Tom Olsen A sophisticated, energetic and award winning saxophonist

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Tom Olsen is a London-based saxophonist who brings the party to life. Whether you're planning a landmark birthday, a wedding reception, or a high-energy corporate event, Tom’s versatile playing and infectious energy will elevate your celebration.

Tom specializes in genres that get people on the dance floor. He tailors his setlist to perfectly match the mood of your event, with a focus on Ibiza and house classics, tried-and-tested pop anthems like "September" and "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," and iconic 80s and 90s hits. He also incorporates music popular with twenty-somethings, ensuring everyone feels the groove. He is an expert at reading the room and connecting with the audience, making sure your celebration feels truly unique and personal. He can even learn an entirely new set of songs for your event.

Tom's past performances include prestigious venues like the Houses of Parliament and Ronnie Scott's, where he has wowed audiences. He studied Jazz Sax at Trinity Laban, where he was presented the Jon Hassal Prize For Jazz. His dynamic playing and ability to serve the crowd have earned him praise from industry veterans, including renowned musician Mike Williams, who was “completely bowled over by your playing.”

Looking for a custom musical experience that will make your special occasion unforgettable? Tom is ready to craft the perfect soundtrack for your next event.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in South East London

Will travel up to 50 miles
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Contents: 1. Afro Beat 2. Afro House 3. Christmas Songs 4. Classic Relaxing Songs 5.Crooner 6.Ibiza\ House 7. Gospel 8. Reggae 9. Tried And Tested Routine' 10. Twenty Tens 11. Twenty Year Olds (Music Popular With Twenty Year Olds)

1. Afro Beat:

Baby Hello- Wande Coal

Foreign-Bankulli

Johnny- Yemi Alade

Karolina- Awolina Longomba

Kilometre- Burna Boy

Omo Olgo- Lil Frosh, Zinoleesky

Slow Down- Juls feat Agent Sasco

Soweto Blues- Juls

Totori- Olamide, Wizkid, Id Cabasa

Wata- Juls

2. Afro House:

Nour El Ein

A Lila Yilali\ Mhani Zone

Hiya Hiya

Zagora

Candle Flame

3. Christmas songs:

All I Want for Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey)

Baby It's Cold Outside (Frank Loesser)

The Christmas Song (Mel Tormé)

The Christmas Waltz. (Jule Styne)

Do You Hear What I Hear (Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne)

Do You Wanna Build a Snowman(Kristen-Anderson-Lopez)

Feliz Navidad (José Feliciano)

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas( Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane)

Here Comes Santa Claus (Oakley Haldeman)

A Holly Jolly Christmas (Johnny Marks)

Home for the Holidays (Al Stillman and Robert Allen)

I'll Be Home for Christmas (Kim Gannon and Walter Kent)

It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas(Meredith Willson)

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!(Jule Styne)

Mary, Did You Know? (Buddy Greene)

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year(George Wyle)

My Favourite Things (Rogers/Hammerstein)

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree(Johnny Marks)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer(Johnny Marks)

Silver Bells (Jay Livingstone and Ray Evans)

Somewhere In My Memory (John Williams)

White Christmas (Irving Berlin)

4. Classic relaxing songs:

Dreams (Fleetwood Mac)

I Fought The Law (Clash)

Superstition (Stevie Wonder)

All Right Now (Free)

Son of a Pr eacher Man (Dusty Springfield)

Everywhere (Fleetwood Mac)

The Chain (Fleetwood Mac)

Simple Man (Lynyrd Skynyrd)

Never Going Back Again (Fleetwood Mac)

Paint it Black (Paint it, Black) (The Rolling Stones)

5. Crooner:

Come Fly With Me

Fly Me to The Moon

I've Got The World on a String

I've Got You Under My Skin

More (Theme From Mondo Cane)

My Way

Nice 'N' Easy

On An Evening In Roma

Theme From "New York, New York"

The Way You Look Tonight

Volare

You Make Me Feel So Young

6. Ibiza/House:

Dreamer- Livin' Joy

Destination Calabria

Groovejet

Jubel

No Man, No Cry (Jimmy Sax)

