SaxSongs

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Upcoming Appearances

  • Thursday, February 09, 2012
  • 3:00PM - Cocktail Party
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Friday, August 03, 2012
  • 12:00PM - Wedding Cocktail Hour
  • Camarillo, CA
= Booked through GigMasters

Past Appearances

  • Friday, December 30, 2011
  • 4:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Van Nuys, CA
  • Thursday, December 15, 2011
  • 6:00PM - Christmas Party
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Saturday, May 28, 2011
  • 6:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Saturday, April 23, 2011
  • 8:00PM - Prom
  • Whittier, CA
  • Wednesday, March 02, 2011
  • 12:00PM - Beverly Hills Hotel
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • Tuesday, February 01, 2011
  • 4:00PM - Four Seasons West Hollywood
  • West Hollywood, CA
  • Saturday, January 01, 2011
  • 1:00PM - Wedding Ceremony
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Saturday, December 18, 2010
  • 7:00PM - Christmas Party
  • Laguna Niguel, CA
  • Monday, November 01, 2010
  • 5:00PM - Paramount Studios
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Wednesday, October 20, 2010
  • 6:00PM - Warner Brothers Backlot
  • Burbank, CA
Click here for more past appearances= Booked through GigMasters
Location:
Santa Monica, California
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Santa Monica.
Pay Range:
$300-$1500 per event
Member Since:
2005
Primary Category:
Jazz Saxophone
Additional Categories:
Blues Saxophone, Jazz One Man Band, Saxophone
Influences:
All the great jazz and popular music of the 20th century and beyond!

Group Members

  • Bob Crail - Saxophones

Description

SAXOPHONE HAS THE MOST AMAZING SOUND! It's no wonder so very many people claim the sax as their favorite instrument. Bob's specialty is "strolling" saxophone. Your guests will be serenaded in this unique and intimate setting. Bob also performs with backing tracks or in a duo or trio setting. We can easily work out an event solution that will fit your budget. Thanks for your consideration!

Saxophonist Bob Crail has been performing for over 25 years. He has played with everyone from the Beach Boys to Ice Cube. Bob's playing has been featured on the show "My Fair Wedding" on WeTV.

Song List

  • A Train - Duke Ellington
  • After The Rain - Boney James
  • Alfie - Sonny Rollins
  • All My Life - K-Ci and Jojo
  • All This Love - DeBarge
  • Always and Forever - Luther Vandross
  • At Last - Etta James
  • Autumn Leaves - Nat King Cole
  • Ave Maria - JS Bach
  • Bad Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce
  • Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty
  • Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
  • Begin the Beguine - Cole Porter
  • Besame Mucho - Luis Miguel
  • Black Orpheus - Stan Getz
  • Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino
  • Bossa Nova - Jobim
  • Bridal Chorus - Wagner
  • Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
  • California Dreamin' - Mamas and Papas
  • Come Dancing - The Kinks
  • Come Monday - Jimmy Buffett
  • Crazy Love - Michael Buble
  • Dancing Cheek To Cheek - Fred Astaire
  • Dancing In The Moonlight - King Harvest
  • Drive - The Cars
  • Evergreen - Barbara Streisand
  • Everlasting Love - Gloria Estefan
  • Every Little Thing She Does - Sting
  • Fever - Peggy Lee
  • Fly Me To the Moon - Tony Bennett
  • For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
  • Forever In Love - Kenny G
  • From This Moment On - Shania Twain
  • Georgia - Ray Charles
  • Girl From Ipanema - Stan Getz
  • Going To New Orleans - Professor Longhair
  • Harlem Nocturne - Sam Taylor
  • Heaven - Jamie Foxx
  • Here and Now - Luther Vandross
  • Honky Tonk - Bill Doggett
  • I Can't Help Falling in Love With You - Elvis
  • I Do - Boyz 2 Men
  • I Don't Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
  • I Left My Heart in San Francisco - Tony Bennett
  • I Say A Little Prayer - Burt Bacharach
  • I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
  • If You Only Knew - Patti Labelle
  • Iko Iko - Dr John
  • In The Rain - Boney James
  • Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
  • It Had To Be You - Frank Sinatra
  • Jersey Bounce - Artie Shaw
  • Joy Spring - Clifford Brown
  • Know You By Heart - Dave Koz
  • Lady - Lionel Ritchie
  • Lady in Red - Chris De Burgh
  • Lester Leaps In - Count Basie
  • Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes - Edison Lighthouse
  • Love Story - Andy Williams
  • Lovesong - Boney James
  • Lucky - Jason Mraz
  • Lullaby Of Birdland - George Shearing
  • Mister Magic - Grover Washington Jr
  • My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
  • My Endless Love - Lionel Ritchie and Diana Ross
  • My Love - Paul McCartney
  • My One and Only Love - Frank Sinatra
  • Night and Day - Cole Porter
  • Night Train - James Brown
  • On a Clear Day - Barbra Streisand
  • One Hundred Ways - James Ingram
  • One O'Clock Jump - Count Basie
  • Our First Dance - Warren Hill
  • Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head - BJ Thomas
  • Rikki Don't Lose That Number - Steely Dan
  • Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
  • Save The Last Dance For Me - Michael Buble
  • She - Charles Aznavor
  • She's So High - Tal Bachman
  • Shine - Boney James
  • Smooth Operator - Sade
  • Somos Novios - Christina Aguilera /Andrea Bocelli
  • St James Infirmary - Louis Armstrong
  • Steal All My Kisses - Ben Harper
  • Stella By Starlight - Miles Davis
  • Strangers in the Night - Frank Sinatra
  • Sugar Sugar - The Archies
  • Summertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
  • Summertime - Miles Davis
  • Sway - Michael Buble
  • Take Five - Dave Brubeck
  • Tenor Madness - Sonny Rollins
  • Tequila - The Champs
  • The Godfather - Nino Rota
  • The Time Of My Life - David Cook
  • The Way She Walks - Boney James
  • The Way You Look Tonight - Michael Buble
  • The Wedding Song - Kenny G
  • There Will Never Be Another You - Nat King Cole
  • To Sir With Love - Lulu
  • Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters
  • Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
  • Walk On By - Burt Bacharach
  • Walkin' to New Orleans - Fats Domino
  • Walkin' With Mr Lee - Lee Allen
  • Wedding March - Mendelssohn
  • Wishin' and Hopin' - Ani DiFranco
  • Year Of The Cat - Al Stewart
  • You Are My Love and My Life - George Benson and Roberta Flack
  • You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
  • You Raise Me Up - Kenny G
  • You're Mine - Richie Valens

