Hire Helen Gordon | Saxophonist in Sevenoaks

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'Round Midnight by Cootie Williams and Thelonious Monk - Covered by Helen Gordon

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About Helen

Solo saxophone for your event - easy listening jazz, soul, swing and more. Experienced in solo & band performance in a variety of settings.

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Saxophonist

Sevenoaks

Public liability insurance of £1 million

A flexible musician, at ease with solo performances of easy listening jazz, soul, swing, pop and more. Also available for depping & guest work in bands. Classically trained on the clarinet, I have embraced jazz on the saxophone in recent years therefore leading to a wide offering of styles of entertainment for your enjoyment.

Helen

5 out of 5

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Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Helen's Reviews

5 out of 5

Helen was fantastic and perfect for our occasion.

Reply from Helen

3 months ago

Thank you so much, it was delightful playing for you both on such a special day. :-)

5 out of 5

Helen played at my birthday garden party on May 5th and was the highlight of the party .. jazzy upbeat music that everyone loved .. would definitely recommend!

5 out of 5

Helen joined our covers band as a guest sax player for a number of songs. We hadn't been able to get a practice arranged together but Helen was note perfect and the absolute professional. Looking back at the video clips shows how much the guests (and band) enjoyed the session!!

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Helen's Song list

Swing, for example:

Saturday Night

Fly me to the moon

I've got you under my skin

Lady be good

Stepping out with my baby

Let yourself go

Moonglow

Come fly with me

You're no body until somebody loves you

Ain't that a kick in the head

The tender trap

Jazz Lounge style, for example:

Cry me a river

At last

Fever

Boulevard of broken dreams

Lament

A nightingale sang in Berkley square

Round Midnight

Harlem Nocturne

That's all

A night in Tunisia

It's too late

All blues

Too high

Angela

Every breath you take

Wonderwall

I'm in a sentimenal mood.

Lullabye of Birdland

So what

Europa

Cantaloupe Island

Yardbird Suite

Pink Panther

Maputo

When I fall in Love

My baby jsut cares for me

Bossa Nova/Latin, for example:

Wave

Girl from Ipanema

Corcovado

One note samba

Desafinado

Bahia

Once I loved

Vivi sonhando

Mas Que Nada

Sway

Band solos for example:

Careless whisper

Smooth Operator

Baker Street

Let's stick together

Will You

Lily was here

La Bamba

DJ Sax

Pete Tong/Ibiza classics

Classics for example:

Einaudi pieces

Christmas - well known ballads and pop, for example

Winter wonderland

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

The Christmas Song - Chestnuts roasting on an open fire

I saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

All I want for Christmas is you

Fairytale of New York

Peace on earth/Drummer boy

Mistletoe and Wine

Lonely this Christmas

I believe in Father Christmas

Stop the Cavalry

Santa Baby

Wonderful Christmastime

Christmas classics, for example

Away in a manager

Silent night

Walking in the Air

In Dulci Jubilo

Helen's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£125
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£375
Up to 3 hours	£562.50

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Those I play for love my passion and energy when I'm playing, whether that is jazz and the blues,clasiscal pieces, or pop, or high energy DJ Sax.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Local birthday parties at halls of people's homes/gardens. Pubs. Churches - nice acoustics! Golf Club

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Hard to say, as there are so many. Sax and horn sections: Stan Getz Johnny Hodges Grover Washington Candy Dulfer Spyrogyra Tower of Power Nubya Garcia Leo P Clarinet Emma Johnson

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

Within reason, a small change in timings, say by half an hour, is usually manageable. Please keep me posted if you think there is a likelihood of change on the day. I would like to chat about how to manage any change, so that your event runs well :-)

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

Yes, I can provide additional music on my iPad/iPhone/laptop that is in keeping with my sets. Just add that to the total time you need me for and I will adjust the price accordingly.

How much time do you need to set up?

1 hour just to rule out any gremlins. But usually less than that.

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

I am very happy to chat with you about the kind of music you need to that the event runs well for you. My set lists are carefully curated for content, my instruments and timing and I'd be glad to share those with you. If you have a special piece of music you'd like to be pale, we can talk about that possibility.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes!

Can you learn song requests before the event?

I'd be glad to talk to you about a special piece of music you'd like performed but there would be an additional notional price, say of £30, to support the time I would need to rehearse the music.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Blues, Latin jazz, Jazz fusion, Swing, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Funk rock, Disco, Funk, Bossa nova, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Classical, Musical theatre, Ibiza club, Rock

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Instruments:

Saxophone, Alto saxophone, Tenor saxophone, Baritone saxophone, Soprano saxophone, Clarinet

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Fluent sight-reader

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