SaxoPhoney Michael Energetic Saxophonist: Solo Or With Your DJ

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1 hour saxophone music£250
2x45 mins saxophone music£294
2x55 mins saxophone music£338
3x50 mins saxophone music£425
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Versatile, award-winning saxophonist - soft background music to BIG PARTY VIBES!

SaxoPhoney Michael has over 20 years’ experience entertaining at events across the UK and Europe. Using high-quality backing tracks to play instrumental versions of unforgettable pop songs or playing Ibiza style (adding sax to the original track), this talented saxophonist offers energetic party sets or chilled background music for a relaxed atmosphere! He has a Master's degree in musical performance and has performed as a soloist and with bands of various genres around Britain and Europe for over 20 years. Music is what he does best and he loves doing it!

He has a broad range of instrumental versions (sax replacing vocals and other instruments) of pop songs, including jazz, soul, funk, eurodance, and rock from 1926-2017, and a large selection of Ibiza-style (adding sax to the original track) pop/dance/house songs spanning 1961-2022. Contact him now for an up-to-date list.

The quoted price includes:
Wireless microphone for integration with a DJ or venue PA system.
Own amplification for gigs with no DJ.
Telephone/webcam consultation.
Groovy but soulful sax!

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There are currently 103 user ratings for SaxoPhoney Michael

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10 / 101

Location

Based in Canterbury, Kent

Will travel up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 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.

Solo Instrumental Repertoire With Backing Tracks

(Vocals replaced by sax, includes improvisation. He uses sheet music for this, so can't roam.)

All I Want For Christmas Is You

Jingle Bells

Last Christmas

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer

Santa Baby

Silent Night

Underneath The tree

White Christmas

Winter Wonderland

When the Red, Red Robin (Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along) - 1926

Pennies From Heaven – jazz standard 1936

Somewhere Over The Rainbow – jazz standard 1939

A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square – in the style of Michael Bublé 1940

Blues In The Night – a mix between the versions by Ella Fitzgerald and the Martian Queen 1941

Here’s That Rainy Day – Sinatra 1953

Mr. Sandman – Dickie Valentine 1954

Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers 1955

Tequila – The Champs 1958

Apache – The Shadows 1960

Blue Moon – Dean Martin 1960

I Don’t Know Why I Love You But I Do - Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry 1961

Let’s Twist Again – Chubby Checker 1961

Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock 1962

Hi Heel Sneakers – Elvis Presley 1963

Pink Panther – Henry Mancini 1963

How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You - Jr. Walker and the Allstars 1965

It’s Not Unusual – Tom Jones 1965

Respect – Aretha Franklin 1967

Moondance Van Morrison 1970

I Can See Clearly Now – Jimmy Cliff 1971

Lovin’ You – Minnie Ripperton 1974

Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry 1976

Save Your Kisses For Me – Brotherhood Of Man 1976

Heroes – David Bowie 1977

Baker Street 1978

Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen 1978

Celebration – Kool & The Gang 1980

Just The Two Of Us – Jr. Walker and the Allstars 1981

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson 1983

Going Home (theme from Local Hero) – Mark Knopfler 1983

Careless Whisper – George Michael 1984

Holding Out for a Hero – Bonnie Tyler 1984

One (from A Chorus Line) 1985

The Lady In Red – Chris De Burgh 1987

Red Dwarf Theme 1988

Black Velvet – Alannah Myles 1989

Love Shack – B52s 1989

Nothing Else Matters – Metallica 1992

Rhythm Is A Dancer – Snap! 1992

Wait For Sleep – Dream Theater 1992

Barbie Girl – Aqua 1997

Everlong – an acoustic version of a Foo Fighters song, 1997

Freed From Desire - Gala 1997

Freed From Desire – a slow orchestral version of the Gala song 1997

I Don't Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith 1998

Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom – Venga Boys 1999

Scar Tissue – Red Hot Chili Peppers 1999

The 7th Element – Vitas 2001

Toxic – Britney Spears 2003

Get Lucky – Daft Punk 2013

Gallan Goodiyaan - Bollywood, from Dil Dhadakne Do 2015

Perfect – Ed Sheeran 2017

Ibiza Style (normally with a DJ) Repertoire Includes:

(Sax added to complete tracks {although there are some instrumental versions in here}, includes improvisation. He plays these from memory, so can roam.)

