I'm a seasoned session saxophonist in Los Angeles, known for blending genres with a dynamic flair and bringing captivating performances to elevate any recording project.
Cameron Black is a professional saxophonist in Los Angeles, renowned for his infectious energy and commanding stage presence. With over 20 years of experience and a diverse musical repertoire, he has performed on hundreds of tracks with artists from across the globe. He breathes this experience into every recording session and works closely with his clients to ensure they get exactly what they're searching for with each booking.
My Influences and Favorite Genres:
I’m influenced by legendary figures like Sonny Rollins, Sam Butera, Stan Getz, and Joshua Redman. I think my sound is an amalgamation of all four, a balance of passion and fun. My favorite genres to play include Funk, Soul, Rock, House, and Electronic, ensuring a dynamic and diverse musical experience.
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28 Reviews - 4 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedIncredible job as always. If you need bluesy yet tasteful sax, Cameron is the guy!
check_circleVerifiedCameron was super quick to respond and very professional. His work elevated my song, very pleased with the work. It fit the vibe of the track perfectly.
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Cameron is an amazing saxophone player. His response time is quick and delivers quality saxophone playing all the time. He was highly generous to not charge me extra for an additional saxophone solo part. Highly recommend!!!
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Cameron is a fantastic sax player. Definitely a pro and highly responsive to what I envisioned for my track. Couldn't be happier!
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Cameron is the one to get the job done! Working with him was super easy and the results were exactly what I was looking for. Would 10/10 recommend.
check_circleVerifiedAt the last moment, I realized my pop song arrangement lacks a fun sax solo. Cameron responded super fast and delivered a fun, energetic solo and fills. Great musical feel and phrasing! Clear communication. Thank you, Cameron!
check_circleVerifiedAwesome saxophone player! Fast turnaround and high quality recording sound, with smooth and kind communications.
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Quick & and easy, great wiht the SAX
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Cameron was a pleasure to work with, he delivered his parts very quickly and sounds amazing. Very talented musician!
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Cameron delivered a great job. super professional and skilled on saxophone. Good communication and fast delivery. I give Cameron my best recommendations.
check_circleVerifiedCameron did excelent work with the sax and took my song to a whole other level! Good communicatation and fast respond!
I will definitely use this guy more in the future.
check_circleVerifiedCameron delivered a really great sounding part and nailed what I was looking for. Very professional. Recommended!
check_circleVerifiedIt was a really good experience working with Cameron... absolutely professional , fast and amazing ! if you need sick sax tones , please contact him.
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Cameron was excellent. He recorded a tenor sax solo for me that was exactly what I was looking for. His playing was tasteful and the sax was recorded perfectly. He was prompt and professional the entire way. Highly recommended!
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Cameron is an awesome saxophone player, and every time I work with him he never fails to deliver awesome tracks. He's extremely talented, patient, and fast. Highly recommended.
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Cameron worked and played on a jazzy soul song, and he delivered a sax part that matched the tones of the song and was very willing to experiment with revisions. Definitely recommend him.
check_circleVerifiedHe killed it on the first take! For sure will hire Cameron again for sax playing!
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Great player, superfast turnaround! Highly recomended!
check_circleVerifiedGreat working with Cameron, he was able to understand the direction and style I was going for. Would hire him again 5*
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All this dude needs is one try :)
Interview with Cameron Black
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is a blend of rock, funk, and bossa nova style jazz. Since saxophone spans such a wide variety of genres, my influences as a teenager were all over the place, but my idols included Sam Butera, Sonny Rollins, and Stan Getz. I'd like to think my sound is a mixture between all three.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Don't be afraid to overshare references or ask for revisions! I love playing and part of working together online means communicating exactly what you're looking for.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I work with any genre, but I've mainly been seeing rock/electronic/funk sax making a resurgence. I love playing on any song, especially, rock, bossa nova, or blues-oriented.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My ability to communicate, both musically and verbally. I want to know exactly what you're looking for, and I can adapt very well to a song's particular "voice" and convey emotion very well with the instrument.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring over two decades of experience, including performing on hundreds of tracks and stages across the US and abroad. With that experience comes the more important skill of knowing exactly when to, and when not to, play. The saxophone is a unique instrument, and knowing how to use it correctly can make or break a song.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Typically, I receive a track from a client who will explain what's missing (a horn melody, a solo, etc.). Sometimes people will include a reference as far as the attitude or emotion they'd like me to convey, and if that is included I will listen to that after listening to their track. Once I understand what the client is looking for, I'll play multiple takes in my studio, then send to the client for confirmation. If they want something tweaked, I offer unlimited revisions until they are happy.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I'm currently using Logic Pro and recording through an Apogee Duet. Tenor, Alto, and Soprano saxophones are available.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I play saxophone on tracks spanning any and every genre. Whether it's a solo, a melody, or harmonies throughout a song, I work with artists to bring live sax to their tracks.
