Jon (Saxophonist) Smooth and Soulful Saxophonist for your wedding, function, party or event!

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 60 miles of Hounslow, Middlesex. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2 x 45 minute sets: £382
3 x 45 minute sets: £491
Background music inbetween sets can be provided from PA at no extra cost.
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About / Biography

The Saxophone is renowned as a classy, sexy and sophisticated instrument.....so let Jon bring his saxophones along to add touch of class to the proceedings!

Jon is a highly experienced wedding sax player, specialising as a live solo performer for weddings, parties, functions, and events.

His eclectic mix of smooth, soulful classics creates the perfect atmosphere for you and your guests, adding that extra special touch to your day. With over 20 years of performing experience, Jon is the ideal choice for drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts, photographs and more.

Music has been Jon’s passion since childhood, when he first picked up a recorder at the age of six. By 8, he was playing clarinet, and by 10, saxophone, quickly falling in love with the instrument that would shape his career. By 16, he had achieved the highest grades in both clarinet and saxophone, later going on to study music at university. Music runs in his family too, with both his mother and grandfather accomplished pianists, and his great uncle a saxophonist with the famous Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. For fun, Jon also plays trombone, flute, and harmonica.

Over the years, Jon has built a reputation for excellence in wedding and event entertainment. He performs both as a solo artist and with some of the top function bands across London and the South East, as well as working as a session musician with many well-known recording artists.

As Jon himself says:
"One of the main advantages of being a solo musician, apart from keeping costs under control, is that I can perform at even the smallest events, where space or sound may be a consideration, while blending into the background – just as it should be."

The perfect complement to your occasion.


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Reviews (9)

There are currently 9 user ratings for Jon (Saxophonist)

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Hounslow, Middlesex

Will travel up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 60 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.

Jazz

Ain t That A Kick In The Head, Dean Martin

Ain t That A Shame, Fats Domino

Beyond The Sea, Bobby Darin

Cry Me A River, Michael Bublé

Crazy Love, Michael Bublé

Desafinado, Antonio Carlos Jobim

Fly Me To The Moon, Frank Sinatra

Georgia On My Mind, Ray Charles

I Got Rhythm, 1950s Standards

It Had To Be You, 1920s Standards

Just The Way You Are, Harry Connick Jr

Lullaby Of Birdland, 1950s Standards

Me And Mrs Jones, Michael Bublé

Misty, Johnny Mathis

Route 66, 1940s Standards

Songbird, Kenny G

Stranger On The Shore, Acker Bilk

Summertime, Ella Fitzgerald

Take Five, The Dave Brubeck Quartet

The Girl From Ipanema, 1960s Standards

Unforgettable, Nat King Cole

What A Wonderful World, Michael Bublé

When I Fall In Love, Nat King Cole

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life, Frank Sinatra

Pop and Soul

1 - 2 - 3, Len Barry

A Million Love Songs, Take That

And I Love You So, Perry Como

Baker Street, Gerry Rafferty

Bring It On Home To Me, Sam Cooke

Careless Whisper, George Michael

Crazy, Patsy Cline

Endless Love, Lionel Ritchie

Everything I Do, I Do It For You, Bryan Adams

Have I Told You Lately, Rod Stewart

Heaven, Bryan Adams

Home, Michael Bublé

How Deep Is Your Love, Kelly Rowland/Bublé

I Got You (I Feel Good), James Brown

I Only Have Eyes for You, Rod Stewart

In Your Eyes, George Benson

Let's Stay Together, Tina Turner

Mandy, Barry Manilow

Marry You, Bruno Mars

Moondance, Van Morrison

Morning Dance, Spyro Gyra

Runaway, The Corrs

Sh-Boom, Life Could Be A Dream, The Crew Cuts

This Guy's In Love With You, Herb Alpert

Top Of The World, The Carpenters

Your Latest Trick, Dire Straits

Your Song, Elton John

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Only a small performance space needed, 2m x 2m, and access to one 13 amp power socket. If playing outside, I’ll need access to shade if it’s sunny or wet.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

All sound equipment provided, lighting is not needed for my performances but can be supplied if required.


What information do you require about a venue?

A rough idea of where I’ll be playing & whether there are any access difficulties that need to know about.


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

Yes I have access to Spotify & am more than happy to leave playlists playing between sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

One of my best gigs was playing for the wedding of one of the professional dancers from BBC Strictly Come Dancing at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in London with many famous personalities in attendance.

Best venue would be with when I played at London’s original Marquee Club in Wardour Street, or when I played at the London Dungeon for Harvey Golsdiths birthday party!


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

Most influenced by the Funk Brothers who were the backing artists for all the Motown acts in Detroit - onpoolnof fabulous musicians who were responsible for recording every classic Motown track.

All time favourite song is probably “25 or 6 to 4” by Chicago


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

Classically trained from the age of eight, some friends asked me to join a band that they were starting when I was nineteen.

We rehearsed regularly at a local studio where I was spotted by the owner who was looking for a saxophonist to join his established 60’s Soul Band. I joined the band and thousands of gigs later I’m still doing it!

I play with various different bands & record as a session musician, with my main gigs being as a solo saxophonist 🎷


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

Anywhere with a great audience…especially at wedding receptions where the guests have had a long day & can’t wait to get out on the floor & enjoy the evening!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I always arrive at least 1½ hours beforehand to make sure there’s enough time to be set & ready, and generally play sets of either 2 x 45 mins or 3 x 45 mins.

2 sets tend to be the preferred option, but happy to tailor times as required.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, I play outside for many performances & just need access to one power socket & shade in case it’s either very sunny, or in case it rains!


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

More than happy for clients to select songs from my repertoire to be included & I can generally learn one bespoke song per gig.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Clients are always delighted with my performances & say that I get it just right with the mix of songs that I’ve selected to play for them. They also comment on how smart I am, fitting in seamlessly with their event.

Recent Clients

Jon (Saxophonist) has performed for these clients:

All private clients, both wedding & corporate

Venues

Jon (Saxophonist) has performed at these venues:

Sheraton, Park Lane

Marquee Club, Wardout Street

Gary Rhodes, Marble Arch

London Dungeon

Sandown Park

Epsom Racecourse

Windsor Racecourse

Arundel Castle

England Rugby, Twickenham Stadium

Celtic Manor, Wales

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Recording Session

Genres:

1940s Music

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Jazz

Blues

Latin Jazz

Christmas

Easy Listening

Background Music

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Disco

Motown

Soul

Vintage

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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