Hire Katie Laycock | Saxophonist in Alicante

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Jubel at 21st party

Lullaby - Sigala and Paloma Faith

God Bless the Child

About Katie

Katie is a passionate musician with over 20 years performing experience as a soloist and in various groups. All styles from jazz to pop.

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Saxophonist

Alicante

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Katie started her music career at primary school where she progressed from recorder to clarinet and finally found the saxophone as a teenager at high school. It was clear that this was her passion and she fell in love with all the music that the sax is so famous for. Katie played classically to start with but then through an influential teacher she learned about jazz and blues and learnt how to improvise. Katie eventually went to to study music at degree level and has enjoyed a wonderful music career of teaching and performing both nationally and internationally. Katie can provide subtle background jazz music for a drinks reception or can play more upbeat music ranging from soul to Ibiza style music. When she is not performing she can be found rehearsing with her Sax quartet, soul band or 17 piece swing band!

Katie

5 out of 5

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Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Katie's Reviews

5 out of 5

Kate was amazing at my wedding party from the minute she started till she finished she had everyone up dancing extremely satisfied with her

5 out of 5

Katie was fantastic at our wedding, she was really accommodating and split her set for us so we could have her play to both our day guest and evening guest. Katie also learnt a song for us which she play brilliantly. All our guest complimented how good she was and she got everyone up and dancing. Thank you so much for making our special day even more special. I would highly recommend Katie she is just fantastic.

5 out of 5

Wow Katie what a amazing women. She played at my 21st all the songs I wanted and everyone loved her. It made my birthday and she was the sweetest woman. Thanks for making my 21st unforgettable Katie 🧡

5 out of 5

Created A Great Relaxed Vibe For Our Valentine's Event

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5 out of 5

Just wanted to say thank you again for coming and playing for us on Friday. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it on the evening and have still been mentioning how much they liked it today! I would also like to add that you kept me informed from the point of booking until the evening of the event too which was re-assuring.

5 out of 5

We hired Katie for my daughters birthday party as we wanted an event with something a little different from a standard disco. We couldn't be more pleased with how it all went! We received a professional service from Katie from start to finish. We had great communication before the event so we were able to tailor make a playlist to include some of my daughters favourite songs. Katie's saxophone playing was AMAZING! It really got the party started and everyone was up dancing! We can't wait for the next family party to have Katie back again!!!

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Katie's Song list

IBIZA SET LIST

Destination Calabria – radio edit – Alex Gaudino feat Crystal Waters

Baby – Bakermat

Somebody Elses Guy – Jocelyn Brown

Finally – Ce Ce Peniston

Teardrops – single version - Womack and Womack

Show Me Love – Robin S

Lullaby – Paloma Faith

Jubel – Klingande

It Just won’t do – radio edit – Tim Deluxe, Sam Obernik

Flowers – Sunship radio edit – Sweet Female Attitude

Sing it Back – Boris Dlugosch Mix – Moloko

One Day – Vandaag – Radio edit – Bakermat

Waiting for the beat – IcoS

This Girl – (Kungs Vs Cooking on 3 burners)

Intoxicated – Radio Edit – Martin Solveig

Most Precious Love – Blaze feat Barbara Tucker

Pasilda – Afro Medusa

Discos Revenge – Short Dirty Mix – Gusto

Call on Me – Eric Prydz

Piece of me – MK Becky Hill

Funky Sensation – Disclosure, Gwen Mckay

One Kiss – Dua Lipa and Calvin Harris

Somethin Going on – Todd Terry……….

Do Your Thing – Basement Jaxx

Where Love Lives – radio edit – Alison Limerick

I'm Gonna Get You - Bizarre Inc

Needin U – radio mix – David Morales

Giant – Calving Harris and Rag and Bone Man

Liquid Spirit – Claptone Remix – Gregory Porter and Claptone

Lolas Theme – The Shapeshifters

Changes – radio mix – Faul & Wad ad, PNAU

Big Love – Pete Heller

Lady - Modjo

Cassius 1999 - Cassius

Back to Love - Brand New Heavies - Graeme Park remix

At Night - Shakedown

Came here for love - Sigala and Ella Eyre

Don’t be so hard on yourself - Jess Glynne

Mr Saxobeat - Alexandra Stan

Senorita - Shawn Mendes - Camilla Cabello

Just Got Paid - Sigala

Lean On - Major Lazer

Soul Sacrifice - Dombresky

DISCO/FUNK/SOUL

Somebody Else's Guy - Jocelyn Brown

I Feel for You - Chaka Khan

Finally - CeCe Peniston

Teardrops - Womack and Womack

Never Too Much - Luther Vandross

Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder

Young Hearts – Candi Staton

I’m Coming Out – Diana Ross

Got to Be Real – Cheryl Lynn

Everybody Dance – Nile Rogers and Chic

Soul man - Arthur Conley

Satisfaction - Otis Reading

Jamaica Funk - Tom Browne

Made it Back - Beverley Knight

Space Cowboy - Jamiroquai

We are Family - Sister Sledge

Thinking of you - Sister Sledge

Mr Big Stuff - Jean Knight

Don't you worry bout a thing - Stevie Wonder

Midnight at the Oasis - Brand New Heavies version

POP

Rather Be - Clean Bandit

Finesse - Bruno Mars

Treasure - Bruno Mars

Forget You - Ce Lo Green

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Lullaby - Paloma Faith and Sigala

