Hire Diogo Fernandes | Saxophonist in Cardiff

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About Diogo Fernandes

The #1 Saxophone player in Wales. I have had the privileged to have played in venues in London, Lisbon, Madeira, Madrid and Hong Kong.

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Saxophonist

Cardiff

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Music is my life and I try every time to be unique in the way I perform. After my masters degree in Music Performance at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama I had many opportunities to play solo with the Woodwind Orchestra and in other projects inside and outside College. Since the beginning I had my collages and peers always with a positive opinion about my playing as a musician and I am always trying to motivate and be professional throughout my life as a musician.

Diogo Fernandes

5 out of 5

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Diogo Fernandes' Reviews

5 out of 5

I contact Diogo a few months back, in order for him to play in one of my exhibitions in London. He played for 2 hours and needless to say it was very good. The clients and I were all very excited and happy for the size of his professionalism and delivery. I would definitely recommend his work to others.

5 out of 5

I booked Diogo on the 5th January 2019 (last year) to play a set for my classical themed birthday event, at a venue. He made the night complete with mood, atmosphere and everything you will come to expect (music wise) from New York cocktail bars. The night was suited, sophisticated and elegant and Diogo playing pulled all of that together to complete the scene. I am very grateful for his time and effort and had a great night. I will definitely recommend Diogo for solos.

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Diogo Fernandes' Song list

SIXTIES HITS:

- All My Loving by The Beatles;

- Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison;

- Can't Take my eyes off you by Andy Williams;

- Daydream by The loving' Spoonful;

- Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys;

- It's Now or Never by Elvis Presley;

- Mrs. Robinson by Simon & Gorfunkel;

- Sweets For My sweet by The Seorchers;

- Under the Boardwalk by The Drifors;

- What a wonderful world by Louis Armstrong;

THE RAT PACK:

- (Love is) The tender Trap by Frank Sinatra;

- Ain't that a kick in the head by Dean Martin;

- Come Fly with me by Frank Sinatra;

- Me and my shadow by Frank Sinatra;

- My Way by Frank Sinatra;

- Something' Stupid by Frank Sinatra;

- That's Amoré (that's love) by Dean Martin;

- The lady is a tramp by Frank Sinatra;

- What kind of fool am I by Sammy Davis Jr.;

- You're Nobody till somebody loves you by Dean Martin;

CLASSIC BLUES:

- Cry me a river

- Fever

- God bless the child

- Harlem nocturne

- Ht the road Jack

- I wish I knew how it would feel to be free

- Li'l darlin'

- Moonglow

- Round Midnight

- Swinging Shepherd blues

ELTON JOHN:

- Blue Eyes

- Crocodile Rock

- Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me

- Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

- I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues

- I'm Still Standing

- Rocket Man

- Sacrifice

- Someone Saved My Life Tonight

- Tiny Dancer

SOUL:

- (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding

- Feeling Good by Nina Simone

- I Get The Sweetest Feeling (Personality: Jackie Wilson

- I Got You (I Feel Good) (Personality: James Brown

- I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye

- I Say A Little Prayer by Aretha Franklin

- In The Midnight Hour by Wilson Pickett

- Private Number by Judy Clay

- Stand By Me by Ben E. King

- Take Me To The River by Al Green

JAZZ:

- A Night In Tunisia

- Bernie's Tune

- Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)

- One Note Samba

- Opus One

- Satin Doll

- Slightly Out Of Time

- Straight No Chaser

- Take The 'A' Train

- Yardbird Suite

GOSPEL:

- (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)

- Amazing Grace

- Down By The Riverside

- Go Down Moses

- I Found The Answer

- Just A Closer Walk With Thee

- Lean On Me

- Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child

- Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

- When The Saints Go Marching In

LATIN:

- Besame Mucho

- Dos Gardenias

- Guantanamera

- La Bamba

- Lambada

- Mas Que Nada

- Oye Comova Va

- Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps

- Sway

- The Girl From Ipanema

ABBA:

- Dancing Queen

- Fernando

- Knowing Me, Knowing You

- Mamma Mia

- Money, Money, Money

- Super Trouper

- Take A Chance On Me

- Thank You For The Music

- TheWinner Takes It All

- Waterloo

COLDPLAY:

- Clocks

- Don't Panic

- Fix You

- In My Place

- Speed Of Sound

- Talk

- The Scientist

- Trouble

- What If?

- Yellow

KEANE 'HOPES AND FEARS':

- Bedshaped

- Bend And Break

- Can't Stop Now

- Everybody's Changing

- On A Day Like Today

- She Has No Time

- Somewhere Only We Know

- Sunshine

- This Is The Last Time

- Untitled 1

- We Might As Well Be Strangers

- Your Eyes Open

Diogo Fernandes' Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£50
Up to 1 hour	£200
Up to 2 hours	£250
Up to 3 hours	£300

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£150

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.

£380

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£400

Customer questions

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

I always try my best to be flexible to help ensure that 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?

No.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as my PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for my live performance!

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

My set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, I am definitely happy to chat through and make sure I find what works for your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring my own instrument to play acoustically.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like me to learn I am happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Christmas, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Ambient, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Jazz, Blues, Light music, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Covers, Argentinian, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, Italian music

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Instruments:

Saxophone, Alto saxophone, Soprano saxophone

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Event types:

Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Charity event

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Other skills:

Composer, Arranger, Transcription, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Music therapy

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