Professional musician and performer Ian Thompson, has been playing the saxophone for over 20 years. Having worked with some of the UK's finest function bands and toured / recorded with many international artists... Ian has also appeared on TV and radio shows such as Top of the Pops, The National Lottery and The Clive James Show.
In addition to his distinctive, soulful sound and fluent playing... Ian is also an experienced vocalist and with a large repertoire of over 300 songs and instrumentals at his finger tips... he can offer you a diverse range of music to choose from.
From ambient background music (Dinner jazz, Pop & Soul ballads)... To lively, uptempo music to dance to (disco, pop classic Soul & dance/ club movers)... Ian can provide you with the perfect choice of music to create the right atmosphere for your event.
Whether performing acoustically or with quality backing tracks, Ian is sure to impress you and your guests with his professionalism and wonderful saxophone playing.
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Venues Played Include:
Bolton Castle, Bristol Museum, Claridges Hotel (London), Compleat Angler (Marlow), Four Seasons (London), Foxhills Resort (Ottershaw), Goodwood House, Guildhall (Bath), Hilton Hotel (London), Islington Metalworks, Knebworth Barns (Knebworth), Layer Marney Towers (Essex), Landmark Hotel (Kensington), 5 Lakes Country Club, Leeds Castle (Kent), Leez Priory (Essex), Luton Hoo hotel, Meridian Grand (London), OXO Tower, Queens College (Cambridge), The Roof Gardens (W. Kensington), The Dorchester hotel , The Ritz hotel, The Rubins hotel, OXO Tower, Woburn Abbey... and many many Wedding venues across Kent, Essex, Herts. and the UK...
Based in Rayleigh, Essex
As time goes by - Louis Armstrong
Baker street - Gerry Rafferty
Can’t hurry love - Phil Collins/ The Supremes
Can't stop the feeling - Justin Timberlake
Careless whisper - George Michael
Every breath you take - The police
Fields of gold - Sting
Happy - Pharrell
Have I told you lately (that I love you) - Van Morrison
How long will I love you - Ellie Golding
I say a little prayer - Aretha Franklin
Jubel - Klingande
Just the 2 of us - Bill Withers/Grover Washington Junior
I’ve got you under my Skin - Frank Sinatra
Let There be Love - Nat King Cole
Let’s stay together - Al Green
Love never felt so good - Michael Jackson/ Justin Timberlake
Marry you - Bruno Mars
Mas Que Nada - Segio Mendez
Moon dance - Van Morrison
My baby just cares for me - Nina Simone
My girl - The Temptations
Never too much - Luther Vandross
Play that funky Music - Wild Cherry
Rather be - Clean Bandit
September - Earth Wind & Fire
Shake it off - Taylor Swift
Shape of you - Ed Sheeran
Signed sealed delivered - Stevie Wonder
Sugar - Maroon 5
Summertime
Take 5 - Dave Brubeck
Thinking out loud - Ed Sheeran
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Truly madly deeply - Savage Garden
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Wave - Jobim
Wonderful tonight - Eric Clapton
Your love is king - Sade
Setup time: usually around 30 minutes (depending on ease of access etc.)
Performance times: based around you :-)
Recordings/ tours: UB40, ABC, The Foundations, Jonathan Butler, Kenny Thomas, Driza Bone, Edwin Starr, Guru Josh...
Adidas,
British Airways (staff party)
Canada Life insurance (Xmas party),
Debenhams (promotion),
George Yard shopping centre, Braintree (public events)
Greggs (store opening),
Imitate Modern Art Gallery (Artist launch/ promotion)
Lloyds TSB (Xmas party)
Marks & Spencer (promotion)
O2 communications (Michael Buble promotion)
Orange Communications (corporate Xmas party)
Patek Philippe watches (promotion event),
Soho Jazz Festival (featured act),
Thomas Sabo Jewellers (new range promotion) ...