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Dom is a Leading Saxophonist and will bring your event to life playing all your favourite tunes on Saxophone from Jazz to Ibiza!
Saxophonist
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Dom will bring your event to life playing all your favourite tunes from everything from upbeat Ibiza tunes to get your guests dancing or Smooth Background Jazz! With over 15 years experience playing weddings, events and parties Dom creates a unforgettable high energy and atmospheric show with a fantastic sound to suit any occasion! If wanted I will always mingle with the crowd whilst playing! I have performed with many of the finest artists in Europe. These include (Nine Below Zero, Isobel Thatcher, The Drezone, David Mrakpor, ect) at prestigious venues such as (Ministry of Sound, Cardiff Town Hall, The 02, The Waldorf Hotel, The Ritz, Emeritus Stadium, The Groucho Club, Africa On The Square 25000 people, The BBC One Show)! Dom has established himself as a leading musician in the European Blues & Jazz scene. Performing regularly with Award Winning International Artists such as "Katie Bradley" at world famous Clubs "Ain't Nothing But The Blues Bar" and "Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club" Soho! Dom can play Sax (and Guitar if wanted) to high quality backing tracks tailored to your choice, or freestyle along to your DJ. I can also provide a high quality DJ for you event if needed. "Dom's saxophone skills are truly exceptional. His performances are a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft. From the moment he starts playing, you can feel the passion and emotion in every note. Dom's ability to effortlessly blend different genres and styles is truly remarkable. Whether he's playing smooth jazz or country, his music always captivates the audience and leaves them wanting more. Not only is Dom a skilled musician, but he also has a natural stage presence that engages the crowd and creates a vibrant atmosphere. His professionalism and commitment to delivering an unforgettable experience make him a standout saxophonist. I highly recommend Dom for any event or occasion where you want to add a touch of musical brilliance." - Wedding Party "This is the first time that we had a Saxophone brunch event at Cote Barnes and it was truly a great success. Dom has been fantastic, very friendly and very professional ,he was also able during the performance to change the volume of the music according to our guests request. I have received such a good feedback about him from my guests, and so many people are looking already forward the next event in November. Thank you Dom." - Corporate Event

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Dom's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Susan B
13 days ago
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4.8 out of 5

Wonderful

Reply from Dom
13 days ago

Thanks great to play the Jazz Lounge gig, glad it was such a successful evening, Dom πŸ‘

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Sofie R
1 month ago
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5 out of 5

Dom was easy to communicate with and punctual with his timings. He was flexible with his music and Everyone Enjoyed themselves and was up and dancing by the end of the night.

Reply from Dom
1 month ago

Thanks Sofie really nice bunch! πŸ˜€

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Charlie A
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

Great experience with Dom! Fantastic music

Reply from Dom
3 months ago

Thanks Charlie glad you enjoyed the music! πŸ™‚

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Richard H
5 months ago
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5 out of 5

Dom was brilliant from start to finish, very professional and created a great atmosphere at our post ceremony drinks reception. I'd highly reccommend

Reply from Dom
5 months ago

Thanks very much Richard! πŸ‘

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Onur O
10 months ago, for a Hotel / Restaurant event in 8-10 Silver St
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5 out of 5

Dominic's saxophone performance at Aksular Restaurant on Valentine's Day was nothing short of spectacular! His mesmerizing talent captivated our guests, elevating the atmosphere and creating an unforgettable experience. Dominic's professionalism and skill are unmatched, and we look forward to welcoming him back for future events.

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Thimmaiah G
1 year ago, for a Charity event in Welcome Break
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5 out of 5

We recently had the pleasure to hire Dominic for his saxophone performance at our charity event, and I must say it was an absolute highlight of the evening. Dom's soulful melodies and heartfelt playing truly added an extra layer of emotion and ambiance to the event. From the moment Dom began playing, it was clear that he is a highly skilled musician. Dom's saxophone playing beautifully complemented the charitable cause of the event. His heartfelt and expressive renditions moved the audience, creating a profound connection with the music. It was a joy to witness how he effortlessly captured the essence of the evening and translated it into his music. Overall, Dom's saxophone performance at the charity event was nothing short of outstanding. His exceptional talent and passion for music truly made a positive impact, leaving a lasting impression on everyone in attendance. I would highly recommend Dom to anyone looking for a skilled and passionate saxophone player to enhance their event with a touch of elegance and soulful melodies Regards Thimmaiah Gummatira Regional Operations Manager

