Dr Tim Watson Saxophonist International Saxophonist, Clarinet and Flautist playing easy listening to Ibiza

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Description Price
Bespoke arrangements and performance on saxophones, clarinet and flute for weddings (see website for details)£350
Pre dinner cocktails and dinner music for functions£275
Ibiza Sax set (Pre DJ or with DJ mix)£350
Concerto soloist (price on request)£0
Piano and saxophone duo/jazz combination/saxophone quartet (price on request)£0
All my prices are negotiable dependant on bespoke arrangements, performance timings and distances to travel. A price quoted will include programming, PA, with wired/wireless microphones, lights if required, travel costs, expenses and public liability insurance. I am a Member of the Musicians Union.

About / Biography

Dr Tim Watson BMus(Hons), MA, FLCM, LGSM(Hons), LRSM, ARCM, AMusTCL, CMgr, MCMI.

SAXOPHONE/CLARINET/FLUTE PERFORMANCES (although I actually play violin aswell, as this is my second study!)

(Bespoke music programmes for weddings/funerals, any type of party, conferences, christmas!)

Tim has over 25 years worth of experience as a musician and has worked across the world as a multi instrumentalist, composer and conductor, performing at many of the worlds most prestigious venues for Royal weddings, VIP parties, conferences and celebrations. Tim performs all types of genres of music, from easy listening background music, jazz and pop to Ibiza mixes, disney programmes and as a concerto soloist!
Tim is also at home as a session and touring musician, very often being called at last minute to cover multi instrumental positions playing saxophone, clarinet and flute. (his second study is violin!)

With chartered management qualifications Tims attention to detail and organisation is superb and this makes him versatile, fun and engaging to deal with, producing fantastic results for all concerned.

Tim is always looking for new opportunities to collaborate with other Musicians, DJs, ensembles, conductors, and is willing to travel internationally to perform, educate, examine and mentor.

WEDDINGS

Tim offers a completely unique wedding music service, composing arranging and performing bespoke music for your special day. (In some cases incorporating performance on four different saxophones!)

– Pre wedding ceremony (before the bride arrives music to entertain your guests)
– Aisle music (Bride/Groom choice of music, arranged and then performed to walk down the aisle)
– Registry signing (chosen and performed according to your musical taste)
– Exit music (bespoke, chosen and arranged accordingly)
– Reception drinks/Wedding breakfast (background music performed from different genres, jazz, classical, pop, easy listening, film and musicals, even Disney or Ibiza mixes)

DJ and SAX sets (pre programmed sets andalso interaction with any requests and taken on the night.

Listening to the requests and needs of the bride and groom, Tim has over 30 years in the professional music industry, making the organisation of music for your special day trouble and worry free!

Tim really is the rounded package for any event and a consummate profession in all he does.

Reviews (17)

There are currently 17 user ratings for Dr Tim Watson Saxophonist

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Paignton, Devon

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 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.

IDEAS!

Tim offers bespoke arrangements to walk down the aisle, below are just a few suggestions, but Tim has over 12 hours of different music in his repertoire that is continually expanding.

BROADWAY AND FILM

A Day In The Life Of A Fool

Ain’t Misbehavin’

All The Things You Are

Almost Like Being In Love

As Time Goes By

Bewitched

Big Spender

Bring Him Home

Bye Bye Blackbird

Days Of Wine And Roses

Don’t Cry For Me Argentina

Emily

Have You Met Miss Jones

I Dreamed A Dream

I Don’t Know How To Love Him

If I Were A Rich Man

I Know Him So Well

It’s All Right With Me

I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face

Just In Time

Maria

Misty

My Funny Valentine

My Ship

On Green Dolphin Street

Over The Rainbow

Somewhere

Summertime

Sweet Georgia Brown

The Way You Look Tonight

Thou Swell

Tonight

The GREATEST SHOWMAN

A Million Dreams

Come Alive

From Now On

Never Enough

Rewrite The Stars

The Greatest Show

The Other Side

This Is Me

Tightrope

THE RAT PACK

Aint That A Kick In The Head

Come Fly With Me

Me And My Shadow

My Way

The Lady Is A Tramp

Somethin’ Stupid

That’s Amore

(Love Is) The Tender Trap

Youre Nobody Til Somebody Loves You

JAZZ (Easy Listening)

Aint Misbehavin

A Foggy Day

All Blues

Autumn Leaves

Bb Blues

Bali Run

Bernie’s Tune

Breezin’

