| Description | Price |
| 90 minutes of solo sax with backing tracks. 2 x 45 mins or 3 x 30 mins with 20-30 mins break(s) in-between. | £500 |
| 60 minutes of solo sax with backing tracks. 1 x 60 mins or 2 x 30 mins with 20-30 mins break in-between. | £350 |
I have over 30 years experience as a professional saxophonist, with my roots being firmly embedded in the jazz and popular music scene. I spent three years studying at City of Leeds College of music, at which time I was already performing semi-professionally. Following my graduation I went fully professional and began a career which would see me travel all over the world, often performing at high profile events. I have performed at some of the Worlds most prestigeous venue's as a band member, but also featured extensively as a soloist at venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, London. I have had the priveledge to share the stage with artists such as Alfie Boe, Gary Barlow, Katherine Jenkins, Ed Sheeran and Shirley Bassey. I have enjoyed performing everything from initmate small jazz ensembles for the Royal family at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, to performing with large orchestras for high profile televised events.
I am now mainly focussing my attention on performing as a soloist where I am specializing in the Ibiza / Dance Sax style. However, I am a versatile musician who can also offer jazz, pop and easy listening for venues and clients where requested.
Based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
= areas covered (up to 500 miles)
= free travel (up to 10 miles)
Sample dance set repertoire:
Infinity - Guru Josh Project
This Girl - Kungs
Changes - Faul & Wad
Would I Lie To You - David Guetta
Sweet Dreams - Lika Morgan
Say Something - Karen Harding
Sweet Loving - Sigala
Crazy What Love Can Do - Becky Hill
Destination Calabria - Alex Gaudino
Promises - Calvin Harris/Sam Smith
Don’t You Worry Child - SHM
Baby Don’t Hurt Me - David Guetta
Places - Martin Solveig
Sthlm Sunset - Ehrling
Intoxicated - Martin Solveig
Finally - Mr Belt & Wezol
Jubel - Klingande
Baker Street - House Remix
Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi Remix
Edge of Seventeen - Waki
Azizam - Ed Sheeran (Club Version)
Levels - Avicii
Give Me Your Love - Sigala
Gatluak - Bakermat
Soul Sacrifice - Dombresky
Bring The Love - Bakermat
Baby - Bakermat
Without Ya - Bakermat
Baianá - Bakermat
Physical - Dua Lipa (House Mix)
The Fate Of Ophelia - Taylor Swift (Club Remix)
Blinding Lights - The Weekend
Sorry - Joel Corry
Children - Robert Miles
The Bass in the Mirror - Jack Frost
Sax - Fleur East
Lola’s Theme - Shape Shifters
I will require 240v mains power close to the stage / performance area.
I am fully self contained and use an RCF Evox PA system, and I can also provide a basic lighting rig.
Please provide any directions to help find the venue if it is hidden away, and also the location of the nearest entrance to load in my equipment.
Yes, I am more than happy to run a Spotify play list before and in-between sets. I'm happy to choose the music or let the client choose if they have any specific requests.
I have played at many great gigs, but the Queens 90th birthday concert at Windsor Castle will take some beating. I got to perform with an orchestra backing some of my favourite singers including Kylie Minogue and Shirley Bassey. The best venue has to be the Royal Albert Hall in London. I have been priviledged to perform there many times, often as a soloist in front of a large band.
Gerald Albright and Michael Lington have been two of my biggest insprations for their soulful modern jazz saxophone solo's. More recently I have taken great inspiration from LuGotti for his Ibiza / dance vibes.
Gerald Albright performing Against All Odds with the Phil Collins Big Band has to be up there as one of my favourite songs.
I found myself a bit of a musical extrovert early on while playing in the school bands. When I was 17 somebody I was at school with knew somebody in a covers band playing pubs and clubs and they were looking for a new sax player. This opened the door to the popular music scene for me, and my style evolved accordingly.
I love playing at a variety of events, but anywhere with a crowd of people wanting to dance to my music currently gives me the best buzz.
I normally try to arrive 60 minutes before the start time to setup. Normally I perform 2 x 45 minutes sets with a break in-between. I can offer variations, but this is generally the most popular option.
I am more than happy to perform outside, providing that power is provided close by, along with suitable cover in the event of inclemental weather.
Generally I have a set repertoire, but I may be open to accomodate requests, depending if I have the time to prepare accordingly.
Quite simply 'FANTASTIC'
Various private parties
The Mallard, Doncaster
Counting House
Relish
The Temple
BMW
Royal Albert Hall - London
Queen Elizabeth Hall - London
Buckingham Palace - London
Windsor Castle - London
Twickenham Stadium - London
Silverstone - UK
Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh, Scotland
St. Jakob Arena - Basel, Switzerland
Hallenstadion - Zurich, Switzerland
Etihad Stadium - Melbourne, Australia
Jumeirah Beach Hotel - Dubai, UAE
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Jazz
House
Ibiza Club
Easy Listening
Background Music
Pop
Funk
Lighting system included
Instrumental
Public liability insurance
DJ / background music options
PA / sound system included
Uses backing tracks