One Kiss - Calvin Harris with Dua Lipa

Love on Top – Beyonce

Happy – Pharrell Williams

SOS – Avicci

Sweet Lovin – Sigala

Wake me Up – Avicci

Came here for love – Sigala feat. Ella Eyre

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

All I am – Jess Glynn

Symphony – Clean Bandit

Shotgun – George Ezra

Everybody Dance - CHIC

Mamma Mia - ABBA

Winner Takes it All - ABBA

Dance Monkey - Tomes and I

Cheap Thrills - Sia

Bad Guy - Billie Eilish

It Ain't Over till it's Over - Lenny Kravitz

There's nothing like this - Omar

Return of the Mac - Mark Morrison

I love your smile - Shanice

No Diggity - Blackstreet

Smiley Face - Duck Sauce

Senorita - Shaun Mendes

Mmm Bop - Hanson

Dancing in the moonlight - Klingande

Shape of You - Ed Sheeran

JAZZ/BALLADS

Over the Rainbow – Harold Arlen

At Last - Etta James

My Funny Valentine – Rogers and Hart

Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma

Summertime -George Gershwin

You are too Beautiful to me – Joe Cocker

Girl from Ipanema - Jobim

Night and Day – Cole Porter

Mas Que Nada – Jorge Ben

Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles

I wish I knew how it would feel to be free – Taylor and Dallas

The Way you Look Tonight – Dorothy Fields

Fly Me to the Moon – Bart Howard

Smells Like Teen Spirit (Paul Anka version)

Thinking out loud – Ed Sheeran

Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper

Natural Woman – Carole King

Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers

Take Five – Dave Brubeck

Lily Was Here – Candy Dulfer and Dave Stewart

That's Amore - Dean Martin

Volare - Dean Martin

Corcovado - Gilberto

Memory - Andrew Lloyd Webber

Endless Love - Lionel Ritchie

Viva la Vida - Coldplay

Can you feel the love tonight from the Lion King - Elton John

Concerto de Arun Juez - Rodrigo

I’m in the mood for love - Jamiroquai and Jools Holland

Body and Soul - Jazz standard

Black Orpheus - Jazz standard

Our Day Will Come - Jazz Standard

True Colours - Cyndi Lauper

ROCK

Rockin all over the World – Status Quo

Half the World away – Oasis

Tender – Blur

Fix You – Coldplay

You do something to me – Paul Wellar

Shining Light – Ash

Waterfall – Stone Roses

Friday I’m in Love – The Cure

Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon

Don't Wanna Miss a Thing - Aerosmith

Mardy Bum – Artic Monkeys

She’s Electric – Oasis

Fools Gold – Stone Roses

It Must Be Love – Madness

Rocketman - Elton John

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Katie's 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)	£150
Up to 1 hour	£200
Up to 2 hours	£270
Up to 3 hours	£360

Drinks reception

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

£300

Wedding ceremony

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

£300

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 1 x 60 min performances at the drinks reception. - 1 x 60 min performances later in the evening with the DJ.

£850

Customer questions

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

I’m always flexible to help your party/event run smoothly. If timings change within the time frame that’s absolutely fine. For example if you originally booked 2 x 45 mins but wanted to change to 3 x 30 mins that’s no problem.

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

I can play an iPod through my PA before and Inbetween sets. If you wish me to stay till the end of the event prices start from £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

I like to arrive about an hour before the performance time to make sure everything is all set in plenty of time.

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

I am happy to work with you to create a great set list to make sure all the guests enjoy themselves.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I’m totally self contained. The only thing I need from a venue is 2 plug sockets!

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes I certainly can. Just let me know what you would like so I can source backing tracks and learn the piece.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Professional, has everyone on the dance floor and great communication.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Hotels, restaurants, wedding venues, private parties

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I love the old jazz artists like Canonball Adderley and Charlie Parker. However I’m also influenced by singers like Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone and songs from the Great American songbook. More recently I love the sounds of the Ibiza dance music and admire Lovely Laura.

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

Yearly residency at RHS Harlow Carr

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Jazz, Blues, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Covers, Disco, Funk, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Bossa nova, Latin

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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, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching

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