But Beautiful

But Not For Me

C Jam Blues

Cantaloupe Island

Darn That Dream

Desafinado

Do Nothing ‘Till You Hear From Me

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore

Doxy

Embraceable You

Embraceable You (‘Tis Autumn)

F Blues

Fascinating Rhythm

Fly Me To The Moon

Footprints

Freddie Freeloader

Harlem Nocturne

How Long Has This Been Going On

I Got Rhythm

In A Sentimental Mood

I’ve Got A Crush On You

I’ve Got It Bad

I Got It Bad (In A Mellow Tone)

Impressions

I’ve Got You Under My Skin

Just Squeeze Me

Just The Two Of Us

Let Yourself Go (Sinatra Sax And Swing)

Nice Work If You Can Get It

Maiden Voyage

Moonglow

Morning Dance

Night And Day

One Note Samba

Oh, Lady Be Good

Our Love Is Here To Stay

Oye Come Va

This Masquerade

Satin Doll

Saturday Night (Is The Loneliest)

She Could Be Mine

Silhouette

So What

Song For My Father

Songbird

Solar Flair

Someone To Watch Over Me

Steppin’ Out With My Baby

Strike Up The Band

‘S Wonderful

Summertime

The Song Is You

The Tender Trap

That’s All

That’s All (Sinatra Sax And Swing)

‘Tis Autumn

Tourist In Paradise

Watermelon Man

Wave

We’re In This Love Together

What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life

What’ll I Do

When I Fall In Love

When Sunny Gets Blue

DISNEY

A Whole New World

Beauty And The Beast (Film 2017)

Be Our Guest

Can You Feel The Love Tonight

Colours Of The Wind

Friend Like Me

I Just Can’t Wait To Be King

I See The Light

Let It Go

Part Of Your World

Reflection

The Bell’s Of Notredame

Under The Sea

You’ve Got A Friend In Me

Zero To Hero

Up – Main Theme (Disney Pixar)

POP (Easy Listening)

All Of Me (Legend)

All I Am

All You Need Is Love

Always And Forever

A Groovy Kind Of Love

A Thousand Years

A Sky Full of Stars

At Last

Amazing Grace

Baker Street

Banana Pancakes

Beautiful in White

Blame It On The Boogie

Cant Help Falling In Love With You

Careless Whisper

Chiquitita

Crazy In Love

Dancing in the Moonlight

Diamonds And Pearls

Disco Inferno

Dancing Queen

Does Your Mother Know

Easy on Me

Eyes Shut

Everywhere

Everything I Do I Do It For You

Feels Like Home

Fernanado

Forever After All

Forget You

Get Lucky

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Happy

Hallelujah

Hello

Here Comes The Sun

Here, There And Everywhere

Hey Jude

Hey Soul Sister

How Deep Is Your Love

If I Ain’t Got You

I Feel Good

I Get To Love You

I Have A Dream

I Just Called To Say I Love You

I Knew I Loved You

Isn’t She Lovely

It Must Be Love

I Wanna Dance With Somebody

I Will Always Love You

I Wish

I’ve Had The Time Of My Life

Just The Two Of Us

Knowing Me Knowing You

Lay All Your Love on Me

La Bamba

Lets Stay Together

Lifted

Lady Madonna

Love Me Like You Do

Love Me Now (Legend)

Lovely Day

This Will Be

Master Blaster/Higher Ground

Mamma Mia

Make You Feel My Love

Marry You

Michelle

Money Money Money

Moves Like Jagger

Mr Pitiful

Oh What A NIght

One

Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful --World (Israel)

Reach

Penny Lane

Perfect

Play That Funky Music

Proud Mary

Rule The World

Save The Best For Last

Say A Little Prayer

Sir Duke

Shape Of You

She Loves You

She’s Electric

She’s The One

Shut Up And Dance With Me

S.O.S

Songbird

Stay With Me

Superstition

Super Trooper

Sweet Caroline

Take A Chance on Me

Tequila

Truly Madly Deeply

Thank You For The Music

The A Team

The Prayer

The Name Of The Game

The Winner Takes It All

The Wedding Song

Three Little Birds

Thinking Out Loud

Valerie

Voulez Vous

Waterloo

Were In This Love Together

When I’m Sixty Four

Whiskey In A Jar

Wonderful Tonight

Yakety Sax

Yesterday

You Are So Beautiful (Cocker)