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Dom's Song list

SAMPLE REPERTOIRES:
IBIZA/UPBEAT SAMPLE LIST: (Perfect for House Party/DJ)
Astronomia- Vicetone
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Chan
Baby - Bakermat
Baby I'm Yours - Breakbot
Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
Baggy Trousers - Madness
Bolero - Ravel
Dance - Justice
Dance Monkey - Tones and I
Don't Worry – Madcon
Est Ce-Que Tu-M'aimes? – Gims
Faded - Alan Walker
Freed From Desire - Gala
Gangsters Paradise - Coolio
Infinity - Guru Josh
Jubel – Klingande
La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
Living – Bakermat
Mr Saxobeat - Alexandra Stan
Midnight City - M83
Old Town Road - Lil Nas X
One Day - Bakermat
One Step Beyond - Madness
Only God Can save our Souls - Klingande
Oxygene - Jean-Michel Jarre
Petit Biscuit - Sunset Lover
Tequila - The Champs
The Irish Rover - The Pogues
What is Love - Haddaway
WEDDING RECEPTION/EVENING MEAL EXAMPLE LIST:
A Thousand Years - Perri
All Of Me - John Legend
Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel
Can you feel the love tonight -Elton John
Can't Help Falling in Love With you - Elvis Presley
Careless Whisper - George Michael
Endless Love - Diana Ross
Every Breath you Take - The Police
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Higher Love - Stevie Wonder
Honeysuckle Rose - Fats Waller
I will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Imagine - John Lennon
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Just the Two of us - Bill Withers
Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
Lets Stay Together - Al Green
Moondance - Van Morrison
My Favourite Things - John Coltrane
My Girl - Madness
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
Night in White Satin -The Moody Blues
Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You - George Benson
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Songbird - Kenny G
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Stuck on You - Lionel Richie
Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
What a wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Will You - Hazel O'Connor
You are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
Your Song - Elton John
JAZZ SAMPLE LIST: (Perfect for Background Music/Cocktail Party/Corporate Event)
A Night in Tunisia - Dizzy Gillespie
Autumn Leaves - Nat King Cole
Adam's Apple - Wayne Shorter
All Blues - Miles Davis
Amazing Grace
Angel Eyes - Matt Dennis
Black Orpheus - Luiz Bonfa
Blue Bossa - Joe Henderson
Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino
Body & Soul - John Coltrane
Cantaloupe Island - Herbie Hancock
Chameleon - Herbie Hancock
Chitlins Con Carne - Kenny Burrell
Coming home Baby - Wes Montgomery
Fly me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
Don't Get Around Much anymore -Duke Ellington
Footprints - Wayne Shorter
Four - Miles Davis
Freddie Freeloader - Miles Davis
Georgia on my Mind - Ella Fitzgerald
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat - Charles Mingus
Greensleeves - Kenny G
Honeysuckle Rose - Fats Waller
It Don't Mean a Thing - Ella Fitzgerald
Killer Joe - Benny Goldston
Little Sunflower - Freddie Hubbard
Mahjong -Wayne Shorter
Misty - Erroll Garner
Mister Magic - Grover Washington
Molly Malone - The Dubliners
Moon River - Johnny Mercer
Moondance - Van Morrison
Morning Has Broken- Cat Stevens
Mr Bojangles - Jerry Jeff Walker
My Favourite Things - John Coltrane
Now’s the Time -Charlie Parker
Perdido - Ella Fitzgerald
Recordame - Joe Henderson
Road Song - Wes Montgomery
Satin Doll- Duke Ellington
So What – Miles Davis
Song For My Father - Horace Silver
Songbird - Kenny G
St Thomas - Sonny Rollins
Take the A Train - Duke Ellington
Tequila - The Champs
Triste - Antonio Carlos Jobin
Wave - Antonio Carlos Jobin
What a wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
When The Saint Go Marching in - Louis Armstrong
Winelight - Grover Washington
Work Song - Cannonball Adderley
POP/SOUL/CLASSICS SAMPLE LIST: (Perfect for Anniversary/Birthday Party)
A whiter Shade of pale - Procol Harum
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Chan
All Of Me - John Legend
Amazing Grace
Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty
Blowing in the Wind - Bob Dylan
Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel
Careless Whisper - George Michael
Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
Englishman In New York - Sting
Every Breath you Take - The Police
Fairytale of New York - The Pogues
Fantasy - Earth Wind Fire
Feeling Good - Michael Buble
Georgia on my Mind - Ray Charles
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat - Charles Mingus
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John
Havana - Camila Cabello
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Hey Mr Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan
Higher Love - Stevie Wonder
I Feel Good - James Brown
I Walk The Line - Johnny Cash
I put a Spell on You - Nina Simone
I'll Survive - BB King
Imagine - John Lennon
In The Midnight Hour -Wilson Pickett
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
It Don't Mean a Thing - Ella Fitzgerald
Jackson 5 - ABC
Jubel - Klingande
Just the Two of us - Bill Withers
Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
Let's Get it On - Lionel Richie
Maria Maria - Carlos Santana
Money - Pink Floyd
Mr Saxobeat - Alexandra Stan
Night in White Satin -The Moody Blues
No woman no Cry - Bob Marley
Old Time Rock n Roll - Bob Segar
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Purple Rain - Prince
Respect - Aretha Franklin
Shallow - Lady Gaga
Shine on You Crazy Diamond - Pink Floyd
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay -Otis Redding
Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple
Smooth Operator - Sade
Songbird - Kenny G
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Stuck on You - Lionel Richie
Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Home Chicago - Blues Brothers
Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
Tequila - The Champs
The Irish Rover - The Pogues
Toto - Africa
Triste - Antonio Carlos Jobin
Wake me Up - Avicii
What a wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
What is Love - Haddaway
Will You - Hazel O'Connor
Yakety Sax - Boots Randolph
You're latest trick - Dire Straits
Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie
GUITAR EXAMPLE SETLIST:
Always on my mind-Willie Nelson
Blue Monk - Thelonious Monk
Blues (many blues Classics)
Bring it on Home To Me-Sam Cooke
Brothers in arms-Dire Straits
Brown eyed girl-Van Morrison
Girl from the North Country-Bob Dylan
Knocking on heavens door-Bob Dylan
Look at Miss Ohio - Gillian Welch
Mr P.C John Coltrane
Mustang Sally-the Commitments
No Woman No cry-Bob Marley
Rhinestone Cowboy-Glen Campbell
Stuck on You - Lionel Richie
Take it easy-the Eagles
Wagon Wheel-Darius Rucker
Wonderful Tonight -Eric Clapton
Yesterday-Paul McCartney
Ziggy Stardust-David Bowie

