Marty's Groovy Party Multi-genre specialist solo sax - Ibiza House to Swing Jazz and Rock Classics!

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The guide prices below are for events in Glasgow, Lanarkshire. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
Sax with Backing Tracks:
Up to 1 hour sax performance: £275
2 x 45 minute sets in a 2 hour period - with backing tracks: £400
3 x 40 minute sets in a 3 hour period: £525
Sax and DJ (solo):
Up to 4 hours of DJ with a few Sax sets throughout: from £889
Each performance includes sound system and backing tracks if required
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About / Biography

Marty's Groovy Party is a pro sax player whose solo performance is sure to lift the groove factor of any special occasion. Performing with bands and DJs across Europe and beyond, the Algarve, Prague, New York, Calcutta, and Berlin Marty is an experienced multi-genre specialist, whether playing infectious Ibiza House for club vibes, pop greats or straight-ahead Jazz for a more mellow atmosphere.

With a Jazz degree under his belt from Scotland's Royal Conservatoire, hire Marty and you will be guaranteed the quality that you and your guests deserve.

I also play the clarinet for all those Swing-toe tappers out there!

If required a sound system can be provided which will rock the house along and can tailor a bespoke set list just for you. For a little extra, I can provide a full DJ service, with lights and interactive crowd-responsive live DJ mixing.

Soooo.... get in touch!


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Location

Based in Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Will travel up to 120 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 120 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.

This list is not all I playm it's just a small selection.

Ibiza and Mixed Set List

Club Can’t Handle Me | Lyrics Flo Rida feat. David Guetta

Jenny (Heaven Can You Hear Me) Bandit & Belfort

Jubel Saxophone Playalong Version

How Deep Is Your Love (Audio) Disciples

Never Be Alone Becky Hill x Sonny Fodera

Absolutely Everybody Vanessa Amorosi

Valerie (original) Amy Winehouse

American Boy (feat. Kanye West) Estelle

Kingston Town UB40

Temperature-Sean Paul

Red Light Spells Danger Billy Ocean

Belter Gerry Cinnamon

This Girl Cookin' on 3 Burners

Girls Just Want to Have Fun Cyndi Lauper

onlymp3.to - Baker Street Backing Track for Sax In the Style of Gerry Rafferty -Hh6jX4cua0k-192k-1687812450

Dancing In The Dark Bruce Springsteen

End of the Line Traveling Wilburys

Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison

Dancing On The Ceiling (12" Version) Lionel Richie

Summer of 69 (Classic Version) Bryan Adams

Juicy (4K Remaster) The Notorious B.I.G.

Gin And Juice Snoop Dogg

Say My Name Destiny's Child

You Should Be Dancing Bee Gees

White Noise Rain(Loopable,No fade) Deep Sleep, Rain Sounds, White Noise Research

Rhythm Is a Dancer (7" Edit) SNAP!

