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Carlo Saxophonist & DJ

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Experienced, professional musician bringing the magic of sax to your party
Saxophonist
Cardiff
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Carlo is a true master of the saxophone, able to perform and freestyle on any song on the spot with his unique style. Carlo is available for all types of events in Cardiff, Swansea, Bristol, London, Devon, London and beyond. His versatile performances are perfect for weddings (including Asian and Indian weddings), private parties, bars, clubs, and festivals. Carlo is often booked to play his sax alongside DJs or with his own backing tracks. Carlo brings over 20 years of experience and exceptional talent to every performance. Graduated with a BMus degree in Music in 2017, Carlo is proficient in playing the Alto, Tenor, and Soprano saxophones. His smooth, melodious sound enhances cocktail receptions, wedding parties, and corporate events, adapting seamlessly to any client’s needs. His extensive repertoire covers a wide range of styles including Ibiza Style, R&B, Lounge, Chill Out, Nu Jazz, Funky, Jazz standards, Bossa Nova, and Blues, often integrated with a DJ setup. Carlo’s extensive experience includes performances for prestigious clients and at high-profile venues across the UK, such as Dirty Martini, Soda Bar, the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, BBC, KLM, Air France, the Royal Albert Hall, Cardiff University, ExCel London, Cardiff Museum, and Birmingham Museum. Whether performing as a soloist with his DJ setup or alongside a resident DJ, Carlo’s music is the perfect addition to any event. His ability to tailor his act to suit any occasion makes him a sought-after musician for a wide variety of social events.

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Carlo's Reviews

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Helin K
7 days ago
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5 out of 5

Carlo played at our wedding and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better! All of our guests absolutely loved him and everyone danced all night. Communication leading up to the day was also brilliant. Thank you so much Carlo! We will definitely be recommending to friends and family. Love Helin and Henry

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Rhiannon W
13 days ago
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5 out of 5

AMAZING!!! Booked Carlo as a surprise for my husband on our wedding day and he was utterly brilliant!! What a way to start our reception drinks. Thank you Carlo!

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Megan C
1 month ago
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5 out of 5

Carlo is just great! He provided excellent music choices for our corporate summer party, he played so well and I had multiple reviews on how much guests enjoyed his presence. Thank you Carlo again. You are great at what you do, you are very professional, you were on time and you communicated well. We will definitely consider you again.

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Tamara F
1 month ago
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5 out of 5

We were simply blown away by Carlo's performance at our wedding. Carlo read the room, took requests on board, and kept the party going all night long. He also played at our wedding breakfast which really set the tone for the rest of the evening. We cannot recommend his services enough. We live in the US and had to choose our wedding vendors from afar which was, to a certain degree, a leap of faith. Carlo did not disappoint in any way. So many of our guests have remarked about how Carlo's performance was a highlight of the evening. Do not hesitate to book him for your event.

Reply from Carlo
1 month ago

Thank you so much Tamara! Such a nice party and lovely people! all the best

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Sophie M
1 month ago, for a Wedding in Clevedon BS21
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5 out of 5

Just wanted to say Wow 🤩 thank you so so much for being such a big part of our wedding , you were amazing as always! We had the best time! Thank you for making it so special!

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Paula D
1 month ago, for a Birthday party in Caerphilly
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5 out of 5

If you are looking for a Sax player, I can’t recommend Carlo enough . From word go he was so helpful and accommodating. Great communication and worked closely with us sorting out a playlist for the evening . Carlo totally got the vibe we were looking for. All my guest commented how great he was and a superb addition to the night. Thank you Carlo

