Nothing required for small/medium venues, though access to plugs makes things easier. For larger venues, a PA system would need to be provided.

I provide a small amp that can be heard alongside my saxophone without a microphone. For larger events that require louder music, please get in touch. I do not provide lighting.

It is useful to know if there is a plug nearby or if it is outdoors.

Yes, I can put some music on while I set up and in between sets, but this would only be for about 10 minutes at a time as it doesn't take me long to set up.

I've done lots of gigs over the past twenty years. I played as part of a band at a week-long festival to a daily audience of around 8000 people, but I usually play at small parties and weddings. The best gigs are the ones where the audience really get into the music and dance - the audience is the best 'fuel' for an energetic performance.

As a saxophonist, I am inspired by the great performers like Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, Eric Marienthal, Scott Hamilton, Courtney Pine, etc. I listen to Jazz Fm 91 day-to-day, but also love R&B, country and classical music! Then there are great pop, rock, hip hop and folk artists too. The greatest song of all time is an impossible question, because it depends on which genre suits the mood you're in. Some of my favourite artists include B.B. King, John Mayer, Ray Charles, Brad Paisley, Luke Combs, Ed Sheeran, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson and many more!

I started playing the piano at 9, then saxophone from 12 and went on to major in saxophone at the University of Birmingham, with saxophone lessons at Birmingham Conservatoire. I started a jazz band at uni and have been in lots of bands throughout my life. However, I specialise in playing solo with backing tracks or DJs. I listed myself online and have had steady work since leaving university over twenty years ago. I've played at the NEC in Birmingham, Aston Villa football club, Battle Abbey, various castles, hotels, music venues, restaurants, vineyards, private homes, recording studios and even Brighton beach!

My favourite type of event is usually a small, private party in which the guests love what I'm doing and dance/sing along. I like to dress up for smart events, which gives it a sense of occasion for me as well.

Setup time: 15 minutes
Performing: maximum 2 hours

Yes

I usually play music I know well from either a jazz or a pop playlist, but I'm happy to accommodate a few requests. I prefer genres like jazz, pop and R&B, because they particularly suit the saxophone.

Please see my reviews for details. This depends quite a lot on whether it was background jazz, wedding ceremony music or energetic pop, whether solo or alongside a DJ.