Jordan Kahn Music Company - Saxophone Player

Musician is needed in Dallas, United States.

Client: Jordan Kahn Music Company

Location: Dallas, TX

Contract: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Saxophone player who is well-versed in standard Top 40 party band music to perform for high-end private events (weddings, corporate parties, etc.). The ideal candidate is a saxophonist with experience playing in top 40 bands, excellent reading and soloing abilities (in pop and jazz), who can play with a click-track and adapt to multiple styles. The saxophonist must also be comfortable performing high-energy dance sets, engaging with the audience, and performing in the crowd.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the saxophone parts to songs on the JKMC Song List (charts provided), including solos.
• Memorize 2-3 songs (minimum) on the JKMC song list to deliver a high-energy, engaging performance in the audience.
• Move around and dance while on the bandstand to enhance performance energy, even on songs that don’t feature the saxophone.
• Ability to perform 3-4 hour sets (sometimes with minimal breaks).
• Perform in occasional cocktail hours (instrumental jazz or pop duos, trios, quartets) when needed, with extra pay often included.
• Perform in occasional wedding ceremonies (instrumental jazz, pop, or classical solo, duo, trio, or quartet) when needed, with extra pay often included.
• Maintain a positive attitude with other musicians and bandleaders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a party band (or similar style) saxophone player.
• Proficient music reading ability.
• Proficient soloist in pop and jazz settings.
• Ability to perform multiple styles, including Top 40, rock, Latin, jazz, big band, etc.
• Ability to play with a click track and backing tracks.
• Must own their own saxophone and appropriate gear (reeds, mouthpiece, etc.); the company provides mics and monitors.
• Must have an easy to work with, “go with the flow” attitude.

Preferred

• Willing to travel.
• Experience leading a horn section at high-profile events.

Compensation

Pay is $200 per local event (wage could increase depending on distance traveled from van pick-up) on an event-to-event basis as a freelance contractor, with the possibility of added bonuses for specific events.

Work Location: In person

Additional Information

Rate is $200 per gig and increases depending on distance traveled from DFW.

ALL APPLICANTS must submit video (at least 1, up to 3) of themselves performing to the below Dropbox link. The video must be of the applicant performing in a Top40, or similar, setting. ONLY APPLICATIONS WITH VIDEO SUBMISSIONS BELOW WILL BE CONSIDERED
https://www.dropbox.com/request/xv3hybkxtne6xn8gdxnc

No visible tattoos. Corporate look ONLY.