| Description | Price |
| One hour or part hour solo saxophone with backing tracks and speaker for a small or medium room or with DJ | £240 |
| Up to two hours solo saxophone with backing tracks and speaker for a small or medium room or with DJ | £300 |
| Up to three continuous hours with breaks - solo saxophone with backing tracks and speaker for a small or medium room or with DJ | £360 |
| Dep saxophonist for live band | £250 |
| Full brass band or reggae band, 5-6 players, prices from… | £1000 |
I believe I was a born musician!
It's something that I have always been into, from a very early age.
The first instrument I learned was the recorder at school, but I actually took it seriously and quickly learned to read music and play quite well on the descant, treble and tenor recorders.
At secondary school I started with the clarinet and worked my way through the grades to grade 6, along with singing. At that time, the saxophone was just a second instrument and I took it up again seriously into adulthood, by attending music college in Leeds.
My main instrument now is the tenor saxophone for which I play straight ahead jazz, but I also play the alto and soprano, mainly for funk and soul and acoustic gigs. At college I also studied the flute as a subsidiary instrument and took piano lessons.
In 2010 I took up playing the trombone snd subsequently the sousaphone as I enjoy listening to and playing reggae, ska and New Orleans style jazz. It was initially a bit of fun but I worked my way through the jazz grades on the trombone and then took that seriously too!
I have also run and managed my own bands, which I still do: Brassbound, a funky, jazzy brass and wind street band; Silverrock, a reggae band and The Funk N Disorderleez, a funk, soul and disco band.
I do lots of session work and recordings and really enjoy writing horn lines for songs. But my first love is playing live and at the moment, as well as playing with bands, I do quite a few solo performances to backing tracks or alongside a DJ or percussionist.
You will always get a professional and lively performance from me, a friendly smile and plenty of engagement with the audience!
Choose me for your special occasion and I will deliver a performance to remember!
Based in Harrow, Middlesex
= areas covered (up to 65 miles)
WEDDING SONGS/BALLADS SAMPLE LIST (saxophone)
All Of Me - John Legend
At Last - Etta James
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Someone Like You - Adele
To Prove My Love - Adele
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
So Amazing - Luther Vandross
Always And Forever - Heatwave
Over The Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
I'll BeThere - Jackson Five
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
Lost Without You - Robin Thicke
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Stay With Me - Sam Smith
Beauty And The Beast - Alan Menken
If I Ain't Got You - Alecia Keys
Nice And Slow - Usher
Stand By Me -Ben E. King
My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
Ribbon In The Sky - Stevie Wonder
Someone Like You - Van Morrison
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - Van Morrison
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
Fix You -Coldplay
Magic -Coldplay
I Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
My Song -H.E.R
JAZZ STANDARDS (saxophone) SAMPLE LIST
All Blues
At Last
Autumn Leaves
Black Orpheus
Blue Bossa
Cantelope Island
Desafinado
Fever
Fly Me to the moon
Footprints
Georgia On My Mind
In A Sentimental Mood
Little Sunflower
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
Moonglow
Satin Doll
Song for my Father
Summertime
Sunny
Watermelon Man
Wave
JAZZ STANDARDS (VOCALS) SAMPLE LIST
Fly Me To The Moon
God Bless The Child
Mas Que Nada (sung in Portuguese)
The Girl/Boy from Ipanema (sung in Portuguese)
My Favourite Things
Moody's Mood
Summertime
Moon River
At Last
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Fever
CHRISTMAS JAZZ SONGS
Sleigh Ride - Ella Fitzgerald
Winter Wonderland - Ella Fitzgerald
White Christmas - Bing Crosby
Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Frank Sinatra
Jingle Bells - Frank Sinatra
The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole
Let It Snow - Dean Martin
Pop/Soul Christmas songs:
What Christmas Means To Me - Stevie Wonder
All I Want For Christmas - Mariah Carey
This Is Christmas/War Is Over - John Lennon
This Christmas - Donny Hathaway
Last Christmas - Wham
CLASSIC FUNK SOUL R&B saxophone sample set list:
Roses Are Red - Mac Band
Slow Down - Bobby Valentino
Ain't Nobody - Rufus & Chaka Khan
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Have A Good Time - Brand New Heavies
Shake Everything You’ve Got - Maceo Parker
Get Down Saturday Night - Oliver Cheetham
Don't Look Any Further - Dennis Edwards
Love Like This - Faith Evans
You Used To Love Me - Faith Evans
Don't Walk Away - Jade
Return Of The Mac - Mark Morrison
Rising To The Top - Kenni Burke
Rock My World - Michael Jackson
Human Nature - Michael Jackson
Brown Sugar - D’Angelo
On & On - Erykah Badu
Gonna Make You Mine - Loose Ends
No Diggity - Blackstreet
Ain’t No Stopping Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead
And The Best Goes On - The Whispers
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Let’s Get It On - Marvin Gaye
I Found Loving - Fatback Band
Gonna Make You Mine - Loose Ends
You Make Me Happy - Surface
Teardrops - Womack & Womack
Slow Down - Bobby V
HOUSE/ELETRONIC/FUNKY HOUSE/POP
(I can improvise over any song, but the following are some that I regularly jam over):
Freed From Desire -Gala
Let’s Get Close - Rosie Gaines
Gypsy Woman - Crystal Waters
Running Away - Roy Ayers
Be Free - Ten City
Fly Away – Crackerzat
Jubel - Klingande
Mr Saxobeat - Alexandra Stan
Guru Josh - Infinity
Push The Feeling On - Nightcrawlers
Fall For You -Kings Of Tomorrow
Finally - Kings Of Tomorrow