Murder On The Dancefloor

Music Sounds Better with You- Stardust

Sing It Back- Moloko- Boris Dlugosch Remix

Spectrum

When Love Takes Over- David Guetta

You Don't Even Know Me- Armand Van Helden

7. Gospel:

My Life Belongs to You- Israel & New Breed

Trading My Sorrows- Israel & New Breed

Joyful, Joyful- Sister Act

Oh Happy Day- Traditional

8. Reggae:

Kingston Town- UB40

A Message To You Rudy- The Specials

Three Little Birds- Bob Marley and the Wailers

9. Tried and tested routine:

Blame It on the Boogie

I'm Every Woman

In the Stone

It's Raining Men

Move on Up

We Are Family

Love On Top

Single Ladies

September

Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

Crazy In Love

Dancing Queen

Can You Feel It

Young Hearts Run Free

Walking On Sunshine

Respect

valerie

Jump

You Can't Hurry Love

10. Twenty Tens:

Desire

Chocolate

King

The Sound

11. Twenty Year Olds (Music Popular With Twenty Year Olds):

Despacito

Five More Hours

Go Crazy

Hung Up

I Need A Dollar

Let Me Love You

Never Too Much

One Kiss

Rhythm Is A Dancer

Shape Of You

Sing It Back

Uptown Funk

What Makes You Beautiful

Jazz Pop Covers:

Don't You Forget About Me

Everybody Wants To Rule The World

Have You Ever Seen The Rain

Light My Fire

Never Gonna Give You Up

The Way You Make Me Feel

Wonderwall

Jazz:

Four

How High the Moon

I Hear a Rhapsody

I Love You

I'll Remember April

In a Mellow Tone

Invitation

Night and Day

Oleo

Out of Nowhere

Softly as in a Morning Sunrise

Solar

Stablemates

Star Eyes

This Love of Mine

Exactly Like You

Bourbon Street Parade

You'd Be So Nice to Come Home to

Like Someone in Love

Without a Song

What is This Thing Called Love

Wayne Shorter:

Witch Hunt

Speak No Evil

El Gaucho

Thelonious Monk:

Round Midnight

Ruby My Dear

Evidence

Think of One

Pannonica

Ask Me Now

Old Standards:

Let's Call the Whole Thing Off

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

Mood Indigo

Down for Double

Stardust

Speak Low

The Best Thing for You

Tiger Rag

I've Found a New Baby

Gypsy Jazz:

Minor Swing

Nuages

Djangology

For Sephora

Charlie Parker:

Bloombido

Scrapple from the Apple

Ornithology

Bossa/Latin:

Blue Bossa

Desafinado

Amor em Paz

Meditation

Jazz Ally- Gerardo Frisina

One Note Samba

Solo- Nicola Conte

The Girl from Ipanema

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

I bring my PA system, my saxophone, my music stand and any music I need. I will need two plug sockets and a table to set my PA system up on them, and ample clearance around it to keep my beautiful equipment (of which I am very fond) safe :)


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I provide my PA system then.


What information do you require about a venue?

I will the address then. And if it's for a wedding etc. contact details for the wedding planner if there is a wedding planner involved for then.


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

Yes, I offer an iPod service for free and am known for very good taste creating a real atmosphere in the venue.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

I've performed for the launch of Movember, and at the Houses Of Parliament. It was awesome!


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

Abba, Earth Wind And Fire, The Pointer Sisters, Michael Jackson Then. September (Earth Wind And Fire).


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

In The Top 20 Most Booked Saxophonists On Encore Musicians In 2020-21.


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

I Play At Lots Of Events, But Get Booked For And Delight Audiences And Birthday Parties Then.


What do your clients love most about your performances?

-I can serve the audience, and create unique gigs every time
-I play beautiful music. Saxophone is my thing, and I truly make it sing out for your House\ Venue to be very special for you.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I arrive at least thirty minutes early for events, but tend to get to the area much earlier then! Transport cancellations cannot hold me down.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes! I need a table, an extension lead and ideally some cover for me as well then.


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

Yes, it's highly customised. In the past, clients have picked entire sets. Thanks then.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Customers describe my music as amazing, and highly recommended people book me for their event.


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

It happens! Let me know. As I travel by train, I'll need to confirm the travel arrangements are still feasible from my end. This is a particular issue late at night.

Recent Clients

Tom Olsen has performed for these clients:

-Movember Campaign Launch.

-Euphonica.

Venues

Tom Olsen has performed at these venues:

-Guild Dinner (Including The Lord Mayor Of London).

-Houses Of Parliament.

-Clapham Grand Theatre.

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Jazz

Blues

Gypsy Jazz

Latin Jazz

Postmodern Jukebox Jazz

Christmas

Church Music

Electronic

House

Ibiza Club

Gospel

Background Music

Pop

Covers

R&B

Soul

Bollywood

Features:

PAT tested

Instrumental

Public liability insurance

PA / sound system included

Uses backing tracks

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