuesthoff Medical Ctr |
May 27, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | St Clare Catholic Church Dinner (O'Fallon, IL) |
May 06, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Cedar Trails Apartment Community (Freeburg, IL) |
A String of Pearls | Glenn Miller Orchestra
A Sunday Kind of Love | Various
Ain't No Sunshine | Bill Withers
All My Loving | The Beatles
All of Me | Various
Alright, OK, You Win! | Various
As Time Goes By | Herman Hupfeld
At Last | Etta James
At This Moment | Billy Vera and the Beaters
Autumn Leaves | Joseph Kosma
Baker Street | Gerry Rafferty
Basin Street Blues | Spencer Williams
Begin the Beguine | Cole Porter
Besame Mucho | Various
Beyond the Sea | Bobby Darin
Black Orpheus | Various
Block Party | Michael Lington
Blue Bossa | Kenny Dorham
Bye Bye Blackbird | Various
Can't Buy Me Love | The Beatles
Crazy Little Thing Called Love | Queen
Danny Boy | Various
The Days of Wine and Roses | Henry Mancini
Desafinado | Antonio Carlos Jobim
Desperado | The Eagles
Don't Be Cruel | Elvis Presley
Don't Get Around Much Anymore | Duke Ellington
Europa | Carlos Santana
Everybody's Talkin' | Harry Nilsson
Feels So Good | Chuck Mangione
Fields of Gold | Sting
Fly Me to the Moon | Frank Sinatra
The Fool on the Hill | The Beatles
For Once in My Life | Ron Miller
For Your Eyes Only | Bill Conti
G Bop | Kenny G
Georgia on My Mind | Hoagy Carmichael
The Girl from Ipanema | Antonio Carlos Jobim
Harlem Nocturne | Earle Hagen
Havana | Kenny G
Hey Jude | The Beatles
Hit the Road, Jack | Ray Charles
Hotel California | The Eagles
I'm in the Mood for Love | Various
I've Got You Under My Skin | Frank Sinatra
In the Mood | Glenn Miller Orchestra
Is You Is or Is You Ain't (My Baby) | Various
It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got that Swing) | Duke Ellington
It Had to Be You | Various
Jump, Jive & Wail | Louis Prima
Just My Imagination | The Temptations
Just the Two of Us | Bill Withers & Grover Washington, Jr
Just the Way You Are | Billy Joel
King of the Road | Roger Miller
L-O-V-E | Nat King Cole
Leaving on a Jet Plane | John Denver
Let's Twist Again | Chubby Checker
The Look of Love | Burt Bacharach
Love Me Tender | Elvis Presley
Luck Be a Lady | Frank Sinatra
Mack the Knife | Bobby Darin
Margaritaville | Jimmy Buffett
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy | Cannonball Adderley
Mister Magic | Grover Washington, Jr
Misty | Johnny Mathis
Moon River | Henry Mancini
Moondance | Van Morrison
Moonlight Serenade | Glenn Miller Orchestra
Morning Dance | Spyro Gyra
My Favorite Things | Various
My Girl | The Temptations
My Heart Will Go On (Titanic Theme) | Kenny G
My Way | Frank Sinatra
New York State of Mind | Billy Joel
Night Train | Jimmy Forrest
Nobody Does it Better | Carly Simon
Old Time Rock & Roll | Bob Seger
Over the Rainbow | Various
Pink Panther Theme | Henry Mancini
Rhythm & Romance | Kenny G
Route 66 | Various
Satin Doll | Duke Ellington
Sax-o-Loco | Kenny G
Secret Agent Man | Johnny Rivers
Sentimental Journey | Les Brown
Shaker Song | Spyro Gyra
Smooth Operator | Sade Adu
Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise | Romberg & Hammerstein
Songbird | Kenny G
Spanish Eyes | Al Martino
Spooky | Classics IV
Stardust | Hoagy Carmichael
Stranger on the Shore | Acker Bilk
Summer Samba (So Nice) | Marcos Valle
Summertime | George Gershwin
Sweet Georgia Brown | Various
Sweet Home Chicago | Robert Johnson
Take it Easy | The Eagles
Take the "A" Train | Duke Ellington
Tea for Two | Various
Tenderly | Various
Tequila Moon | Jessy J
Thanks for the Memory | Bob Hope
Tropical Rain | Jessy J
Tuxedo Junction | Glenn Miller Orchestra
Twistin' the Night Away | Sam Cooke
Unforgettable | Nat King Cole
Watermelon Man | Herbie Hancock
Wave | Antonio Carlos Jobim
The Way You Look Tonight | Frank Sinatra
We're in This Love Together | Al Jarreau
What a Wonderful World | Louis Armstrong
When the Saints Go Marching In | Various
Witchcraft | Frank Sinatra
Yakety Sax | Boots Randolph
Yesterday | The Beatles
HOLIDAY MELODIES
A Holly Jolly Christmas
All I Want for Christmas is You
Angels We Have Heard on High
Auld Lang Syne
Baby, It's Cold Outside
Deck the Hall
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Frosty the Snowman
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Good King Wenceslas
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
I'll Be Home for Christmas
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle Bells
Joy to the World
Let It Snow
Little Drummer Boy
My Favorite Things
O Christmas Tree
O Come, All Ye Faithful
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Santa Baby
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Silent Night
Silver Bells
The Christmas Song
The First Noel
We Three Kings
What Child is This?
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland
Classic jazz (Great American Songbook tunes) and swing are my favorite types of music, with Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Kenny G, Paul Desmond, and Stan Getz among my favorite instrumentalists.
Access to 110v electrical outlet
Flat, level surface away from foot traffic and adverse weather
Katrina M. said “Nathaniel accepted the invite to play at my church for my pastors birthday celebration, and he exceeded my expectations. In the vast realm of saxophone…”
Jay K. said “She was Amazing!! This girl came in and took the show! Thank you”
Ava U. said “Loved Sax The Vibe! The communication from him makes booking easy, and stress-less!”
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