Maria Maria - Santana
Wild Thoughts - Rhianna
Yummy - Justin Bieber
ROCK & POP CLASSIC & MODERN:
sample list: (saxophone):
Seven Years Old - Lukas Graham
Forget You - CeLo Green
That's What I Like - Bruno Mars
Shape Of You - Ed
Karma Chameleon- Culture Club
Wonderwall- Oasis
Don’t Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Time Of Your Life - Green Day
It’s Not Unusual - Tom Jones
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Don’t You Want Me - Human League
You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon
Jumping Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones
Respect - Aretha Franklyn
Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
A Message To You Rudy - The Specials
One Step Beyond - Madness
Baker Street - Gerry Raffetty
AFROBEAT sample list (saxophone):
Lojay - Mona Lisa
Teni - Askamaya
Teni - Case
Timaya - I Can't Kill Myself
Ye - Burnaboy
Like To Party - Burnaboy
Fall - Davido
Wizkid feat. Tems - Essence
For Life - Rundown
Blow My Mind - Davido ft Chris Brown
Come Closer - Wizkid ft Drake
Wish Me Well - Kwame Eugene
Wakanda - Akon
Girlie-O Patoranking ft Tina Savage
Oliver Twist - D-Banj
Water No Get Enemy - Fela Kuti
AFROSWING/FUSION:
More Of You - Emeli Sande/Stonebwoy
Black Magic - Kelly Rowland
REGGAE SAMPLE LIST (saxophone):
Waiting In Vain - Bob Marley
One Love - Bob Marley
No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
Natural Mystic - Bob Marley
She’s Royal - Taurus Riley
Skanking Sweet – Chronnix
Here Comes Danger - Chronnix
Toast – Coffee
Who Knows – Proteje feat. Chronnix
Lioness On The Rise - Queen Ifrika
Come Down Father - Beres Hammond
Everybody - Anthony Hamilton
REGGAE SAMPLE LIST(vocal)
Silly Games - Janet Kay
Waiting In Vain - Bob Marley
Humanity - Prince Lincoln
I Need A Roof - The Mighty Diamonds
I’m So In Love With You - Alton Ellis
Undying Love - Ernest Wilson
BOLLYWOOD/PUNJABI:
Patiala Peg
Coca Cola
Koka
Bala Bala - Shaitan Ka Saala
Ankhiyon Se Goli Mare
Slowly Slowly
Moorni “Balle Balle”
Mundian to Bach ke
(I also jam over popular Punjabi songs at weddings and mendhi nights)
FUNERAL/MEMORIAL SONGS (vocal or saxophone):
Amazing Grace
Abide With Me
Rock Of Ages
Blessed Assurance
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
In The Arms Of An Angel
Colours Of The Wind
I Will Always Love You
Tears In Heaven
Sailing
Dance With My Father
Dancing With The Angels
There Is A River
Would need an electrical socket if full PA is required and a canopy of playing outside in case of rain
I provide sound where required but can also plug into a DJ's pa
1. Is there a noise limiter at the venue?
2. Does the venue require PAT and PLI certificates? (I can supply these)
3. Does the venue have permission/a licence for live music if playing outside?
4. Is there easy access/parking on or near the venue?
5. Is paid parking required?
Yes, I am happy to play music from Spotify before, after and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music."
I have pa equipment for a small to medium room or outside area.
I can supply a full pa for a much larger area but this will cost extra, in negotiation with the client.
As a performer, I have performed at the London Jazz Festival at the Southbank Centre and the Royal Albert Hall and as a teacher/band leader, I have led a group at the London Olympic Bid in Wembley.
I am influenced by all musicians but am especially moved by the songs of Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and Dennis Brown. As a saxophonist, I enjoy listening to John Coltrane, Gary Bartz, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Rollins and many others.
For smooth jazz, I enjoy Gerald Albright.
I started gigging whilst at music college and everything developed from there. Since since then I have performed at hundreds of weddings, parties and events across the UK.
I love playing at all sorts of events but weddings receptions are my favourite! The guests are always in a good mood!
If I know the song and I have the backing track then yes.
On a few occasions, I have playing to a karaoke track from YouTube and am happy to do this if it is possible.
I take my instructions from the hiring client only.
But in general I do not do this.
As a soloist, I mainly arrive 30-40 minutes before performance time to set up, unless the client requires me to arrive much earlier.
I am happy to play outside but I ask for shade and protection from rain, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area if needed
I can learn specific songs before the event if given sufficient notice. The clients are welcome to pick amusic from my repertoire or let me choose the music for them. Most clients provide me with their preferred genre(s) of music with some additional songs they would like me to play.
I have been blessed with some wonderful feedback to my performances - the general comments when playing background music are that I play the style of music that they like, am very soulful, am punctual and well organised. For party songs, I have been told that I have a great song selection, and am very good at improvising with DJs
I tend to perform most within a two hour period and I supply continuous music throughout. I tend to take a break by not playing over a couple of songs, rather than go away for 15-20 minutes.
Financial Times;
Hammersmith & Fulham Council
Hammersmith Winter Fair;
St John's Church, Hyde Park, London
The Natural History Museum, London
The Science Museum, London
The Peninsula Hotel, Grosvenor Place, London
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Recording Session
Charity Event
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Jazz
Latin Jazz
Pop
Covers
Disco
Funk
Hip Hop
R&B
Soul
Britpop
African Music
Caribbean
Reggae
Ska
PAT tested
Instrumental
Can provide battery amplifier
Public liability insurance
DJ / background music options
Uses backing tracks
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