Bob Batty

Full time professional saxophonist since 2008, specializing in top class jazz and swing background music for wedding drinks receptions (champagne receptions). The music is always entertaining and tasteful, and never too loud - guests can choose to listen or chat. Many of the tunes are familiar to non-specialists. Bob usually includes a few bossa nova numbers such as The Girl from Ipanema, for a nice change of pace. He can also include classic pop and rock tunes if requested. The theme of the show is always love and happiness - we don't want to be singing the blues on a special day, so heartache and misery are banned! Bob has an extensive range of top class backing tracks carefully selected to suit the occasion. He is happy to discuss song choices ahead of the day and include your personal favourites whenever possible. If you prefer to leave it in his capable hands, he will make a playlist for you based on his knowledge and experience. Bob uses a small P.A. system (Yamaha StagePas 300 at the time of writing) to play backing tracks. In most settings, the sax doesn't need amplification. Power requirements are an ordinary plug socket. Weather permitting, he can perform outside in summer months. For outside work, he uses a small combo amp. A plan B for rain is sometimes a good idea!