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The guide prices below are for events within 25 miles of Canterbury, Kent. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
Solo Sax-DJ:
‘Classic Setup’ (includes some disco lighting, perfect for smaller venues): £875
‘Premium Setup’ (includes light up podiums & additional disco lighting, recommended for medium and larger venues): £943
Disco for up to five hours (finishing by midnight), inc. roughly two hours of live sax throughout!
Sax Alongside Your DJ:
2x45 minute sets across 2 hours alongside your DJ: £628
3x40 minute sets across three hours alongside your DJ: £741
Pop-Up Sax Sessions (for smaller events):
one hour pop-up Solo Sax performance (only available in central & east Kent): £419
two hour pop-up Solo Sax performance (2x45 minute sets spread across two hours): £558
Daytime music for weddings:
Pre-ceremony drinks (starting roughly an hour before the ceremony): £279
Wedding ceremony (inc. a few songs whilst the guests are being seated, music for the entrance of the bridal party, a few songs during the signing of the register and a song for the couple's exit): £384
Drinks reception (up to 2 hours; sessions of more than 90 minutes will include a short break): £524
Wedding breakfast (up to 2 hours; sessions of more than 90 minutes will include a short break): £524
VIP All Day Wedding Package:
The “All Day” day package: £1556
Includes music for the pre-ceremony drinks, wedding ceremony and evening (Solo Sax-DJ with ‘premium setup’), as well as either the drinks reception or wedding breakfast.
I can provide suitable background or party music in between my sets.
I invite all my clients to request songs and styles to suit their event. A “Sax Covers” performance is limited mainly to the repertoire listed below, as I use specific backing tracks which are chosen specially to accompany the sax. “Smooth Sax” and “Party Sax” performances are much more flexible as the backing music is much less specific.
All prices quoted relate to the vast majority of bookings in Kent, however bookings on or around bank holidays, or elsewhere in the country/world may be subject to additional fees.
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About / Biography

Dave is a highly experienced jazz and pop Saxophonist, performing regularly both as a solo artist and in several professional bands. As a first-class music degree graduate and professional saxophone teacher, Dave has all the skills to guarantee the very best in live music entertainment.

Dave has been making music since before he can remember and is proficient in many styles, on a number of instruments. Since graduating university, Dave has performed in a range of top-quality bands across the country, including some of London's most prestigious venues. Dave loves playing and this comes across in the enthusiasm and fun factor of his performances!

A saxophone performance is the perfect way to add that extra sparkle to your wedding day, party or any other event. It's unique, classy and fun, and goes a long way towards creating that 'no-expenses-spared' feel without overloading the budget. Saxophone music is ideal for wedding ceremonies and as light entertainment for drinks and dinning, or as the main event of a dance party or wedding reception. Whatever your plans, a saxophone performance is certain to be a real highlight of your day.

Optional Upgrades:

Clients who are interested in a solo saxophone performance (e.g. for a wedding ceremony or as background music) have the option of upgrading to my Acoustic Duo. This saxophone and acoustic guitar duo is entirely live (no backing tracks) and creates a fantastic ambience. We can use amplification wherever necessary.

Clients who are interested in an upbeat party performance are able to upgrade their package to include a professional percussionist (playing bongos and a 9-piece percussion rack!) and/or a DJ (complete with a DJ sound and lighting system).

Performance Styles:

I play a huge variety of music and I offer three main style options. If your package contains more than one set then you can even choose to mix-and-match the different styles! Please check out my videos to see which style(s) would be perfect for your event.

“Sax Covers” Style:

In a “Sax Covers” session, I play a huge range of pop and jazz classics, giving everything a cool, saxy vibe! I perform my “Sax Covers” sessions using professional backing tracks which have the singing removed (similar to karaoke tracks), so the sax can take the lead! You are welcome to make requests from my playlist of 200+ songs, and I can usually learn one or two songs specially, as well!

Recommended for ceremonies, dinner, drinks, restaurants, etc. A “Sax Covers” session doesn’t need to involve a DJ.

“Smooth Sax” Style:

A “Smooth Sax” session is a mix of tropical house and Cafe Del Mar tracks, as well as chill-out remixes of well-known pop tunes, perfect for creating that holiday beach bar vibe!