The Only Way Is Up Yazz

Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless) Crystal Waters

We No Speak Americano - Radio Edit DCUP

Bonkers Dizzee Rascal

clubland 90's sunshine after the rain

Cafe Del Mar (Three N One 2002 Mix) ‚ô´ Trance Classics : Energy 52

Tocas Miracle (Late Night Version) Fragma

Silence (Above & Beyonds 21st Century Remix) Delerium

Bits n Pieces Artmesia

DNA (Loving You) (feat. Hannah Boleyn) Billy Gillies

Heaven (feat. Do) DJ Sammy

Miracle Ellie Goulding

Let Me Show You Camisra

Castles in the Sky (feat. MARSHA) Ian Van Dahl

Darude-Sandstorm HQ

Better Off Alone - Vocal Club Mix Alice DJ

I'm Feeling It (In The Air) (Sunset Bros X Mark McCabe) Mark McCabe

Concrete Angel (feat. Christina Novelli) Gareth Emery

Saving Up Dom Dolla

NRG Jazzy

Pjanoo (Radio Edit) Eric Prydz

Like a Prayer Madonna

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) - (Official Lyric... ABBA

Dancin' in the Moonlight Toploader

That Don't Impress Me Much Lyrics Shania Twain

Fade Out Lines The Avener

Timber (Official Video) (feat. Kesha) Pitbull

Prada

Show Me Love Robin S

Soul Hyzteria

Touch Me Rui Da Silva

Happier (ft. Clementine Douglas) The Blessed Madonna

MORNING Jev

Gabriel (Live Garage Version) Roy Davis Jr ft Peven Everett

Runrig Loch Lomond

Ibiza House Set

Jubel Saxophone Playalong Version

Faul, Wad Ad, Pnau - Changes (Videoclip) Faul & Wad Ad

Your Mind (feat. Kristen Marie) Hedia, Kristen Marie

Every Day Eric Prydz

Sun Goes Down (feat. Jasmine Thompson) Robin Schulz

Destination Calabria - Extended Mix Alex Gaudino, Crystal Waters

Sandman - Original 12" Mix Blue Boy

Music Sounds Better With You Stardust

Cafe Del Mar (Three N One 2002 Mix) ‚ô´ Trance Classics : Energy 52

Tocas Miracle (Late Night Version) Fragma

1999 (Kaycee Radio Edit) Binary Finary

Silence (Above & Beyonds 21st Century Remix) Delerium

On The Beach - Mauro Picotto's CRW Remix York

Freewheelin' Jack Wins, Caitlyn Scarlett

Jealous Hyzteria, Mila Falls

Bits n Pieces Artmesia

Out Of Focus (6am Mix) Hyzteria, Lilly Ahlberg

Miracle Ellie Goulding

Finally (Radio Edit) Mr. Belt & Wezol

Darude-Sandstorm HQ

Save Me Tonight Arty

I Found You benny blanco, Calvin Harris

Breathe (feat. Jem Cooke) CamelPhat, Cristoph, Jem Cooke

Djs Gotta Dance More A-Trak, Todd Terry

I Wanna Feel (Radio Edit) SecondCity

Better Off Alone - Vocal Club Mix Alice DJ

We Found Love Explicit (feat. Calvin Harris) Rihanna

Concrete Angel (feat. Christina Novelli) Gareth Emery

Pjanoo (Radio Edit) Eric Prydz

Soul Hyzteria

Rhythm Is a Dancer (7" Edit) SNAP!

The Only Way Is Up Yazz

Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless) Crystal Waters

prada x cola Fukop

clubland 90's sunshine after the rain

Levels (Radio Edit) Avicii

Happy Birthday (ft. John Legend) Kygo

goosebumps Travis Scott

Mr. Saxobeat Alexandra Stan

Lonely Together Avicii, Rita Ora

1998 - Paul van Dyk Remix Binary finary

Children Robert Miles

Mixed Genres

Jubel Saxophone Playalong Version

Club Can’t Handle Me | Lyrics Flo Rida feat. David Guetta

Jenny (Heaven Can You Hear Me) Bandit & Belfort

How Deep Is Your Love (Audio) Disciples

We Are Family Sister Sledge

Moondance Van Morrison

Don’t Stop 'Til You Get Enough Michael Jackson

Never Be Alone Becky Hill x Sonny Fodera

Club Tropicana Wham!

Dancing On The Ceiling (12" Version) Lionel Richie

Girls Just Want to Have Fun Cyndi Lauper

We No Speak Americano - Radio Edit DCUP

Cold Heart (PNAU Remix) Elton John & Dua Lipa

NRG Jazzy

Bits n Pieces Artmesia

Uptown Funk (Lyrics) ft. Bruno Mars Mark Ronson

Pick up the Pieces Average White Band

Night Fever Bee Gees

Into The Groove Madonna

Believe Cher

Children Robert Miles

Show Me Love Robin S

Happier (ft. Clementine Douglas) The Blessed Madonna

This Girl Cookin' on 3 Burners

Soul Hyzteria

The Temptations (1964) (HD Quality) My Girl

Stevie Wonder (Lyrics) Ôéµ Isn't She Lovely

I Wanna Dance With Somebody Whitney Houston

Jazz (I can play 100's of songs, from modern to swing)

