Vintage themed background sax player
I play mellow tunes (mainly jazz soul and blues) from the 1920s to 1960s
I can add atmosphere to any party or drinks reception whilst still allowing your guests to chat away
Perfect for garden parties, Gin n jazz evenings, afternoon teas
Based in Ilkley, West Yorkshire
Ain’t misbehaving
Fly me to the moon
Sweet Georgia Brown
At Last
Bewitched bothered and bewildered
Moondance
Hit the Road Jack
Pink Panther
Dock of the bay
Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone
On the sunny side of the street
Spooky
Comin home baby
A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square
Make me a memory
Satin doll
Chattanooga Choo choo
Take the A train
Fever
Corcovado
Sway
Blue bossa
But not for me
Georgia
Hallelujah I love her so
Flip flop and fly
La Bamba
Walk on By
It’s not unusual
Etc
CHRISTMAS TUNES
Santa baby
White Christmas
The Christmas song (chestnuts roasting)
Winter Wonderland
Jingle bell rock
So here it is merry Christmas
I wish it could be Christmas everyday
Baby it’s cold outside
Frosty the snowman
Santa Claus is coming to town
Etc
I can fit into a small space and play outside and off grid if required
Or I have a larger PA for louder sound inside which will require plugging in
Self contained sound
Have a small disco light but otherwise no lighting
Directions. Where to unload and park
Happy to provide Spotify playlist between sets or play clients choice over my PA
I’m a retired doctor
I retired early as I didn’t have enough time to play sax!
I studied jazz at St Andrews University and was awarded a Graduate Diploma in Jazz
I love playing background music for drinks receptions
I love adding atmosphere whilst still allowing people to chat
I like to arrive an hour to 45 minutes beforehand to set up
I usually play 2x45 minute sets but for drinks receptions I can play for the duration (over an hour)
Yes. Absolutely
I don’t need power
I do need shade from sun and shelter from bad weather!
I often learn a couple of new songs for clients but I do need notice
I have a song list clients are welcome to choose from or I can select what I know works best from my experience
‘Really set the tone for the event’
‘Created a wonderful relaxing atmosphere ‘
The Yorkshire Excellence in HR awards
Pavers shoes
Craiglands Hotel Ilkley
MacMillan Cancer care
Queens Hotel Leeds
Wennington Hall
Wood Hall Linton
Number One York
Leeds Minster
KWVR on steam train
Craiglands Hotel Ilkley
Wheatley Arms
The Fleece Addingham
Lots of private parties inside homes
Garden parties outside