-Master's Degree in Music with an Emphasis in Jazz Studies -Best Blues/Pop/Rock Soloist - Downbeat Graduate Student Music Awards -Specializing in Improvisation and Woodwinds
I play tenor, alto, soprano, and baritone saxophone, and double on flute, clarinet, various world flutes, and EWI. I can read written parts, create my own parts, and improvise over all genres. I studied jazz, and regularly perform and record with bands playing Soul, RnB, Jazz, Smooth Jazz, EDM, Latin, Hip-Hop, Rock, Pop, and more.
I have played on many albums and singles and released a record under my own name as well. I perform and teach music full-time in Denver Colorado. I have the ability and means to mix my own track, so that it is ready to be placed in finished songs.
Influences:
A few of my influences are Michael Brecker, Jeff Coffin and Clarence Clemons for pop/rock styled recordings and Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, and Sonny Stitt for jazz style.
Equipment:
Yamaha 62 Tenor Saxophone, Conn 10m Tenor Saxophone, Yamaha 62 Alto Saxophone, P. Mauriat System 76 2nd Ed. Soprano Saxophone, Singer's Day 2001 Baritone Saxophone, Altus-Azumi Flute, Yamaha 64 Wood Clarinet, Akai EWI 5000, Conn C-Melody Saxophone, Yamaha 221 II Bass Clarinet, Thomann 200 Piccolo, Startone Alto Flute, Yamaha Venova.
World Flutes:
Native American Flute, Japanese Shakuhachi, Andean Quena, Indian Bansuri, Chinese Dizi, Chinese Xiao, Irish Flute, Irish Tin Penny Whistle, Ocarina, Peruvian Pan Flute, Fife, Recorder, Russian Svirel, Ukrainian Sopilka, and Ukrainian Djolomyga
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Credits
- Cubano Smoke - LC's Latin Jazz Band
- Sugar In My Bowl - Natalie Bancroft
- Nighthawks at McCoys - Time
- living room - Ryan Vetter
- Saxy Nights - Suve
- Secret - Ezrato
- Spellbound - Gary Dean Smith
- Talk Tonight - Fabian Friend
- Jo Dil Tha Mera - Pankaj Dave
- Todos Somos Duenos De Aqui - Laban
- Magical Thinking - Bedroom Days
- Forgive Me - u-sayn
- The One I Praise - Rachel Hughes
- Move - Timothy Jayy
- Prehensile Tales - Pattern Seeking Animals
- Under a Shadow of Blue - Peter Berglund
- Sweet Seasons - Ben Anderson Jr.
- The Hero's Journey - Jeff Miguel
- You're Just Like Pop Music - YonKaGor
- Time Travel - Kenny Motion
- Trouble With Love - James Nagle
- Magic Places - Causeway Stars
- I Remember - Deerock & Taye
- Hometown - Frame Culture & Aurora
- Restless Love - AJ Rivlin
- Love Go On Rough - Jane Zhang
114 Reviews - 25 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedAnother dope solo, Jeff always comes through, he makes any song sound awesome!!!!
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Jeff always comes through with dope sax solos and sax chorus sections, he has the talent to make magic happen every time!!!!
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Awesome as always, thanks Jeff!!!
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Jeff is a bad ass sax man, he always comes through with the perfect solos and fill-ins every time!!!
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Awesome as always, dope solo on my jazz funk track, Jeff always comes up with the right sound for the track he is playing on, I highly recommend!!!
check_circleVerifiedJeff did a great job once again, putting some real tasty sax on a tune. Gave me what I wanted and added in some options too that I ended up using as well. Recorded well, and played well. Highly recommend.
check_circleVerifiedReally reliable, good communication
I just sent in my Sax solo ideas and they were able to play it real nicely :)
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Jeff is always awesome on all the tracks he has played for me, he comes through every time, I highly recommend!!!
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My go-to Sax player. I have been benefitting from Jeff's talents for five years now and know when I need a reliable sax track, Jeff is my first call. Thanks, as always!
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Awesome sax man, he can play any type of music, Jeff makes any track sound dope! I highly recommend!!!