All of Me

Fly me to the moon

Autumn Leave

Summertime

etc

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Performance space of 2m2, 2x 13 amp power sockets, 1 parking space
If I am performing with a DJ I need to know: a) if they are happy to perfrom with a sax b) if they have a set up I can plug into c) if I need to bring my own soundsystem.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I have a 800W system and coloured strobes


What information do you require about a venue?

Directions, loading, who to speak to when I arrive


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

I can provide DJ services or backing music between sets.It can be whatever the client wants or my choice

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The best gig I have ever done was in the Keralan, India, when I rocked up at a person's wedding with my fiance and played an impromptu gig for 200 guests. They loved it, we loved it even if it was a bit sweaty.


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

In Jazz, John Coltrane is my biggest inspiration, but also Benny Goodman. In contemporary music I love St Germain, Calvin Harris, Gerry Rafferty, Average White Band, Marceo Parker, Blessed Madonna. The best iconic saxophone song of all time either Careless Whisper or Baker Street - difficult to decide.


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

I am largely self taught have been pro since I was 18 when I gigged on the Jazz scene on my year out in Prague, Czech Republic. Upon returning to Glasgow, Scotland, I played with DJs at club events, became a member of various bands including Acid Jazz signed band Nimbus Sextet, as well as sessioning on 2 albums with world acclaimed reggae sound system Mungo's Hifi. I've traveled extensively, playing accross Spain and Portugal at beach resorts, Jazz and dance music clubs and events, as well as playing in Croatia, Germany, USA, India etc.

I took a degree as a mature student in Jazz as the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland


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

I love all events, but especially ones where people listen to my playing and are up for getting up and dancing. I truly feel music is a gift to be shared and I am honoured to be able to help with this, no matter the occasion.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

If playing with DJ and it is a straight forward input, and we have prearranged this, it can take only 15 mins to set up. My own sound system taked 20 mins to set up. However I always arrive minimum 30 mins before the gig is due to start,
Typically I perform either a full hour or 2x 45 mins.


Are you happy to perform outside?

I am happy to perform outside if the weather is guaranteed or there is a gazebo/awning. If accessible I have a campervan with an awning I can set up under.


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

Clients are welcome to contribute towards the set list, but I would limit new songs for me to 5 due to the time it takes to learn them. However, equally, I can turn up and jam with a DJ and just go with the flow without prior notice of the tunes, I am excellent at changing key and vibe according to the track.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous clients describe my performance as lively and virtuosic. I always dance when I play disco/house/funk and get people dancing. I find it difficult not to dance to be honest, if the beat is good. As a friendly open guy I love reaching out and making people feel comfortable with letting go on the dance floor. In the more chilled events I can keep to the background and add to the fabric of the atmosphere.


Do you interact with the crowd

Yes unless told otherwise and if appropriate to the occasion. I have a chordless mic so usually go around getting people up dancing

Recent Clients

Marty's Groovy Party has performed for these clients:

Various weddings, hen parties, private parties, a confirmation!!! in Hamilton, 21st birthday, 30th birthdays, 40th etc. Various hotels.

Venues

Marty's Groovy Party has performed at these venues:

I have performed at the:

Jazz Bar - Edinburgh

Blue Arrow - Glasgow

Marina - Algarve, Portugal

Jazz Club - Faro, Portugal

Jazz Club - Granada, Span

Jazz Boat - Prague, Czech Republic

Radost FX Night club - Prague, Czech Republic

Bb Jazz Club - Berlin, Germany

Smalls Jazz Club - New York, USA

Vortex Jazz Club - London

Jazz Club - Dubrovnik, Croatia

Jazz Club - Nottingham

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