Hit the road Jack, Ray Charles 1961

Play That Funky Music, Wild Cherry 1976

Get down on it, Kool & The Gang 1981

Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Wham! 1984

I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Whitney Houston 1987

Love Shack, B-52s 1989

Everybody's Free (To Feel Good), Rozalla 1991

Finally - CeCe Peniston 1991

Rhythm Is A Dancer, Snap! 1992

No Limit, 2 Unlimited (no rap version) 1993

Show me love, Robin S 1993

What Is Love, Haddaway 1993

Saturday Night, Whigfield 1995

Offshore, Chicane 1996

Free, Ultra Naté 1997

Freed From Desire, Gala 1997

Horny, Mousse T 1998

You're a Superstar, Love Inc. 1998

Groovejet (If This Ain't Love), DJ Spiller 2000

Can't Get You Out Of My Head, Kylie Minogue 2001

No Letting Go, Wayne Wonder 2002

Toxic, Britney Spears 2003

Call On Me, Eric Prydz 2004

Pjanoo, Eric Prydz 2008

Mr. Saxobeat, Alexandra Stan 2011

Afterglow, Wilkinson 2013

Rather Be, Clean Bandit Jess Glynne 2013

Waves, Mr. Probz 2013

Cheerleader, Omi (Felix Jaehn remix) 2014

Hideaway, Kiesza, 2014

I Don’t Mind, Usher 2014

Jubel, Klindande 2014

My Love, Route 94 ft. Jess Glynne 2014

Summer, Calvin Harris 2014

Uptown Funk, Mark Ronson 2014!

Wish You Were Mine, Philip George 2014

How Deep Is Your Love, Calvin Harris & Disciples 2015

Intoxicated, Martin Solveig & GTA 2015

Sax, Fleur East 2015

Sunshine, Tieks 2015

This Girl, Kungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners 2016

17, MK 2017

Havana, Camila Cabello 2018

Is It Really Love, Joe Stone vs Cr3on 2018

One Kiss, Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa 2018

I Was Made For Lovin' You, Oliver Heldens 2019

My Oh My, Camila Cabello 2019

Turn Me On, Riton, Oliver Heldens, ft. Vula 2019

Heat Waves, Glass Animals 2020

My Heart Goes (La Di Da), Becky Hilll & Topic, 2021

Peru, Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran 2021

Where Are You Now, Lost Frequencies ft Calum Scott 2021

About Damn Time, Lizzo 2022

B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All), Eliza Rose 2022

Crazy What Love Can Do, Guetta, Hill & Henderson 2022

Where Did You Go, Jax Jones feat. MNEK 2022

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

One power socket. I have a 40m extension lead.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I can provide my own amplification if there is no DJ.


What information do you require about a venue?

I need to know any directions that will help me find the venue and find the right place to load equipment.


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

Yes, music can be provided between sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Performing a solo gig in the crypt at Canterbury Cathedral was amazing. The atmosphere and acoustics were something else!


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

Junior Walker was great singer and great saxophonist. His improvisations are expressive, but also so easy to understand, even for those who don't know about music. Obviously David Sanborn needs to be mentioned!


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

I got involved in the local amateur dramatic group as a young child and so caught the performance bug very early. My first musical performance was at the age of 18 but I didn't start performing regularly until I was in my twenties.


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

My favourite type of event to play is any party where people are ready to dance. I've played big weddings and tiny hen parties and had just as much fun at both!


What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I'm flexible - I have to be in this job! Timings often get tweaked near the time or on the day.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Setup takes about 10 minutes, but I try and arrive about an hour before the scheduled start.


Are you happy to perform outside?

I do a lot of outdoor events and I love performing outside when it's warm! My equipment needs shelter because expensive instruments and electrical goods don't fare well in rain or hot sun.


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

Clients can have as much choice in what I play as they wish, from leaving it entirely up to me to choosing everything themselves from my repertoire lists.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Energetic. Expressive.

Recent Clients

SaxoPhoney Michael has performed for these clients:

Freedom Fibre.

Holland & Barrett.

Margate Rock Festival.

NPower.

Europe Arab Bank PLC.

Tangle Teezer.

Rowan Williams (ex Archbishop of Canterbury).

John Carey (ex Archbishop of Canterbury).

Venues

SaxoPhoney Michael has performed at these venues:

Holland & Barrett's Oxford Street branch.

Cathedrals in Rheims (France), Ely (UK) and Canterbury (UK).

Divan du Monde, Paris.

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Recording Session

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1930s Music

1940s Music

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Jazz

Christmas

Electronic

House

Ibiza Club

Background Music

Pop

Funk

Vintage

Rock

Classic Rock

Heavy Metal

Alternative Rock

Features:

PAT tested

Instrumental

Can provide battery amplifier

Public liability insurance

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

Uses backing tracks

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