Sophie Sax London-based female saxophonist, specialising in pop, house, and jazz!

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The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of East London. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
Solo sax:
Short performance: £205
up to 15 minutes
1 hour: £349
either straight through or 2 x 30 minute sets
1.5 hours: £384
either straight through or 3 x 30 minute sets/2 x 45 minute sets
2 hours: £419
2 x 1 hour sets or 4 x 30 minute sets
3 hours: £558
3 x 1 hour sets or 4 x 45 minute sets
Duo (Sax + Percussion or Sax + Vocals)
Short performance: £363
up to 15 minutes
1 hour: £698
either straight through or 2 x 30 minute sets
1.5 hours: £741
either straight through or 3 x 30 minute sets/2 x 45 minute sets
2 hours: £808
2 x 1 hour sets or 4 x 30 minute sets
3 hours: £1077
3 x 1 hour sets or 4 x 45 minute sets
Trio (Sax, Percussion and Vocals)
Short performance: £544
up to 15 minutes
1 hour: £1010
either straight through or 2 x 30 minute sets
1.5 hours: £1111
either straight through or 3 x 30 minute sets/2 x 45 minute sets
2 hours: £1212
2 x 1 hour sets or 4 x 30 minute sets
3 hours: £1556
3 x 1 hour sets or 4 x 45 minute sets
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About / Biography

Sophie is a freelance saxophonist based in London. She graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with a BMus (Hons) in Saxophone Performance in 2019.

She takes on regular performances with award-winning function bands, and in addition to this, she also takes on regular jazz, afrobeat and hip-hop gigs, hosting jam nights, and playing more traditional big-band jazz with a London-based orchestra.

Outside of pop function work, Sophie is a keen jazz musician, playing Baritone Saxophone and Bass clarinet. Sophie also enjoys attending jazz and fusion jams in her local area, especially the Orii jam held on Monday nights.

She has over a decade of professional performing and recording experience, in every genre imaginable - from the classical, and jungle, to afrobeat and pop!

Sophie provides a full audio setup for all performances with her own microphones, laptop and PA system, as well as being a wireless roaming saxophonist for performances if required.


Notable performances in recent years include:

  • Crazy Bear - Beaconsfield - New Year's Eve performance
  • London Jazz Orchestra
  • MC Solomon - Behind the Mask UK Tour
  • Television appearance with Channel 4 & Netflix
  • "A Concert For Tina" London Jazz Orchestra - American International Church
  • Christmas with the Seven Steps Big Band
  • (Im)Possibilities at the London Jazz Festival - Southbank Centre
  • Pride In London - London Musical Theatre Orchestra - Trafalgar Square Stage

Reviews (4)

There are currently 4 user ratings for Sophie Sax

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in East London

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Chill/Ibiza/Club style:

Ed Sheeran - I See Fire (Kygo remix)

Ed Sheeran & Passenger - No Diggity Vs. Thrift Shop

Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing (Kygo remix)

Kyla La Grange - Cut Your Teeth (Kygo remix)

Glue

Sun Is Shining

World Hold On

Needin U

Don’t Forget My Love

Cold Heart

Solu Music

Changes

So Many Times

Benediction

Head and Heart

Hideaway

Finally

Sonnentanz

Wanna Dance With Somebody

Coldplay - Midnight (Kygo remix)

Jakubi - Can't Afford It All (Kygo Remix)

The XX - Angels (Kygo Edit)

Syn Cole - Miami 82 (Kygo Edit)

James Blake - Limit to Your Love (Kygo Remix)

AHA - Take On Me (Kygo Remix)

Henry Green - Electric Feel (Kygo Remix)

Boney M - Sunny (Dear Pluche Remix)

Kungs vs Cookin’ on Three Burners – This Girl

Kygo & Whitney Houston – Higher Love

Klingande - Jubel

MK - 17

Justin Bieber - Sorry

Flowers (feat. JayKae & MALIKA)

Body - Loud Luxury Feat. Brando

Just Got Paid - Sigala, Ella Eyre & Meghan Trainor Feat. French Montana

More Than Friends - (VIP Mix) - James Hype & Kelli-Leigh

Pump It Up - Endor

Pop functions:

Aint No Mountain High Enough

Come and Get Your Love

Crazy In Love

Do Your Thing

Feel For You

Flowers

Gimme Some More

Happy

Heartbroken

I Feel Good

I Like It Like That

Move On Up

Praise You

Next Episode

Sexual Healing

Sweet Dreams

Seven Nation Army

Sweet Like Chocolate

The Preacher

Think About Things

Valerie

This Will Be

9 To 5

500 Miles

Bad Guy

Don't Stop Believin'

Don't Start Now

Get Lucky

I'm A Believer

Johnny B Goode

Juice

King Of The Swingers

Little Lion Man

Livin On A Prayer

I Feel Like a Woman

Play That Funky Music

Proud Mary

River Deep, Mountain High

Sex On Fire

Shut Up and Dance

Summer of 69

Suspicious Minds

Take On Me

Simply The Best

Uptown Funk

Teenage Dirtbag

Sir Duke

Superstition

I Wish

Dancing queen

Mamma Mia

Many more by request!

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Power - at least one UK plug socket to plug in the PA system near the performance area. If not near the performance area a long extension lead would need to be supplied.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I can provide a full sound system but no lighting.


What information do you require about a venue?

Parking information and venue manager's details if possible.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

Impossibilities in Milton Court Theatre in March 2024. Such an amazing gig with some incredible musicians, containing entirely new music that had been written by our band since January 2024. Sound technician was also incredible!


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

Freelance saxophonist and instrumental teacher based in London. Trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama from 2015-2020.
Over 10 years’ experience of professional musicianship spanning pop and hip-hop to Berber and Kurdish ensemble music. Started gigging after covid restrictions lifted, performing at weddings and corporate events as saxophonist in different size function bands.

Recent highlights include: Wilderness Festival, Boomtown Festival, Silk Road Festival Launch Night in Barbados, Claridges, Harrods, Brighton Fringe, the National Theatre River Stage and the Millennium Centre, Wales.

This year: Glastonbury and Shambala Festivals, in my all-female brass band She’s Got Brass.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Festivals are a huge favourite of mine as the crowds are amazing.

Weddings are also my favourite! It's such an amazing feeling being a part of the couple's special day.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Arrival: 45 minutes before the performance
Set up / pack down: 30-40 minutes


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, just need access to a power supply!


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I can learn specific songs but just need enough time to learn requests! I would kindly ask for 2 weeks notice at minimum of any song requests.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

"Sophie was truly amazing, very polite and very professional. "
"Sophie was amazing and very communicative, super accommodating and very talented, my best recommendation."
"Sophie was absolutely brilliant and made our night that extra bit special! She was very helpful, on time, friendly and assuring. And her talent is insane. All our guests said how brilliant she was. Would highly recommend. "

Recent Clients

Sophie Sax has performed for these clients:

Dentons

Harrods

Claridges

Wales Millenium Centre

Netflix

Channel 4

Newbury Race Course

Venues

Sophie Sax has performed at these venues:

Wilderness Festival

Boomtown Festival

Silk Road Festival Launch Night in Barbados

Claridges

Harrods

Brighton Fringe

National Theatre River Stage

Millennium Centre, Wales

Camp Bestival

Camp Kindling

Great Escape Festival

The Jago, Dalston

Hootananny, Brixton

Grow, Hackney

Temple Of Art and Music

Colour Factory

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