Recommended for drinks, garden and pool parties, BBQs and any other event that wants a sunshiny vibe! This is also perfect for the opening set at an evening party, whilst the guests are arriving at the venue. I can perform a “Smooth Sax” session with or without a DJ.

“Party Sax” Style:

Looking for an Ibiza style Sax-DJ party? A “Party Sax” session is sure to make your event one to remember! I can perform a huge range of styles including Ibiza, club, dance, kisstory, garage, club classics, R'n'B and more! In fact, I can play more-or-less anything in a “Party Sax” session, so you don’t have to choose from a specific list.

Recommended for hen parties, birthdays, clubs and any event where you’ll want to dance! I can perform a “Party Sax” session by myself for smaller events (bars, small clubs, etc.), but I suggest also booking a DJ to join me for larger events.


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Location

Based in Canterbury, Kent

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 25 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.

21st Century Pop:

Ain't Nobody (Felix Jaehn Remix)

All Of Me (John Legend)

All Of Me (Tiesto Remix)

All The Small Things (Blink 182)

Baby (Bakermat)

Beneath Your Beautiful (Labrinth & Emeli Sande)

Best Day Of My Life (American Authors)

Better Half Of Me (Tom Walker)

Better Together (Jack Johnson)

Breeze (Ehrling)

Came Here For Love (Sigala & Ella Eyre)

Came Here For Love (Sigala & Ella Eyre) - acoustic

Candy (Robbie Williams)

Changes (Faul & Wad)

Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol)

Cheerleader (OMI)

Dance Monkey (Tones And I)

Dance With Me Tonight (Olly Murs)

Dancing In The Moonlight (Toploader)

Destination Calabria (Alex Gaudino)

Dilemma (Nelly & Kelly Rowland)

Don't Know Why (Norah Jones)

Don't You Worry Child (Swedish House Mafia)

Empire State Of Mind (Alicia Keys)

Falling Like The Stars (James Arthur)

Forever (Chris Brown)

Girls Like You (Maroon 5)

Hallelujah (Alexandra Burke)

Happy (Pharrell Williams)

Havana (Camila Cabello & Young Thug)

Hello (House Remix)

Hero (Enrique Iglesias)

Ho Hey (The Lumineers)

Hold My Girl (George Ezra)

How Long Will I Love You (Ellie Goulding)

I Could Get Used To This (Becky Hill & WEISS) - acoustic

I Get To Love You (Ruelle)

I'm Yours (Jason Mraz)

If I Ain't Got You (Alicia Keys)

If Tomorrow Never Comes (Ronan Keating)

If You're Not The One (Daniel Bedingfield)

In Case You Didn't Know (Brett Young)

In The Air Tonight (House Remix)

The Joker and The Queen (Ed Sheeran)

Jubel (Klingande)

Just You And I (Tom Walker)

The Lazy Song (Bruno Mars)

Lean On (Major Lazer, DJ Snake & MØ)

Locked Out Of Heaven (Bruno Mars)

Lola's Theme (Shapeshifters)

Lost Without You (Freya Ridings)

Love Me Like You Do (Ellie Goulding)

Love Me Like You Do (Ellie Goulding) - acoustic

Love On Top (Beyonce)

Love Song (Sara Bareilles)

Love Story (Taylor Swift)

Lush Life (Zara Larsson)

The Man With The Red Face (Laurent Garnier)

Marry You (Bruno Mars)

Mirrors (Justin Timberlake)

Mr. Saxobeat (Alexandra Stan)

My Love (Jess Glynne) - acoustic

Nothing's Real But Love (Rebecca Ferguson)

The One (Kodaline) - acoustic

One Day (Bakermat)

Over And Over Again (Nathan Sykes)

Paradise (George Ezra)

Perfect (Ed Sheeran)

Perfect (House Remix)

Play That Song (Train)

The Power Of Love (Gabrielle Aplin)

Run (Leona Lewis)

Say You Won't Let Go (James Arthur)

Shake It Off (Taylor Swift)

Shape Of You (Ed Sheeran)

She's So Lovely (Scouting For Girls)

Sky Full Of Stars (Coldplay)

Stay With Me (Sam Smith)

Sthlm Sunset (Ehrling)