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Carlo's Song list

Possible song choices, others songs can be added at your request. Feel free to choose your favourites and I can arrange a set list to suit your needs.
——-Love Songs & Ballads:———
How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
L.O.V.E - Nat King Cole
How Deep is Your Love - Bee Gees
Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
All Of Me - John Legend
Can't Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley
Dream A Little Dream - Ella Fitzgerald
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder Endless Love - Lionel Richie
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
Your Song - Elton John Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson
Marry You - Bruno Mars
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
———Wedding Breakfast/Background songs:————
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
What’s Love Got to Do with It - Tina Turnert
Ain’t no Sunshine - Bill Withers
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Off the Wall - Michael Jackson
Your Latest Trick - Dire Straits
Got to be Real - Cheryl Lynn
Higher Love - Kygo
———— R&B and Modern Pop:————
Low - Flo Rida
Mad - Ne yo
Burn - USher
Hot in Here - Nelly
Umbrella - Rihanna
Jerusalema - Master KG
Drogba ( Joanna) - Afro B
Senorita - Shawn Mendes
Last last - Burna Boy
Water - Tyla
Freaky Friday - Chris Brown
Billie Bossa Nova - Billie Eilish
LOVE - Joss Stone
Water - Tyla
Billie Bossa Nova - Billie Eilish
A Driver Saved My Night - Sigrid
Adore You - Harry Styles
All About You - McFly
All Star - Smash Mouth
American Boy - Estelle
As It Was - Harry Styles
Attention - Charlie Puth
Baby, I Love Your Way - Big Mountain
Bellyache - Billie Eilish
Better Half of Me - Tom Walker
Boyfriend - Ariana Grande
Break My Heart - Dua Lipa
Cake By The Ocean - DNCE
Cold Heart - Elton John, Dua Lipa
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Cupid - FIFTY FIFTY
Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader
Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones
Drops of Jupiter - Train
Everything I Wanted - Billie Eilish
Falling - Harry Styles
Feather - Sabrina Carpenter
Finesse - Bruno Mars
Havana - Camila Cabello
High Hopes - Panic! At The Disco
Hold Back the River - James Bay
Houdini - Dua Lipa
How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding
I Ain't Worried - OneRepublic
I Could Get Used To This - Becky Hill
Just Got Paid - Sigala
Just You and I - Tom Walker
Kiss Me More - Doja Cat
Lay It All On Me - Ed Sheeran
Levitating - Dua Lipa
Liar - Camila Cabello
Love Again - Dua Lipa
Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding
Love Nwantiti - CKay feat. Franglish
Love on Top - Beyoncé
Lush Life - Zara Larsson
Memories - Maroon 5
New Rules - Dua Lipa
Nonsense - Sabrina Carpenter
Ocean Eyes - Billie Eilish
Oh My God - Adele
One Touch - Jess Glynne
Passionfruit - Drake
Peaches - Justin Bieber
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Positions - Ariana Grande
Pretty Please - Dua Lipa
Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae
Rather Be - Clean Bandit
Remember - Becky Hill
Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur
Shallow - Lady Gaga
Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
Shivers - Ed Sheeran
Shotgun - George Ezra
Sorry - Justin Bieber
Stay - The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber
Stay With Me - Sam Smith
Strangers - Kenya Grace
Sugar - Maroon 5
thank u, next - Ariana Grande
That's What I Like - Bruno Mars
There's Nothing Holding Me Back - Shawn Mendes
These Days - Rudimental
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Versace On The Floor - Bruno Mars
Water - Tyla
Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles
We Don't Talk Anymore - Charlie Puth
We're Good - Dua Lipa
What Do You Mean - Justin Bieber
———Ibiza/House/Dance Style:———
Jubel - Klingande
Destination Calabria - Alex Gaudino
Mr Saxobeat – Alexandra Stan
17 - MK
One Day - Bakermat
Stereo Love - Edward Maya
Murder On The Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Where did You Go - Jax Jones
Billie - Fred again
Titanium - David Guetta, Sia
No Man No Cry (Jimmy Sax) - Oliver Koletzki
Afraid To Feel - LF SYSTEM (David Guetta & Dyro Remix)
Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran
Levels - Avici
We found Love - Rihanna
Show me Love - Robin S
Freed From Desire - Gala
Pjanoo - Eric Prydz
On the Floor - Jennifer Lopez
Dreamer - Livin Joy
Pepas - Farruko
The key, the Secret - Urbanm Cookie Collective
Boom, Boom, Boom - Vengaboys
Body - Loud Luxury, Brando
Came Here For Love - Sigala
Changes - Faul, Wad Ad, Pnau
Cold Heart - Elton John, Dua Lipa, PNAU
Crazy What Love Can Do - David Guetta & Becky Hill & Ella Don't Forget My Love - Diplo
Easy Love - Sigala
Electricity - Silk City, Diplo, Dua Lipa
Finally - CeCe Peniston (Mr. Belt & Wezol Remix)
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! - ABBA (Sgt Slick's Melbourne Recut - Edit)
Give Me Your Love - Sigala
Head & Heart - Joel Corry x MNEK
How Deep Is Your Love - Calvin Harris
Intoxicated - Martin Solveig
Juliet & Romeo - Martin Solveig, Roy Woods
Let Me Love You - Justin Bieber
Lose Control - Meduza, Becky Hill
Love Tonight - Shouse (David Guetta Remix Edit)
Lullaby - Sigala
My Heart Goes (La Di Da) - Becky Hill, Topic
One Kiss - Calvin Harris/Dua Lipa
Piece Of Your Heart - MEDUZA
Places - Martin Solveig, Ina Wroldsen
Promises - Sam Smith, Calvin Harris
Reload - Sebastian Ingrosso
Remember - Becky Hill
Rhythm Is A Dancer (feat. Kaleena Zanders) - Breathe Carolina
Rhythm of the Night - (Jay Frog Remix - Edit)
Say Something - Karen Harding, Zac Samuel
September - Earth, Wind & Fire (Eric Kupper Radio Mix)
Sonnentanz Sun Don't Shine - Klangkarussell, Will Heard
Sweet Lovin' - Sigala
The Business - Tiesto
This Girl - Kungs
———60s/70s/80s/Motown & Soul Classics:———-
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
Africa - Toto
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye
All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie
At Last - Etta James
Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty
Benny and the Jets - Elton John
Best Of My Love - The Emotions
Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
Can’t Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
Careless Whisper - George Michael
Celebration - Kool & The Gang
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Do You Love Me - The Contours
Endless Love - Lionel Richie
Everlasting Love - Natalie Cole
Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang
Get Ready - The Temptations
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! - ABBA (Sgt Slick's Melbourne Recut - Edit)
Give Me The Night - George Benson
Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson
How Deep Is Your Love - The Bee Gees
I Get The Sweetest Feeling - Jackie Wilson
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
I Want You Back - Jackson 5
I'm Coming Out / Upside Down - Diana Ross (Stonebridge)
I'm Every Woman - Whitney Houston (SG Lewis)
In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
Is This Love - Bob Marley
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Killing Me Softly With His Song - Fugees
L.O.V.E - Nat King Cole
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson
Love Really Hurts Without You - Billy Ocean
Million Dollar Bill - Whitney Houston
My Girl - The Temptations
My Guy - Mary Wells
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Rocket Man - Elton John
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder
Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Soul Man - Sam & Dave
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Take Me To The River - Al Green
Tequila - The Champs
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
What You Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell
Young Hearts Run Free (2023 Edit) - Candi Staton
Your Latest Trick - Dire Straits
Your Song - Elton John
———Jazz and Bossa Nova:———
All Of Me
All The Things You Are
At Last
Autumn Leaves
Beyond the Sea
Blue Moon
Cheek to Cheek
Come Fly With Me
Cry Me A River
Desafinado
Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Fields of Gold
Fly Me To The Moon
Georgia
Have You Met Miss Jones
I Get A Kick Out Of You
I Just Called To Say I Love You
I've Got You Under My Skin
Isn't She Lovely
Just Friends
L.O.V.E
Lullaby Of Birdland
Mack the Knife
Meditation
Mister Magic
Misty
New York, New York
Night In Tunisia
On the Sunnyside of the Street
One Note Samba
Orange Coloured Sky
Over the Rainbow
Quiet Night Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)
Someday My Prince Will Come
Songbird
Stompin' At The Savoy
Strangers in the Night
Take The 'A' Train
That's Life
The Girl From Ipanema
The Lady Is A Tramp
The Way You Look Tonight
There Will Never Be Another You
Wave
Yardbird Suite
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
You Make Me Feel So Young

