A classically-trained jazz musician, Jay has been playing saxophones professionally for over 20 years. A Wisconsin native, he began his performance career with the Nancy Rago Big Band while still in High School. Jay quickly thereafter began playing with numerous bands at venues all over the midwest eventually leading him to premier jazz clubs in the USA and overseas. He has appeared in jazz clubs all over the world including St. Petersburg, Russia; Venice, Italy; and Tokyo, Japan. Over the years Jay has also performed in various stage shows and musical productions and has been a band leader and arranger for over a decade. Jay now calls Groveland, Florida home and is thrilled to be entertaining as a solo artist throughout Central Florida.  Jay also collaborates with some of the finest Jazz Musicians in the Greater Orlando Area as the leader and arranger for the Class Act Band.

 

About the Solo Sax Shows

Perfect for Cocktail Hours, Dinner Music and Private Parties, Seasoned Saxophonist Jay Guess will entertain your crowd with a great mix of music, including Easy Listening, Jazz, and Classic American Favorites. Utilizing professionally recorded backing tracks Jay plays it all, from hit songs by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, to the Big Band Sounds of Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington to the Jazz Recording Artists of today. 

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About the Class Act Band

The Class Act Band is the perfect musical choice for any large, special event. Whether your guests are wanting to hear relaxing and romantic dinner music, sip wine while listening to cool jazz, or are in the mood to relive the Swing Era on the dance floor, the world-class musicians of the Class Act Band have you covered.