Sugar (Maroon 5)

Sun Don’t Shine (Klangkarussell & Will Heard)

Sunday Morning (Maroon 5)

Survivor (Destiny's Child)

Tenerife Sea (Ed Sheeran)

Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran)

A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)

A Thousand Years (Christina Perri) - acoustic

Tonight (Westlife)

Unconditional (Sinead Harnett) - acoustic

Uptown Funk (Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars)

Valerie (Mark Ronson feat. Amy Winehouse) - acoustic

Viva La Vida (Coldplay)

Wasn't Expecting That (Jamie Lawson)

Watermelon Sugar (Harry Styles)

We Found Love (Rihanna) - acoustic

When We Were Young (Adele)

Wherever You Will Go (The Calling)

Wildest Dreams (Taylor Swift)

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (Amy Winehouse)

Wings (Birdy)

Yellow (Coldplay)

You Are The Reason (Calum Scott & Leona Lewis)

You've Got The Love (Florence + The Machine)

Your Song (Ellie Goulding)

2002 (Anne-Marie) - acoustic

7 Years (Lukas Graham)

Vintage Pop:

(pop songs released before 2000)

Against All Odds (Phil Collins)

Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell)

Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now (McFadden & Whitehead)

Ain't Nobody (Chaka Khan & Rufus)

All My Life (K-Ci & JoJo)

All You Need Is Love (The Beatles)

Always and Forever (Luther Vandross)

Amazed (Lonestar)

Angels (Robbie Williams)

Back To Life (Soul II Soul)

Baker Street (Gerry Rafferty)

Black Velvet (Alannah Myles)

Blame It On The Boogie (The Jackson 5)

The Boys Are Back In Town (Thin Lizzy)

Bring Me Sunshine (Morecambe & WiseMorecambe & WiseMorecambe & Wise)

Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)

Can't Help Falling In Love (various versions!)

Can't Smile Without You (Barry Manilow)

Careless Whispers (George Michael)

Celebration (Kool & The Gang)

Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Queen)

Dance With My Father (Luther Vandross)

Dock Of The Bay (Otis Redding)

Don't Stop Believin' (Journey)

Eight Days A Week (The Beatles)

Endless Love (Diana Ross & Lionel Richie)

Englishman In New York (Sting)

Every Breath You Take (The Police)

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (The Police)

Everybody Needs Somebody (The Blues Brothers)

Everywhere (Fleetwood Mac)

Fallen (Lauren Wood)

Fast Car (Tracy Chapman)

Father And Son (Yusuf / Cat Stevens)

Fields Of Gold (Sting)

Flying Without Wings (Westlife)

For Once In My Life (Stevie Wonder)

Freed From Desire (Gala Rizzatto)

From This Moment On (Shania Twain)

Gentle On My Mind (Glen Campbell)

Goodnight Girl (Wet Wet Wet)

Got To Be Real (Cheryl Lynn)

Greatest Love of All (Whitney Houston)

Have I Told You Lately (Van Morrison)

Here Comes The Sun (The Beatles)

Hero (Maria Carey)

High (Lighthouse Family)

Higher And Higher (Jackie Wilson)

Highway To Hell (AC/DC)

How Deep Is Your Love (The Bee Gees)

How Do I Live (Leann Rimes)

How Sweet It Is (Marvin Gaye)

I Got You (I Feel Good) (James Brown)

I Say A Little Prayer (Dionne Warwick)

I Shot The Sheriff (Bob Marley)

I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston)

I'm A Believer (The Monkees)

In Your Eyes (George Benson)

Iris (The Goo Goo Dolls)

Is This Love? (Bob Marley & The Wailers)

Isn't She Lovely (Stevie Wonder)

Isn't She Lovely (Stevie Wonder) - acoustic

It Must Be Love (Madness)

It's A Man's World (James Brown)

Just The Way You Are (Barry White)

Kingston Town (UB40)

Kiss From A Rose (Seal)

La Bamba (Ritchie Valens)

Lay Down Beside Me (Don Williams)

Love Is All Around (Wet Wet Wet)

Love Me Do (The Beatles)

Lovely Day (Bill Withers)

Lovin' You (Minnie Riperton)

Make It With You (Bread)