Carlo's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£437.50
Up to 1 hour£437.50
Up to 2 hours£468.75
Up to 3 hours£593.75
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£375
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£625
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£1875

Add-ons

DJ set
+£625
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients love the energy and the sound of my saxophone which can enhance any type of party

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Dirty Martini, Revolution Bar, Soda, Brooks's London, The Alchemist, Cosy Club, London City Beach, Cafe Jazz, Gabeto, Royal Accademy

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Maceo Parker, David Sanborn

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

British Royal Academy, Cafe Mambo

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I always try my best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run-up to the event, just let me know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional cost

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually arrive 1 to 1,5 hours before the performance to set up and be ready to start on time.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

My set lists are crafted from countless performances to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. You can pick any song from my playlist or you can send me your own playlist.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes I bring my own instrument, PA system, laptop and backing tracks. For the DJ set I provide full sound system and lights.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes I can learn song requests before the event and I also accept requests during the performance.
Musicianship
Genres:
EDM, Electronic, Ambient, Deep house, House, Pop, R&B, Christmas, Drum 'n' Bass, Ibiza club, Techno, Electro-Swing, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Jazz, Blues, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Jazz fusion, Gypsy jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Light music, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Funk, Covers, Hip Hop, Disco, Motown, Soul
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party
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Other skills:
Fluent improviser
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