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Dynamic solo saxophonist who plays a unique mix of jazz, pop, funk, & blues along with backing tracks. His mission is to bring music to people around the globe as the traveling sax man.

BIO

Stephen Sylvia is originally from a musical family in Rhode Island. He started playing the sax at the age of 10. He has played in bands in Southern California, 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; soprano, alto, & tenor.  He has played at 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.
Available for live events, including cocktail hours and private events of all types.

EVENTS

November 09, 2024

Birthday Party

San Francisco, CA

November 30, 2024

Wedding Event

Mesa, Arizona

March 7, 2025

Wedding Event

Mesa, Arizona

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COVER SONGS

Havana – Stephen on Alto Saxophone

Winelight – Stephen on Alto Saxophone

Angel Eyes – Stephen on Alto Saxophone

I Want You Around – Stephen on Tenor Saxophone

Watermelon Sugar– Stephen on Tenor Saxophone

How Long – Stephen on Alto Saxophone

EVENT PHOTOS

LESSONS

Stephen is available for Zoom lessons. The cost is $50/hour through PayPal or Venmo. Email for payment instructions, lesson time and more information.

CONTACT

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