Crissi on Sax High energy sax player adding a special touch to your event!

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Description Price
1 hour of Saxophone Music£200
2 x 45 minute sets of Saxophone Music£300
3 x 45 minute sets of Saxophone Music£400
PA Hire for playlist DJ service following sax set£150
All quotes include: - PA equipment and microphone - Playlist between sets - Up to 3 free song requests - Phone/video consultation to discuss how I can meet your event's needs! Mileage costs over 10 miles will be added upon enquiry at Β£0.56 per mile in line with Musicians Union rates.

About / Biography

Hey! I’m Crissi RB – based on the South coast but hailing from Yorkshire, music has always been at the heart of who I am, and I am passionate about creating atmosphere and memories for each event and client! I bring energy, soul, and a love for performance into every space I play in, whether it’s a high-energy wedding party, a chilled Ibiza-style event, or a smooth jazz set over some drinks, I’ll bring that extra something to your event!

I started professionally gigging in 2015 around the North East and Yorkshire, before I spent a year performing in Hong Kong for corporate events in 2018. I then graduated with a Master’s degree in Music in 2020; I’ve been grafting and growing ever since—applying my skills to a variety of exciting and demanding roles. I’m a classically trained clarinettist and a passionate saxophonist, and I’ve shaped my career around adaptability, professionalism, and heartfelt performance.

I have played lead tenor saxophone in Bold Big Band—an award-winning 18-piece jazz ensemble known for its dynamic arrangements and powerful live shows. You’ll also find me on stage and on the dance floor with Bride and Groove, a vibrant wedding DJ agency where I perform live saxophone alongside DJs to bring the party to life. I love the energy of these events—every crowd is different, and I take pride in reading the room and adding just the right sound at the right time. I also play with function bands such as A Hot Minute, and I even swap my sax for keys in one of Encore’s most-booked ceilidh bands, the Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band.

I love playing a range of genres including House, Ibiza chill-out, Jazz, Pop, Soul, Funk, and Easy Listening, I am happy to play whichever style suits each occasion and audience. What sets my act apart is my ability to blend strong musicianship with sensitivity and flair. I bring a polished, professional presence to every performance, and I’m as committed to the small details as I am to the big moments!

I am also committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals and neurodivergent communities, with a focus on accessibility and representation in all aspects of my work.

With multiple weddings, parties, corporate events, festivals and live gigs under my belt, I’m no stranger to working closely with clients, adapting to different setups, and delivering exactly what’s needed—plus a little extra something.

I bring a personal touch, a high standard, and a genuine love for making people feel good through sound. If you’re looking for a saxophonist who’s as flexible as she is passionate, I’d love to bring that energy to your next event – drop me a message to find out more and let’s do this thing! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ·

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Southampton, Hampshire

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 10 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.

HOUSE/IBIZA:

Afraid to Feel – LF System

BED – Joel Corry

Benediction – Hot Natured

California Dreamin – Freischwimmer

Call on Me - Eric Prydz

Came Here for Love – Sigala ft. Ella Eyre

Cold Light – KC Lights ft. Leo Stannard

Cola – CamelPhat ft. Elderbrook

Deeper Love – Mike Mago

Destination Calabria – Alex Gaudino

Faded – ZHU

Fast Car – Jonas Blue ft. Dakota

Feel So Close - Calvin Harris

Fireball - Pitbull, John Ryan

Firestone – Kygo

Freed From Desire – Gala

Friday - Riton, Nightcrawlers, Mufasa

Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love) - DJ Spiller ft. Sophie Ellis Bextor

Head & Heart – Joel Corry ft. MNEK

Higher Love – Kygo ft. Whitney Houston

How Deep Is Your Love – Calvin Harris

I Got U – Duke Dumont ft. Jax Jones

Infinity 2008 – Guru Josh Project

Intoxicated – Martin Solveig

Jubel – Klingande

Levels – Avicii

Lola’s Theme - The Shapeshifters

Million Voices - Otto Knows

My Love - Route 94 ft. Jess Glynne

Ocean Drive – Duke Dumont

One Kiss – Calvin Harris ft. Dua Lipa

Prayer in C – Robin Schulz ft. Lilly Wood

Rather Be – Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne

Ready For Your Love – Gorgon City ft. MNEK

Ride It – Regard

Saltwater – Nora En Pure

Sexual Healing – Kygo ft. Marvin Gaye

Show Me Love – Robin S

Sing It Back – Ash ft. Naila

Smooth Operator – Scammacist ft. MYKA

So Good to Me – Chris Malinchak

So Many Times - Gadjo ft. Alexandra Prince

Spectrum (Say My Name) – Calvin Harris ft. Florence

Sweet Dreams - Klaas

Sweet Lovin’ – Sigala ft. Bryn Christopher

This Girl – Kungs

Waves – Mr Probz ft. Robin Schulz

What is Love 2016 – Lost Frequencies

Wish You Were Mine – Philip George

POP:

About Damn Time – Lizzo

Against All Odds – Phil Collins

All Night Long – Lionel Richie

Believe - Cher

Careless Whisper - George Michael

Crazy in Love – BeyoncΓ© ft. JAY-Z

Dancing Queen - ABBA

Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself - Jess Glynne

Easy On Me – Adele

Finesse – Bruno Mars

Forget You – CeeLo Green

Gold – Spandau Ballet

Hypersonic Missiles - Sam Fender

I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston

Is This Love - Bob Marley & The Wailers

It’s Not Unusual – Tom Jones

Juice – Lizzo

Man! I Feel Like A Woman – Shania Twain

Moondance – Van Morrison

Murder on the Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis Bextor

People Watching - Sam Fender

Pencil Full of Lead – Paolo Nutini

Pointless – Lewis Capaldi

Rain On Me - Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande

Rock DJ - Robbie Williams

Seventeen Going Under - Sam Fender

Stronger Than Me – Amy Winehouse

Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

Virtual Insanity – Jamiroquai

Walking on Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves

Wasn’t Expecting That – Jamie Lawson

SOUL/FUNK/MOTOWN:

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell

Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now – McFadden & Whitehead

Best of My Love – The Emotions

Blame It on the Boogie – The Jacksons

Everybody Needs Somebody to Love – Blues Brothers

Got to Be Real – Cheryl Lynn

Hallelujah I Love Her So – Ray Charles

I Say a Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin

I Wish – Stevie Wonder

I’m Coming Out – Diana Ross

I’m Every Woman – Chaka Khan

Just the Two of Us – Grover Washington Jr., Bill Withers

Le Freak – CHIC

Let’s Stay Together – Al Green

Lost in Music – Sister Sledge

Move on Up – Curtis Mayfield

My Girl – The Temptations

Never Too Much – Luther Vandross

Nights Over Egypt – The Jones Girls

Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry

Proud Mary – Tina Turner

Respect – Aretha Franklin

September – Earth, Wind & Fire

Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder

Smooth Operator – Sade

Son Of A Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield

Superstition – Stevie Wonder

Thinking of You – Sister Sledge

Treasure – Bruno Mars

Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars

Valerie – Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse

Young Hearts Run Free – Candi Station

JAZZ STANDARDS:

A Night in Tunisia

All Of Me

Autumn Leaves

Blue Bossa

Blue Moon

Cantaloupe Island

Desafinado

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore

Fly Me To The Moon

Girl From Ipanema

Have You Met Miss Jones

How High The Moon

L-O-V-E

Manteca

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy

Misty

My Funny Valentine

Nature Boy

Pick Up The Pieces

Polkadots and Moonbeams

Smile

Song For My Father

Summertime

Take 5

Take The A Train

There Will Never Be Another You

Watermelon Man

Witchcraft

Work Song

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

I'm very easy - all I need is a wall socket and I can plug in my extension and my gear! If I am working alongside a DJ, I need to ensure they are happy for me to plug into an XLR port on their decks!


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I provide my own sound equipment (PA, mixer, extension cable, microphone), and can provide a lighting rig if required!


What information do you require about a venue?

I require any specific directions to help me get to the venue, and information about parking/where I need to load in. If there is a specific room I need to be in, that would be great too. If there is a sound limiter, it would be good to know ahead of the gig!


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

Absolutely, I can connect Spotify to my PA before, between or after my sets - I have premade playlists that I can put on, but also more than happy for the client to use their own playlist!

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The best gig - I played for a BBC wrap party at the BALTIC in Newcastle Upon Tyne and had to stop myself fangirling!! The best venue would have to be the Hong Kong Cultural Convention Centre, it was an incredible experience!


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

I have been influenced by a number of artists so that's hard to answer! My favourite old school tune has to be The Way You Look Tonight... but the greatest song of all time has to be Luther Vandross - Never Too Much. It gets the crowd up and going, and it so gorgeous to play sax over the top!


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

I started out as a classically trained clarinettist where I very quickly discovered that I am an incredibly energetic performer, and am much more suited to performing on the dancefloor! This was strengthened when I joined a ceilidh band and continued to grow my love of crowd work and getting the clients involved! I quickly built up my contacts, and last year performed at over 200 events!


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

Ooh.. it's a cop out to say all events, so I would say festivals and weddings - I just love to see people up and dancing and having the best time!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I like to arrive between 30-40 minutes prior to my performance - this gives me enough time to get set up, warmed up and ready for the show! My performance times hugely vary, but the most popular booking tends to be 2 x 45-60 minute performances with a break in between. This is not exclusive though!


Are you happy to perform outside?

More than happy to perform outside, however I would require cover (if the weather is bad that is!) and access to a power supply.


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

I have a setlist that clients can choose from, however I am always up for learning new songs too! I often ask the client to pull together a playlist of their ideal songs, and from there I can see which I already know, and which I can learn for the event - I'm very flexible!


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Energetic and Passionate!! The performance isn't about me - it's about getting the crowd involved and making the clients happy!

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Ceilidh

Jazz

Blues

Latin Jazz

Postmodern Jukebox Jazz

Electronic

House

Ibiza Club

Easy Listening

Background Music

Pop

Disco

Funk

Motown

Soul

Indie

Features:

PAT tested

Instrumental

Public liability insurance

DJ / background music options

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

Uses backing tracks

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