Mas Que Nada (Sergio Mendes)

A Million Love Songs (Take That)

The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Prince)

My Girl (The Temptations)

My Love Is Your Love (Whitney Houston)

Nightboat To Cairo (Madness)

Nothing Compares 2 U (Sinead O'Connor)

Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You (George Benson)

Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now (Starship)

One Step Beyond (Madness)

Pick Up The Pieces (Average White Band)

Promise Me (Beverly Craven)

Purple Rain (Prince) - various versions

Return To Sender (Elvis Presley)

Right Here Waiting (Richard Max)

Rock Around The Clock (Bill Haley)

Rose Garden (Lynn Anderson)

Route 66 (Chuck Berry)

Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles)

She Believes In Me (Kenny Rogers)

Show Me Love (Robin S.)

Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Stevie Wonder)

Simply The Best (Tine Turner)

Smooth Operator (Sade)

Some Kind Of Wonderful (The Drifters)

Someone Like You (Van Morrison)

Son Of A Preacher Man (Dusty Springfield)

Songbird (Eva Cassidy)

Special Brew (Bad Manners)

Stand By Me (Ben E. King)

Summer Breeze (The Isley Brothers)

Sunny Afternoon (The Kinks)

Sunshine (Gabrielle)

Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond)

Tennessee Whiskey (Chris Stapleton)

Tequila (The Champs)

That's What Friends Are For (Dionne Warwick)

This Year's Love (David Gray)

Three Times A Lady (The Commodores)

Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper)

True Colours (Cyndi Lauper)

Twist And Shout (The Beatles)

Unchained Melody (Righteous Brothers)

Uptown Girl (Billy Joel)

Walking Back To Happiness (Helen Shapiro)

Walking On Sunshine (Katrina & The Waves)

Waterloo Sunset (The Kinks)

We've Only Just Begun (Carpenters)

When A Man Loves A Woman (Michael Bolton)

When I'm Back On My Feet Again (Michael Bolton)

Will You (Hazel O'Connor)

Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler)

Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton)

Wouldn't It Be Nice (The Beach Boys)

You Do Something To Me (Paul Weller)

You Make My Dreams Come True (Hall & Oates)

You Might Need Somebody (Randy Crawford)

You're My Best Friend (Queen)

You're Still The One (Shania Twain)

Young Hearts Run Free (Candi Staton)

Young Hearts Run Free (Candi Staton) - acoustic

Your Latest Trick (Dire Straits feat. Michael Brecker)

You Love Is King (Sade)

Your Song (Elton John)

Jazz & Swing:

All Of Me (Frank Sinatra)

All The Things You Are (Ella Fitzgerald)

At Last (Etta James)

Autumn Leaves (Jazz Standard)

Beyond The Sea (Bobby Darin)

Black Orpheus (Latin Jazz Standard)

Blue Bossa (Latin Jazz Standard)

Blue Moon (Billie Holiday)

Cantaloupe Island (Herbie Hancock)

Come Fly With Me (Frank Sinatra)

Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Duke Ellington)

Dream A Little Dream (Doris Day)

Everything (Michael Bublé)

Feeling Good (Michael Bublé)

Fever (various)

Fly Me To The Moon (Frank Sinatra)

The Girl From Ipanema (Stan Getz)

Have You Met Miss Jones? (Frank Sinatra)

Hit The Road Jack (Ray Charles)

How Insensitive (Latin Jazz Standard)

I Get A Kick Out Of You (Frank Sinatra)

I Got Rhythm (Jazz Standard)

In A Sentimental Mood (Jazz Standard)

In The Mood (Glenn Miller)

It Don't Mean A Thing (Duke Ellington)

L-O-V-E (Nat King Cole)

Let's Face The Music And Dance (Frank Sinatra)

Mack The Knife (Bobby Darin)

Me and Mrs. Jones (Frank Sinatra)

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (Joe Zawinul)

Misty (Jazz Standard)

Moondance (Van Morrison)

Mr. Bojangles (various)

My Baby Just Cares For Me (Nina Simone)

My Ship (Julie Andrews)

My Way (Frank Sinatra)

New York, New York (Frank Sinatra)

Night and Day (Cole Porter)

Nostalgia (Martin Speake)

Perdido (Duke Ellington)

Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps (Doris Day)

Something Stupid (Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman)

Song For My Father (Horace Silver)

Straight, No Chaser (Thelonius Monk)

Stranger On The Shore (Acker Bilk)

Summertime (Ella Fitzgerald)

Sunny (Bobby Hebb)

Sway (Latin Jazz Standard)

Take Five (Dave Brubeck)

There Will Never Be Another You (Jazz Standard)

They Can't Take That Away From Me (Jazz Standard)

This Will Be (Natalie Cole)

Three Coins In The Fountain (Frank Sinatra)

Watermelon Man (Herbie Hancock)

The Way You Look Tonight (Michael Bublé)

What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)

Smooth Jazz:

Ain't No Sunshine (Bill Withers)

By The Time This Night Is Over (Kenny G & Peabo Bryson)

Forever In Love (Kenny G)

Give Me The Night (George Benson)

Joy Of Life (Kenny G)

Just The Two Of Us (Bill Withers)

Lilly Was Here (Candy Dulfer)

Mister Magic (Grover Washington)

The Moment (Kenny G)

Sentimental (Kenny G)

Songbird (Kenny G)

Street Life (Randy Crawford)

Tadow (FKJ & Masego)

This Masquerade (George Benson)

Winelight (Grover Washington)

Theatre, TV & Movie Themes:

Angela (from 'Taxi')

Can You Feel The Love Tonight (from 'The Lion King')

City of Stars (from 'Lala Land')

Colours Of The Wind (from 'Pocahontas')

Crazier (from 'Hannah Montana The Movie')

Hedwig's Theme (from ‘Harry Potter’)

I Dreamed A Dream (from 'Les Misérables')

I See The Light (from 'Tangled')

I've Had The Time Of My Life (from 'Dirty Dancing')

King Of The Swingers (from "Jungle Book')

Last Night Of The World (from 'Miss Saigon')

Let It Go (from 'Frozen')

A Million Dreams (from 'The Greatest Showman')

Moana Mashup (feat. How Far I'll Go & You're Welcome)

Over The Rainbow (from 'The Wizard Of Oz)

Part Of Your World (from 'The Little Mermaid')

Tale As Old As Time (From 'Beauty & The Beast')

Tomorrow (from 'Annie')

You've Got A Friend (from 'Toy Story')

Jazzy Festive Fun:

All I Want For Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey)

Auld Lang Syne (Mariah Carey version)

The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole)

Deck The Halls (traditional)

Frosty The Snowman (traditional)

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Frank Sinatra)

Holly Jolly Christmas (Michael Bublé)

I Believe In Father Christmas (Greg Lake)

I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday (Wizzard)

I'll Be Home For Christmas (Bing Crosby)

It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas (Bing Crosby)

Jingle Bells (traditional)

Let It Snow (Dean Martin)

Merry Christmas Everyone (Shakin' Stevens)

Mistletoe And Wine (Cliff Richard)

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree (Brenda Lee)

Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer (traditional)

Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (various)

White Christmas (traditional)

Winter Wonderland (various)

Others:

Amazing Grace

The Bridal March (various versions!)

God Save The King

Happy Birthday (Stevie Wonder)

Pachelbel's Canon in D Major

Spring (from 'Vivaldi's Four Seasons')

The Wedding March

The Wedding Song (Kenny G)

When The Saints Go Marching In

You Are My Sunshine

You'll Never Walk Alone (Gerry & The Pacemakers)

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

One hour set up time (assuming easy access).
At least one plug socket with a continuous power supply (sound limiters are not usually an issue)
Unloading space and free parking for one vehicle.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I bring all my own sound equipment and lighting can be provided on request.


What information do you require about a venue?

So long as the venue allows live music then there shouldn't be much else to worry about. I will liaise with venue to ensure that everything flows smoothly.


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

I don't use Spotify in a live performance situation, however I can certain provide suitable music before, between and after my sets.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Set up: 1 hour (assuming easy access) or 90 minutes if your package includes a DJ

Recent Clients

Dave (Saxophonist) has performed for these clients:

Hever Castle

The Winter Gardens

Cooling Castle

Dickens World

Dreamland

The Playboy Club in Mayfair

and many more private events and weddings.

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