Baron Raymonde – Saxophonist
Baron Raymonde, a highly accomplished saxophonist, was born in New York City. His musical journey began at age six, studying piano under Dr. Emile Del Terzo at Carnegie Hall Studios. By nine, he had picked up the saxophone, setting the stage for a lifelong passion. Baron pursued his education at the University of North Texas, earning both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in music.
After college, Baron embarked on an 11-year tour with Matt “Guitar” Murphy of the Blues Brothers, recording on Murphy’s album The Blues Don’t Bother Me. Over the years, he has performed with an impressive array of artists, including Rod Stewart (as the featured saxophonist on Stewart’s Human Tour), Wayne Newton, Levon Helm, Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, Gloria Gaynor, the Original Blues Brothers Band, and the G.E. Smith Band.
Baron’s talents extend beyond live performances to studio recordings and compositions. He contributed to the Grammy-winning album Voyage to India by India.Arie and played on Southside Johnny’s Grapefruit Moon. His TV credits include performances for themes on Michael’s Place, Quench, and the closing theme for NBC’s Today Show. He also composed music for The Ricki Lake Show.
In theater, Baron toured with the Broadway show Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues and performed in the Off-Broadway production Love, Janis. His film credits include a performance in August Rush and playing saxophone on PBS’s American Masters series, Women of Tin Pan Alley.
Baron’s contributions to music earned him induction into the New York Blues Hall of Fame at B.B. King’s in NYC. He has also played with Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, filling in for Stan Harrison during their European tour. Currently, he performs with actor Vincent Pastore’s Gangster Squad band throughout the New York Metropolitan Area.
Most recently, Baron performed with Wayne Newton at the Mohegan Sun Arena, continuing a distinguished career that highlights his extraordinary versatility and dedication to music.