🎵 Featured 80s Sax Tracks & Live Recordings
Classic 80s Power Sax Collection
A curated collection of live 80s saxophone cover songs and iconic sax solos.
📼 Live 80s Sax Performance Videos
Power Sax Classics – Live 80s Saxophonist
Watch Jim Gentry perform powerful live 80s sax solos and classic sax features perfect for tribute bands and high-end venues.
Midnight Sessions – Smooth 80s Sax
Smooth, late-night 80s saxophone tracks ideal for hotel lounges, casinos, and upscale events across California and Nevada.
Electric Dreams – 80s-Inspired Sax & Synth
Synthwave-influenced 80s saxophone performances that capture the retro-cool sound of the decade for modern audiences.
Authentic 80s Saxophonist for Hire in California & Nevada
About Jim Gentry – 80s Power Sax for Touring Tribute Shows
Jim Gentry is a California-based tenor saxophonist specializing in the unmistakable Power Sax sound that defined the 1980s. With over two decades of professional experience and more than 100 live performances, Jim brings authentic 80s energy to the stage—perfect for touring tribute bands, high-end venues, casinos, hotels, and large-scale events across California and Nevada.
Jim is sought after for his ability to recreate the iconic sax hooks, solos, and intros that made the 80s unforgettable. From the smooth emotion of “Careless Whisper” to the high-octane fire of “Maneater” and the nightlife swagger of “Baker Street,” Jim delivers every solo with precision, confidence, and retro-cool flair that keeps audiences locked in.
Trained at Berklee College of Music and mentored by legends such as James Williams (Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers), Jim combines technical mastery with a deep understanding of the era’s sound. He’s toured, recorded, and performed in a wide range of musical settings, but his true passion is bringing the golden age of sax-driven pop back to life.
Services & Ideal Fits for 80s Tribute & Touring Bands
- Touring 80s tribute bands
- Hall & Oates live tribute shows
- Rolling Stones tribute acts needing iconic 80s-era sax parts
- Event planners booking high-end 80s entertainment
- Casino, hotel, and resort entertainment directors
- Large private events, corporate shows, and destination venues
With a huge catalog of 80s sax classics ready to go—and many memorized—Jim requires minimal rehearsal and integrates seamlessly into professional touring bands. He travels throughout all of California and Nevada, offering a clean, polished stage presence and the reliability expected in top-tier performance settings.
If you’re searching for an 80s saxophonist for hire, a live 80s band sax player, or a professional sax player for touring shows anywhere in CA or NV, Jim delivers the real deal: unforgettable tone, high-energy performance, and the signature Power Sax sound that keeps crowds dancing.
Contact & Booking Info
📩 Ready to book an 80s saxophonist for your next tour or event?
Email Jim at
classic80spowersax@gmail.com
to discuss availability for touring 80s tribute bands, casinos, hotels, and high-end venues across California
and Nevada.
🎶 Signature 80s Tenor Sax Tunes for Live Tribute Shows
Here is a sample list of live 80s saxophone tunes and classic sax features Jim can perform with your band or production:
- Tender Years - On the Dark Side (John Cafferty)
- Do You Believe in Love - Hip to Be Square - The Heart of Rock & Roll (Huey Lewis)
- FM (Steely Dan)
- Touch Me (The Doors)
- Baker Street (Gerry Rafferty)
- The Heat Is On (Glenn Frey)
- It’s Still Rock & Roll to Me - You May Be Right (Billy Joel)
- Who Can It Be Now (Men at Work)
- Just the Two of Us (Grover Washington Jr.)
- Money (Pink Floyd)
- Rio (Duran Duran)
- True (Spandau Ballet)
- Only the Lonely (The Motels)
- Old Time Rock & Roll (Bob Seger)
- Miss You - Brown Sugar (The Rolling Stones)
- Careless Whisper (George Michael)
- Smooth Operator (Sade)
- Super Freak (Rick James)
- Maneater - I Can't Go for That (Hall & Oates)
- Harden My Heart (Quarterflash)
- Morning Dance (Spyro Gyra)
- Takin' It to the Streets (Doobie Brothers)
- Caribbean Queen (Billy Ocean)
- Tequila (The Champs)
- and many more.