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Sax House feat. Elliot Slater

About Elliot

One of Manchester's most exciting up-and-coming saxophonists. Can play in all styles and situations.

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Saxophonist

Manchester

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Elliot has been a part of the UK's music scene since he was a teenager. He performs regularly alongside DJ's in iconic clubs across the country as well as being a member of up and coming band, Ask My Bull. Elliot is trained also in classical music. As a clarinettist, he has been a member of The City of Birmingham Youth Orchestra and The Hallé Youth Orchestra. He was also Principal Clarinettist of The Hallé Harmony Youth Orchestra; who were filmed by Channel 4 for a documentary series. Elliot prides himself on being versatile. His styles include jazz, classical, rock, funk, folk, and dance. He has performed with orchestras, big bands, rock bands, played with rappers and even Eastern European folk bands.

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6th Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over 6 years

25 gigs

Pro: 25 bookings through Encore

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Blues, Modern jazz, Latin jazz, Jazz fusion, Swing, Gospel, Gypsy jazz, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, R&B, Motown, Hip Hop, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Karaoke, Ambient pop, Americana, Vintage, House, Electronic, Ibiza club, Deep house, Ambient, Electro-Swing, Classical, Rock, Alternative rock, Classic rock, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Folk, Folk rock, Irish rock, Dixieland, Ragtime, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, 1950s era music, 1940s era music, 1930s era music, 1920s era music

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Instruments:

Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Producer, Transcription, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, MC, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching

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Song list

Here's a few of the regular songs I play alongside DJ's:

Klingande- Jubel

Kungs Vs Cookin- This Girl

Alex Gaudino, Crystal Waters- Destination Calabria

Steve Angelo- Show Me Love

Robert Miles- Children

Clapone (Gregory Porter)- Liquid Spirit

Funkagenda & Mark Knight - Man With The Red Face

Meduza, Goodboys- Piece of Your Heart

Meduza- Lose Control

Calvin Harris- One Kiss

Calvin Harris- Summer

Calvin Harris- Feel So Close

Calvin Harris- Giant

Avicii- Levels

Avicii- Heaven

Avicii- Wake Me Up

Kygo- Happy Now

Kygo- Carry On

Kygo- Higher Love

Kyla La Grange, Kygo- Cut Your Teeth

Jess Glynne- One Touch

WEISS- Let Me Love You

WEISS, Purple Disco Machine- Feel My Needs

M&S, Girl Next Door- Salsoul Nugget

Moloko- Sing it Back

Room 5- Make Luv

Felix Jaehn- Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)

Nora En Pure- Come With Me

Martin Garrix- Summer Days

Living Joy- Dreamer

Faul and Wad Ad, PNAU- Changes

Bakermat- Vandaag

Route 94- My Love

James Blunt, Lost Frequencies- Melody

Kygo- Higher Love

Tep No- Teluca Lake

Robin Shulz- Waves

Robin Shulz- Sun Goes Down

Samba Magic- Basement Jaxx

Purple Disco Machine- Praise You

Claptone- Heartbeat

Snap!- Rhythm is a Dancer

Alice Deejay- Better Off Alone

Deee Lite- Groove is in the Heart

Culture Beat- Mr Vain

Duke Dumont, Dax Jones- I Got You

Ace of Bass- All That She Wants

Here's some popular songs I can play for you:

Gerry Rafferty- Baker Street

George Michael- Careless Whisper

McFadden and Whitehead- Ain't Now Stopping Us Now

David Bowie- Let's Dance

David Bowie- Heroes

Luther Vandross- Never Too Much

Stevie Wonder- Superstition

Stevie Wonder- Sir Duke

Stevie Wonder- Isn't She Lovely

Stevie Wonder- Signed Sealed Delivered

Mark Ronson- Valerie

Daft Punk- Get Lucky

Ceeloo Green- Forget You

Peter Andre- Mysterious Girl

Taylor Swift- Shake It Off

Florence and The Machine- You Got The Love

Estelle- American Boy

The Temptations- My Girl

The Tempations- Just My Imagination

The Temptations- Get Ready

Police- Roxanne

Sting- Englishman In New York

Jackson 5- Blame It One The Boogie

Michael Jackson- Billie Jean

Michael Jackson- Beat It

Journey- Don't Stop Believin'

Prince- Lady Marmelade

Prince- Kiss

Prince- Purple Rain

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Marvin Gaye- I Heard It Through The Grapevine

Marvin Gaye- Sexual Healing

Etta James- At Last

Etta James- I Just Wanna Make Love To You

Etta James- I'd Rather Go Blind

Frank Sinatra- My Way

Frank Sinatra- Fly Me To The Moon

Frank Sinatra- New York

Diana Ross- Upside Down

Diana Ross- I'm Coming Out

Aretha Franklin- Respect

Aretha Franklin- Natural Woman

Aretha Franklin- Think

Justin Timberlake- Can't Stop The Feeling

Pharrell Williams- Happy

Wild Cherry- Play The Funky Music

James Brown- I Got You

James Brown- Cold Sweat

Adele- Rolling In The Deep

Bruno Mars- Uptown Funk

Jocelyn Brown- Somebody Else's Guy

Gotya, Kimbra- Somebody That I Used To Know

Dolly Parton- 9-5

Bill Withers- Just The Two Of Us

Bill Withers- Ain't No Sunshine

Bill Withers- Lovely Day

Madonna- Like a Virgin

Madonna- Material Girl

ABBA- Dancin' Queen

ABBA- Fernando

Tina Turner- Proud Mary

Paul Simon- You Can Call Me Al

Lionel Richie- All Night Long

The Commitments- Mustang Sally

Here's some Jazz Songs I could do for you:

Dave Brubeck - Take Five

Miles Davis- All Blues

Miles Davis- So What

Miles Davis- Four

Henry Mancini- The Pink Pantha Theme

John Coltrane- Naima

Chet Baker- There Will Never Be Another You

Duke Ellington- Satin Doll

Charlie Parker- A Night In Tunisia

Charlie Parker- Moose The Mooche

Charlier Parker- Scrapple From The Apple

Charlier Parker- Donna Lee

Charlie Parker- Blues For Alice

Louis Armstrong- What a Wonderful World

Louis Armstrong- La Vie En Rose

Art Blakey- Moanin'

Ray Charles- Come Rain or Come Shine

Ray Charles- Hallelujah I Love Her So

Ray Charles- Georgia On My Mind

Duke Ellington- It Don't Mean a Thing

Ella Fitzgerald- They Can't Take That Away From Me

Charlie Chaplin- Smile

Ella Fitzgerald- Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall

Kenny Garrett- Sing a Song of Song

Kenny Garrett- Before It's Time To Say Goodbye

Joseph Kosma- Autumn Leaves

George Gershwin- Summertime

George Gershwin- I Got Rhythm

Oscar Hammerstein- Softly As In A Morning Sunrise

Bing Crosby- I'm An Old Cowhand

Gerald Marks- All of Me

Miles Davis- Flamenco Sketches

Sonny Rollins- St Thomas

Thelonius Monk- Round Midnight

Thelonius Monk- Straight No CHaser

Thelonius Monk- Japanese Folk Song

Customer questions

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

Just let me know in advance and I'll try my best to be as flexible as possible. It's usually completely fine!

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

If you let me know in advance I can happily provide an iPod or Spotify mix.

How much time do you need to set up?

If there is a DJ already there I can be as fast as 15 minutes (I always arrive much earlier that however). If I am also providing the PA system then I will need at least 45 minutes.

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

I'm always open to requests!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

If I'm with a DJ they usually sort out the PA system or the venue may provide one. I can always bring one if necessary. I bring my own clip on mic (so I can walk around when playing).

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes! Always happy to throw in a new song! If there is a few songs to learn I might ask to bum up the fee (as that can turn into a lot of work).

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I always dance! And I don't stop smiling. I love performing and people will always tell you that it shows. Also I have worked really hard at my playing to be where I am today!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Symphony Hall, Birmingham Band on the Wall, Manchester Neighbourhood, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool Dirty Martini, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff Australasia (Grand Pacific), Manchester The Laundrette, Manchester, Newcastle Gotham Hotel, Manchester Tattu, Manchester

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Kamasi Washington Miles Davis Portico Quartet John Coltrane Maceo Parker David Sanborn

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

In 2016 I was booked to tour around different venues around The Alps. In June 2019 my band, Ask My Bull, will be launching our debut album in front of over 200 people.

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)	£100
Up to 1 hour	£200
Up to 2 hours	£325
Up to 3 hours	£450

Wedding ceremony

I can add some atmosphere to your wedding ceremony. This could include some classical playing (check out my audio- Poulenc), jazz ballads, more upbeat popular music or I'm happy to play over some dance tracks if you want to get the party started sooner. Have a look over my songlist and also feel free to ask for any recommendations. This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£200

Evening Party

Two hours of sax playing, on and off, to really add some excitement to your party. This could be a drinks reception, birthday party or whatever you want. If you only want one hour then I would charge £200, or for 3 hours it would be £300. It would usually work out as three 30 minutes sets with two 15 minute breaks in the middle.

£250

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

Happy playing in classical (I can also play the clarinet and flute), jazz, popular or dance music at any of the performances mentioned below. Just let me know what works best for you and don't hesitate in requesting any favourite songs. - Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. Happy playing in classical (I can also play the clarinet and flute), jazz, popular or dance music. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£400

Zoom bomb

I'll jump into your Zoom call and surprise your friends and colleagues with a unique song!

£100

Elliot

5 out of 5

21 verified reviews

Satisfaction

4.9

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

4.9

Punctuality

5.0

Reviews

5 out of 5

Amazing! Made our Christmas Party! Thanks Elliot! x

Reply from Elliot

1 day ago

Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for the review. I had a great time playing as well. Cheers Elliot

5 out of 5

Elliot was absolutely fantastic, got everyone dancing and joining in. Would book him again and recommend to anyone.

Reply from Elliot

1 day ago

Thanks you so much for such a lovely review. It was a pleasure to play for you

5 out of 5

Fab!

Reply from Elliot

1 day ago

Thanks Alex it was lovely to meet you!

5 out of 5

What can I say Elliot, you were amazing from start to finish, what a fantastic talent. We had an amazing time at Sophias 18th, you played all amazing tunes along side the DJ that I booked separately and you both complemented each other. Everybody loved you. Everyone was up dancing and having a good time, can’t stop looking at all the videos and your amazing work. From the minute I found you on Encore you were professional with great communication and answered all my questions. Well done Elliot! I would deffo recommend this Saxophonist, amazing talent and a friendly, professional person. 👌🎷

Reply from Elliot

1 day ago

Thanks so much for your review. It was a real pleasure to meet you and everyone else. Hope to perform for you all again some time.

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5 out of 5

We loved Elliot! He played at our wedding and it was amazing!!! I could not stop dancing the whole time and neither could he. Thanks again Elliot xxx

5 out of 5

Elliot did a sick job at my 30th birthday. He is able to play whatever song or genre you want him to and he was a really fun guy. Danced with everyone there but also a really good musician. Might get him down for my 31st birthday as well! Cheers mate!!

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