Question 1

What equipment do you use?

Accepted Answer

Sax:
Yamaha YAS- 62 iii
Mouthpiece: Otto Link Tone Edge 7 & Vandoren V16 A7
Reeds: Rigotti Jazz Golds 2.5 Strong & Boston Sax Shop 2.5
Ligature: Rovner Dark
Neck Strap: D'Addario/rico  Standard padded neck strap
Mic: Shure Beta 98 h/c

PA: EV ZLX15P

Question 2

How long have you been playing the saxophone?

Accepted Answer

Over 15 years! I first picked up the saxophone on January 29th, 2010.

Question 3

Do you play any other instruments?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I can play the Piano, Guitar, Flute and Bass as well. Not as good as the sax. But i still have a few “Chops” if you will!

Question 4

How far do you travel to perform?

Accepted Answer

There's no limit to how far I'm willing to travel. I've performed in places like Las Vegas, Tulsa Oklahoma and the Dominican Republic.

Question 5

What Genres do you play?

Accepted Answer

While Jazz, R&B, Gospel and pop are my go-tos, I can perform anything. Including Classical and Country.

Question 6

Do you always perform solo?

Accepted Answer

No! While I tend to gig solo most of the time, there are certain cases where I am requested to perform with a band. Both have their pros and cons.

Question 7

What are some of the songs you know how to play?

Accepted Answer

*Here are just a few*
1. Best Part - H.E.R/Daniel Caesar
2. If I ain’t got you - Alicia Keys 
3. For you I will - Monica 
4. All of Me - John Legend
5. Easy on Me - Adele
6. Perfect - Ed Sheeran
7. Leave the Door Open - Silk Sonic
8. Can We Talk - Tevin Campbell
9. Let's Stay Together - Al Green
10. Caught up in the rapture - Anita Baker
11. How Deep Is Your Love - The BeeGees/Jp Morgan & Yebba
12. Whats going on - Marvin Gaye
13. Love on Top - Beyonce 
14. Overjoyed - Stevie Wonder
15. Rock with you - Michael Jackson
16. I will always love you - Whitney Houston
17. I have nothing - Whitney Houston
18. Human Nature - MJ
19. Hotline Bling - Drake
20. Lost in Japan - Shawn Mendes
21. Senorita - Camila Cabello
22. Make you feel my love - Adele
23. Just the way you are - Bruno Mars
24. Saving all my love for you - Whitney Houston
25. Open Arms - Journey

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