When You Need Live Music in Ottawa, You Need Sax Appeal!
Known as Canada’s Premier Saxophone Ensemble, Sax Appeal is a unique professional saxophone ensemble (comprised of a Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone saxophone) located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
As the most extraordinary ensemble in the region, Sax Appeal is transforming the musical landscape in Canada with their distinctive sound, look and feel ! Check out this short documentary film exploring how Sax Appeal became a reality.
Excellent musicians and a great variety of musical styles suitable for any occasion are hallmarks of Sax Appeal. Equally comfortable playing any musical genre ranging from jazz to classical to literally everything in-between, the versatility of this saxophone ensemble is unmatched.
From wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions and diplomatic functions, to birthdays, retirement homes, Christmas parties and festivals (such as the Ottawa Jazz Festival and the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival), a Sax Appeal performance will leave your guests in awe.
As an active member of the Canadian Federation of Musicians, we also book any other kind of musical ensemble that you or your clients may need. But if you’re looking for something to really make your event remembered, we also offer all-saxophone duets and trios to make your special event saxy! Inquire about our special rates for charitable organizations and not-for-profit events.
To make your event truly unforgettable, you need to have an ensemble that is as equally distinctive!
Always the Right Feel With Sax Appeal!
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WHY US
Bring elegance, class and lasting memories to your event with Sax Appeal! As the most extraordinary ensemble in the region, Sax Appeal is transforming the musical landscape in Canada with their distinctive sound, look and feel. When you hire Sax Appeal, you can expect the highest level of musical talent, customer service and organizational skills. Whatever style and feel you wish to achieve for your event, we customize our services to match.
Have your guests talking about how much sophistication a unique all-saxophone ensemble brings to your function! We do everything possible to make sure that your guests are provided with the perfect musical ambiance. End your evening on a good note and get some Sax Appeal today!
Sax Appeal prides itself by adhering to the following professional fundamentals:
Sound Quality
We will exceed your expectations from a musical perspective. All musicians in Sax Appeal are professionals and members of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada. Most players have >30 years experience (each) and have performed individually with almost every other kind of band you can think of. Everything we play is pleasant to the ear and is sure to impress.
Equipment
Sax Appeal provides all of its own equipment for an acoustic performance. This includes music stands, lights, saxophone stands and charts. While amplification can be arranged depending on the location and needs of your event, we really do not have much ‘gear’. The most we may require is an electrical outlet for our lights.
Attention To Detail
We will exceed your expectations from an organizational and logistical perspective.
Our presentation is second to none! Depending on what kind of feel you wish to portray, Sax Appeal is comfortable playing in either tuxedos for formal events (which is our normal default dress code), or we would be pleased to tailor our outfits to adhere to suit your needs. For example – Having a backyard wedding anniversary party in the middle of the summer and wish us to wear shorts and a t-shirt ? No problem. It would be our pleasure.
Fedoras (of course) are always a stable part of every performance!
Versatility
Versatility is one of the most important services we specialize in!
We understand the need for flexibility and will always work with you to help make sure your event is a complete success.
Whether you have been organizing your event for a few hours or a few hundred hours, sometimes even the most organized plans need to be tweaked at the last minute. Should any of your circumstances ever change either before or during your special event, we will adapt and work together to provide seamless services so that your needs are not only fulfilled, but surpassed.
Depending on your needs, Sax Appeal can either stand or sit while performing, or even physically move in the middle of a set from one room to another (or even outside) to better accommodate your event.
As an active member of the Canadian Federation of Musicians (Musicians’ Association of Ottawa-Gatineau Local 180), we can help find any other kind of musical talent that you or your clients may need. Perhaps your event calls for a more traditional jazz combo, a singer, rock band, big band or anything in-between, it would be our pleasure to assist. As music is our business, we only work with professionals whose job it is to make your event a complete success.
Superior Customer Service
The founder and leader of Sax Appeal (Jarrod Goldsmith) has many years of unparalleled customer service experience who constantly delivers on his word and provides both prompt and courteous service. Always. Even if this is the first time you are organizing an event or are a seasoned pro, Jarrod will take as much time as necessary to make you feel at ease and confident.
As a community and entrepreneur business leader himself, Jarrod Goldsmith understands that it’s one thing to provide professional music services, but another to build credibility, trust and reliability. When you work with Sax Appeal, you’ll get the best of both worlds!
Besides being an accomplished musician, Jarrod Goldsmith is also an avid entrepreneur and created eSAX (The Entrepreneur Social Advantage Experience); an entrepreneur networking community and trade show for small business and hosts both the eSAX podcast series on entrepreneur leadership, and Ask The Fedora YouTube video channel on entrepreneurial networking, branding, marketing and business.
Plus, Jarrod also founded and hosts eXclusive eXperience events, an opportunity to leverage Ottawa’s leading networking experience for senior executives.
Whether you’re a new business owner, aspiring, or seasoned entrepreneur, you must realize the value that networking events have to offer. Here is an overview to give you an idea on what to expect from attending an eSAX entrepreneur networking event! Plus, here’s the epic #MannequinChallenge video that will also show you the overall lay-out of eSAX.
Feel free to connect with Jarrod on LinkedIn!