Hire Lloyd Cottrell LED Sax | Saxophonist in Cardiff

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About Lloyd

Superb LED saxophonist - will light up your wedding, birthday or hen party with his dazzling sax and glittering music!

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Cardiff

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Lloyd's superb solo sax act (with backing tracks or DJ) is perfect for all parts of your wedding day or other celebration. Choose from upbeat sets of electro/Ibiza hits played on a LED sax (guaranteed to get everyone up dancing!) or laid-back sets of light pop and jazz standards. Lloyd's price includes a fantastic sound engineer who supplies a sound system to suit your venue and ensure the perfect sound. A radio mic enables Lloyd to mix with the crowd and join the party! For outdoor or mobile events (e.g. boat trips), Lloyd provides a large battery pack so is able to play in areas without mains electricity. For weddings, Lloyd offers a range of packages including music for the ceremony, reception and after-dinner party. Highly versatile, Lloyd can also provide a jazz quartet (Just4Kicks), function/cover band (Rock the Mike) and chilled sax/piano duo (Two's Company). Lloyd will shortly complete a MMus in woodwind performance (saxophones, clarinets and flutes) at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and has a first class BMus Hons from Cardiff University. He is fast making a name for himself by playing at countless weddings and club nights in the South Wales, South West and Midlands areas. He made his debut on the West End Stage in December 2020 in A Christmas Carol with the London Musical Theatre Orchestra, and has also performed in the Royal Albert Hall, Carnegie Hall (New York), and on S4C.

Lloyd

5 out of 5

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Lloyd's Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Fantastic and memorable performance from Lloyd, he really made the party dance

5 out of 5

Lloyd was incredible! He seemed to just flow into the room with no fuss, no questions, he just got stuck in and got everyone involved. I can honestly say he was truly a pleasure! We can’t wait to have another event to book him for! He truly made the evening. So so thankful!

5 out of 5

Great evening with lloyd, really brought people on the dance floor, would recommend and use lloyd again.

5 out of 5

We hired Lloyd for our wedding drinks reception and he was amazing!

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5 out of 5

This lovely band played at the Cardiff Uni MLang Ball and it was so, so good! All 124 of us were on the dance floor having an absolute blast. The guys were very accommodating and super-friendly when it came to sorting out all the details. It made the ball so much more special to have some brilliant live music. Thank you!

5 out of 5

If you're looking for classy background music, Two's Company is just what you need. I booked this duo for a business celebration, and everyone wanted to know where I'd found them. Really hoping we have another business deal to celebrate so I can book them again!

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10 gigs

Experienced: 10 bookings through Encore

7th Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over 7 years

Lloyd's Song list

Ibiza / upbeat:

AfterGlow (Wilkinson ft. Dua Lipa)

All Star (Smash Mouth)

Are you With Me (Lost Frequencies)

Baby (Bakermat)

Bad Guy (Billie Eilish)

Bad Romance (Lady Gaga)

Bed (Joel Corry and David Guetta)

Best Song Ever (One Direction)

Black Magic (Jonasu)

Blame (Calvin Harris)

Blinding lights (Weeknd)

Blurred Lines (Robin Thicke)

Cake by the Ocean (DNCE)

Call on Me (Eric Prydz)

Can't Feel my Face (The Weeknd)

Changes (Faul & Wad Ad)

Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn)

Crazy (Amy Whinehouse)

Crazy in Love (Beyoncé)

Dance Monkey (Tones and I)

Dancing in the Moonlight (Toploader)

Dancing Queen (ABBA)

Destination Calabria (Alex Gaudino)

Don't Start Now (Dua Lip)

Don't Stop the Music (Rihanna)

Drag me Down (One Direction)

Electricity (Dua Lipa)

Feel it Still (Portugal The Man)

Feel so Close (Calvin Harris)

Feel the Love (Rudimental)

Free (Ultra Nate)

Friday Night (Mufasa & Hypemen)

Freed from Desire (GALA)

Gecko (Overdrive) (Becky Hill & Oliver Heldens)

Get Lucky (Daft Punk)

Giant (Calvin Harris ft. Rag'n'Bone Man)

Good as Hell (Lizzo)

Happy (Pharrell Williams)

Happy Birthday (Stevie Wonder)

Havana (Camila Cabello)

Head and Heart (Joel Corry)

Hideaway (Kiesza)

Hold my Hand (Jess Glynne)

House every Weekend (David Zowie)

How Deep is your Love (Calvin Harris and Disciples)

I Need your Love (Calvin Harris ft. Jess Glynne)

I Took a Pill in Ibiza (Mike Posner)

I'm Coming Out (Chic ft. Diana Ross)

Infinity 2008 (Guru Josh)