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Jeff is an extremely talented professional. His communication is great, delivery was very timely, and parts are tremendous! Will certainly use again. Thanks so much Jeff!
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Jeff has now played on a number of tunes for me, and he is always my first call for sax work. He has continuously delivered impeccable, insightful, creative tracks… and they always arrive within a few days of my contacting him. I rarely sit down in my studio to start a new tune now without assuming there will be sax parts in there somewhere… and Jeff’s going to play them perfectly. Thank you Jeff once again, for always adding the best seasoning to my music!
check_circleVerifiedJeff is a Masterful Player. So easy to work with too. He has played on several of my tunes and I will always come back for more.
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It is hard to keep coming up with new things to say about Jeff because I have worked with him on so many songs and have been extremely satisfied with his great playing, attention to details and instructions - not to mention his easy-going communication. He is my A-list sax player whenever my songs call for sax parts.
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Jeff and I have worked together now on two projects, and he always delivers the absolutely perfect tracks! Jeff has an extraordinary musical intuition, and he knows exactly what will work on any given track. His confidence, ability, and performance is nothing short of amazing. It’s always a pleasure working with Jeff, and I'm looking forward to working with him again soon!
check_circleVerifiedJeff is a very accomplished saxophone player whose work on my project was superb! This was my second time working with Jeff, and once again his beautiful tone and inspiring performance totally elevated my song. He understood my vision for the sax part for my jazz ballad, and he and I communicated very well (as we did on our first project together). I highly recommend Jeff Miguel to anyone seeking a sax player who is experienced, versatile, friendly, and (quite simply) a consummate pro.
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What a great job by Jeff.
This was my fifth time working with him.
He is a great artist.
I will definitely work with him in the future.
Many thanks 
check_circleVerifiedSpot on. Gave him a lot of freedom and he knew what what to do- and made it even better than I imagined. So there ya go, people. He can play right in the pocket- very rootsy and bluesy and at the turn of the hat play some really nice out vibes as called for. Fab experience.
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Timely response with on-the-mark parts for a song with lots of key changes. Great job.
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Jeff always comes through for me with great tracks. He is so easy to work with and delivers what I requested, often giving me many options to choose from, stylistically. A Go-to musician for sure.
Interview with Jeff Miguel
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Releasing my 2nd album where I played all the instruments, recorded, composed, and produced it all myself.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am forming a new jazz saxophone ensemble similar to Super Sax.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital. Ease of process.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Most commonly, I am asked to improvise or play precomposed parts on saxophone.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Which type of saxophone do you want me to play? What are the time markers I will be playing at? Do you have sheet music, chord sheets, or midi files? What kind of articulation do you want? What kind of improvisation do you want? Are there any audio examples that are similar to what you want me to sound like? Do you want the sax to sound exactly like the midi samples or do you want something else?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Have a clear vision for what you want the saxophone to do. Have specifics(i.e. time or measure markers, articulation directions-legato/staccato, which kind of saxophone you would like, what kind of improvisation-sparse and smooth/high and screaming, etc.)
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Quality guaranteed.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: That I wake up every morning loving what I do.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My sax and 4 reeds!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I began studying saxophone at age ten. I studied privately for many years, completed a M.A. in Music, and now I have been playing and teaching professionally for several years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I pride myself in versatility, however, my style has been described as smooth, rhythmic, soulful, and powerful.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I am happy to work with any artist that is making quality music and is passionate about their project.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Proper microphone placement is critcal for having a balanced sound on saxophone. Many people do this incorrectly by aiming the mic directly into the bell of the instrument.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I work primarily with pop, rock, jazz, blues, and soul artists.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I prioritize my tone quality and sound very heavily.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I can bring a variety of sounds from a screaming tenor sax solo to a soft soprano sax melody.
I was the Saxophonist in this production
- SaxophoneAverage price - $200 per song
I will revise if I make note/rhythm/intonation errors.
Revisions to change stylistic and aesthetic elements, that were not stated initially, cost extra.
When finished, send link and credit me.
- Rode NT1-A Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 Audio Interface
- Logic Pro X
- M2 Mac Mini Pro
- Sony MDR-7506 Studio Headphones
- JBL Professional LSR305 Studio Monitors