Available For:

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

Feedback

  • Another great experience hiring Saxsongs. I have used Bob's services many times over the last few years and he always manages to exceed my expectations. I am a professional event/wedding planner. The job demands flexibility. Bob is the most accommodating music contractor I have ever worked with. Always professional, courteous and understanding of what we need. Bravo! -- Donnie B, Los Angeles, CA, 12/15/2011
  • Highly recommend Bob (SaxSongs)! He was attentive to our questions and needs. He's professional, on time for your event, goes out of his way to make sure the sound and songs is what the customer wants. We would recommend him to anyone for any type of event. -- Angie & Efren O, Long Beach, CA, 5/28/2011
  • He was amazing! Super nice, totally proffesional. Played the entire night, and was really enthusiastic. The kids loved him and slow danced to his music. I truely believe he was the life of the party and will use him for future events. -- Fernanda D, Whittier, CA, 4/23/2011
  • Bob is highly recommended! He did an excellent job and was very professional. He played at our wedding ceremony and reception, and his music matched the setting perfectly. We received rave comments from guests all night about the music. We would definitely hire him again! -- Holly P, Arcadia, CA, 10/17/2010
  • I was in my dressing room getting ready for my ceremony when I received a call from one of my guest telling me that everything was beautiful,and my musician was on point and doing a wonderful job! I asked him to play a song called heaven when I walked down the aisle and he did a fabulous job, I was very pleased with Bob!!! He made my beach wedding more romantic and special! -- Jameelia G, Redondo Beach, CA, 8/29/2010
  • Bob Crail is an amazingly talented musician!I will never forget walking down the aisle to Bob playing the wedding march so beautifully. The classy and romantic ambience provided by Bob Crail's beautiful performance will be remembered by all who attended our wedding. Thank you Bob for such a professional and romantic performance, we will forever be greatful!! -- Jynelle G, San Diego, CA, 7/5/2008
  • Just Delightful! Bob and his band were so much fun! This was the first Holiday Party we've had where people got up and danced! This hasn't happened in 5 years of parties! Everybody loved bob and the group. This is the second time we have hired them and it just gets better each time. Thanks again Bob! -- Ronnie C, Marina Del Rey, CA, 12/13/2008
  • Fantastic. His sax playing added so much elegance to our rehearsal dinner. I would hire him for another event and would recommend him to others. -- Kate B, Santa Barbara, CA, 5/15/2008
  • Bob Crail's music for my engagement party was just perfect! He really knows how create an atmosphere. He showed up early and I could tell he took a genuine interest in making sure the music was what we wanted. His playing was never "in the way" and our guests were able converse and enjoy themselves. Rich and I are both so happy that we decided to have strolling sax. Bob is just all around great!!! -- Shelly L, Malibu, CA, 8/3/2008
  • Everyone who attended Gloria's birthday party last Saturday commented that Bob and his band added fabulous ambience to this special celebration. The band's repertoire was astounding! Bob and his band certainly know how to deliver first class musical entertainment! The birthday "girl" and her guests are still glowing from this memorable event. I highly recommend Bob Crail to anyone who wishes to enjoy a musical "treat". -- Marianna M, Marina Del Rey, CA, 10/4/2008
  • It was a pleasure to have Bob play at my wedding reception, it made the whole event so much more beautiful. While we were on the terrace overlooking the ocean and the sun was setting, the saxophone was the perfect accompainiment. He is a great player! -- Anya V, Malibu, CA, 7/14/2007
  • Bob's saxophone made our party so special! Bob is a real pro! He has played for us on several occasions and always knows exactly how the music should be handled. We have had him as a solo performer and with his group. A wonderful guy who cares about his audience! -- Donnie B, Pacific Palisades, CA, 6/1/2008
  • He did exacly what we asked him to do! The guests loved his performance. -- Sandy W, Oak Park, CA, 5/22/2008
  • Bob has played for us before and is always a pleasure to listen to. He really goes all out to make sure we have the right music for the situation. Thanks again Mr. Bob! -- Donnie B, Los Angeles, CA, 5/5/2007
  • Bob was promt, very polite, did the songs I requested. He is versatile. -- Jerry L, Laguna Beach, CA, 9/4/2010
  • bob crail presentation of self, professionalism exceeded our expectation. he is also very flexible in taking requests on the spot and a versatile performer. will definitely hire him every time we will have a special event like this. thanks. -- Delia C, Anaheim, CA, 12/31/2006
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