Dom's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click β€œCheck availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)Β£100
Up to 1 hourΒ£250
Up to 2 hoursΒ£450
Up to 3 hoursΒ£550
Packages
Drinks reception
Two performances of 45 mins each during your wedding drinks reception. (can perform with your DJ or provide my own gear)
Β£350
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. (Can either play to your DJ or use my own gear)
Β£600
New Year's Eve
This is for a Ney Years Eve Booking. This price includes unlimited set times with all extras including guitar/Voclas and Saxophone!
Β£800

Add-ons

Early arrival
+Β£50
Guitar
+Β£50
Vocals & Guitar
+Β£100
DJ
+Β£400
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The energy and atmosphere created together with my bluesy style! Clients love the fact that I always get their guests dancing and are always amazed by the quality of the performance! They also how I involve my performances with the crowd by mingling with the dancers!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Ronnie Scott's Ain't Nothing But The Blues Bar Soho Africa on The Square (25000) people The Waldorf Hotel The 02 The BBC One Show Koko The Blues Kitchen The Jazz Cafe The Troubadour Isle of White Festival The Ritz The Groucho Club Cardiff Town Hall Cheltenham Town Hall

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

King Kurtis Dik Parry BB king Jeff Beck

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

Africa on The Square to 25000 people also Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club I also currently perform with one of Europe's leading blues artists Katie Bradley!

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

I will 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?

Yes certainly Always a popular request! I can provide music in-between sets via am iPod! If a DJ is also wanted I can provide one for an additional cost.

How much time do you need to set up?

Usually 20 mins is enough time.

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

Yes your welcome to choose specific songs from my setlist and I'm very happy to play any requests as well!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes I'm entirely self-contained, I bring my PA, lights and any other gear needed!

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Of course or a setlist of specific tunes from my list no problem at all and happy to do this free of charge! Any special requests that are not on my list are also fine!
Musicianship
Genres:
Ibiza club, Blues, Christmas, Film / TV music, Contemporary classical, Ambient, House, 1920s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, Folk, Country, Rockabilly, Jazz, Dixieland, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Swing, Gospel, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Originals, Experimental, Funk, Funk rock, R&B, Soul, Vintage, Acoustic, Pop, Classic rock, Rock 'n' Roll, World music, African music, Afrobeat, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, Latin
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Church service, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Funeral / Memorial service, Virtual event, Cruise, Burns night, Charity event
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Other skills:
Songwriter, Composer, Lyricist, Accompanist, Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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