You Are The Reason

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life

You’ve Got The Love

You’re Still The One

Your Song

Yours

Your Love Is King

3 Little Birds

7 Years

DJ AND SAX - Ibiza Sound

Changes

Give It Away

Jubel

Mr Saxobeat

Old Letters

Perfect

River Flows In You

Toss The Feathers

One Day (Vandaag)

Chandalier

Sun Goes Down

New Orleans Naxos

Ljuda Shiny Goose

Baby Bakermat

Kinglande Riva

Infinity

Children

Pjanoo

Want Me (Paul Mason)

This Girl (Kungs)

Destination Calabria

Pump it Up

Baker Street (Remix)

Fly on the Wings of Love

Sandstorm

Better Off Alone

Like a Prayer (Remix)

Insomnia

PARTY STARTER/DANCE FLOOR FILLER IDEA 1 (35 min set)

Jubel

Free From Desire

Destination Calabria

Pjanoo

Mr Saxobeat

Pump it Up

Baby

Want Me

This Girl

IDEA 2 (30 min Set)

Baker Street (Remix)

Fly on the Wings of Love

Infinity 2008

Sandstorm

Better Off Alone

Like a Prayer (Remix)

Insomnia

SEASONAL

A Spaceman Came Travelling

Baby It’s Cold Outside

Blue Christmas

C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S

Fairytale Of New York

Happy Christmas War Is Over

Hark, The Herald Angels Sing

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Here Comes Santa Claus

Home For The Holidays

In Dulce Jubilo

I Believe In Father Christmas

I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus

I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday

I Want For Christmas Is You

Jingle Bells

Jingle Bell Rock

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

Lonely This Christmas

Merry Christmas Everyone

Mistletoe And Wine

Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy

Santa Baby

Silent Night

Sleigh Ride

Stop The Cavalry

Somewhere Only We Know

The Christmas Song

The Christmas Waltz

Walking In The Air

Winter Wonderland

Wonderful Christmastime

Classical Saxophone Music on Request/Other

Pachabels Canon

Air On A G String

The Wedding Song

Stranger On The Shore!

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Bespoke weddings
Parking and access where required.

Power supply, if possible. Although performances can be done without, dependant on timing for playing.

Space for set up - Minimum 2 metres square


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Tim has different PAs and sound equipment for different venues and occasions, from a small intimate church to larger venue.
Tim can also provide lights to enhance the mood.


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

Tim likes to play for the majority of his bookings, and has over 350 pieces in his repertoire, but can also provide music in-between sets if required through different connections. (Phone, iPad, Laptop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Ive been very fortunate to have been involved with many bands and had many experiences.

To name a few...
Ive played for Her Majesty the Queen!
Played solos at The Royal Albert Hall
Played up the top of a mountain for Redbull
Ive written and performed music for the BBC and Sky
Played Glastonbury numerous times
Played on private cruises
Performed for many VIPs...let me tell you if you book me!


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

Ive had over 30 years in the music industry, performed all over the world for lots of different people, Royalty, VIPs, weddings, parties and functions, with lots of fantastic musicians and had some amazing experiences.
I have lots of stories to tell, ask me!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Wedding music
1 hour set up.

I can perform across your whole day at different times. :-)
I don’t have any restrictions on times and can be flexible accordingly.

Bespoke performance times, as discussed with clients. (Bespoke programmes, easy listening, jazz, pop, classical, disney, Ibiza mixes)
Previous performances have been from 30 minutes to 5 hours. (Bespoke programmes with breaks)
Suggestions - Ranging from 2/3 x 30 - 45 minute sets
2/3 x 45 - 1 hour sets

Concerto soloist, Dj and sax - as required.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, weather dependant (to be discussed


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

I have over 350 different pieces in my repertoire, and this is always expanding as i arrange new music.

I can arrange specific music for brides to walk down the aisle, but can also send a full list of my repertoire on request if needed. (easy listening, pop, jazz, Disney, Ibiza)
Most people that book me are happy for me to be flexible around the ambience and atmosphere being created at the time, picking music and performing accordingly...this could be easy listening to a full on party set!

Recent Clients

Dr Tim Watson Saxophonist has performed for these clients:

BBC

SKY

RedBull

Edward and Sophie Royal wedding

Sir Donald Gosling, Jackie Stewart, Terry Wogan, Robert Powell, Roger de Corsy, Tim Rice.

Joe Loss Orchestra

Rat Pack Tour

Pink Floyd Tour

Dave Finnagan Committments Tour

Dire Straits 'Money for Nothing' Tour

Rotary Young Musician Chair

(Numerous session gigs and private weddings, parties and conferences)

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