Solon Z and the Sapphires

Solon Z and the Sapphires bring together some of Boston's most talented musicians with over 50 years of collective experience performing at prestigious events. The ensemble has headlined President Clinton's farewell concert and performed for the United Nations, demonstrating their caliber and versatility on national and international stages. This flexible big band orchestra can scale from a full 24-piece ensemble down to 9 or 6 pieces, adapting to venue size and budget while maintaining exceptional musical quality. Their repertoire spans straight big band, jazz, orchestra, opera, funk, disco, and pop, offering couples the ability to mix styles throughout their celebration. The group maintains a network of over 100 professional musicians, allowing them to assemble custom configurations tailored to each event's specific needs. Based in Brighton, Massachusetts, Solon Z and the Sapphires have earned recognition including the WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award in 2015. Their leader, Solon Z, has gained additional visibility with the hit song "We Wanna Run Free," featured in a KIA Motors television commercial.