Insomnia (Faithless)

Intoxicated (Martin Solveig)

Jubel (Klingande)

Juice (Lizzo)

Just Dance (Lady Gaga)

La Bamba (Ritchie Valens)

Let's Dance (Chic ft. David Bowie)

Levels (Avicii)

Levitating (Dua Lipa)

Livin la Vida Loca (Ricky Martin)

Lola's Theme (Shapeshifters)

Lonely (Joel Corry)

Love on Top (Beyoncé)

Man with the Red Face (Laurent Garnier)

Melody (Sigala)

Moves like Jagger (Maroon 5)

Mr Saxobeat (Alexandra Stan)

My Heart Goes (Becky Hill & Topic)

My Love (Jess Glynne)

New Rules (Dua Lipa)

One Kiss (Dua Lipa)

Only God can Save our Souls (Klingande)

Peaches (Justin Beiber)

Pencil Full of Lead (Paulo Nutini)

Piece of Your Heart (Meduza & Goodboys)

Pjanoo (Eric Prydz)

Pump it Louder (Black Eyed Peas)

Radio 80 (Gauthier Galand)

Rather Be (Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne)

Remember (Becky Hill & David Guetta)

Rhythm is a Dancer (Snap!)

Rhythm of the Night (Corona)

Ride it (DJ Regard)

Sandstorm (Darude)

Sax (Fleur East)

Say Something (Karen Harding)

Scared to be Lonely (Dua Lipa)

Senorita (Camila Cabello)

Sing it Back (Moloko)

Single Ladies (Beyoncé)

Sorry (Joel Corry)

Sorry not Sorry (Demi Lovato)

Summer (Calvin Harris)

Sun Goes Down (Robin Schulz)

Sunshine (Marko Shpanac)

Superstition (Stevie Wonder)

Talk Dirty to me (Jason Derulo)

Tequila (The Champs)

The Hills (The Weeknd)

This Girl (Kungs and Cookin')

This is What you Came for (Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna)

Titanium (David Guetta)

Uptown Funk (Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Bars)

Valerie (Amy Whinehouse)

Vandaag/One Day (Bakermat)

Waiting all Night (Rudimental)

Wake me Up (Avicii)

Wiggle (Jason Derulo)

Worth it (Fifth Harmony)

Pop Ballads:

A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)

Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone (Bill Withers)

All of Me (John Legend)

Best Day of my Life (American Authors)

Can you Feel the Love Tonight (Elton John)

Can’t help Falling in Love (Kina Grannis)

Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol)

Castle on the Hill (Ed Sheeran)

Come and get your Love (Red Bone)

How Deep is your Love (The Bee Gees)

How Long will I Love you (Ellie Goulding)

I Can’t Help Myself (Four Tops)

I Took a Pill in Ibiza (Original - Mike Posner)

I'm yours (Jason Mraz)

Isn't She Lovely (Stevie Wonder)

Just the Two of Us (Bill Withers)

Just the Way you Are (Bruno Mars)

Just You and I (Tom Walker)

Love me Like you Do (Ellie Goulding)

Make you Feel my Love (Adele)

Marry You (Bruno Mars)

Perfect (Ed Sheeran)

Photograph (Ed Sheeran)

Put Your Records On (Corrinne Bailey Rae)

Someone you Loved (Lewis Capaldi)

Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran)

Three Little Birds (Bob Marley)

Unchained Melody (Various)

Wasn’t Expecting That (Jamie Lawson)

We don't have to take our clothes off (Ella Eyre)

When I was your man (Bruno Mars)

Songs with great sax solos:

Baker Street (Gerry Rafferty)

Born to Run (Bruce Springsteen)

Careless Whisper (George Michael)

I've had the Time of my Life (Bill Medley)

Just the Way you Are (Billy Joel)

Lily was Here (Dave Stewart & Candy Dulfer)

One Step Beyond (Madness)

Smooth Operator (Sade)

Will You (Hazel O’Connor)

Jazz:

(All of the classic jazz standards including:)

A night in Tunisia

All of Me

All of You

April in Paris

Autumn Leaves

Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered

Blue Bossa

Blue in Green

Body and Soul

Call me Irresponsible

Caravan

Cherokee

Don't get around much anymore

Donna Lee

Dream a little Dream of me

Easy to Love

Fly me to the Moon

Georgia on my Mind

Girl from Ipanema

Have you met Miss Jones?

Here's that rainy day

How high the moon

I can't give you anything but love

In a Sentimental Mood

In the Mood

It don’t mean a Thing

Like Someone in Love

Lullaby of Birdland

Misty

Mood Indigo

My Favourite Things

My Foolish Heart

My Funny Valentine

On the Sunny Side of the Street

P.S. I Love You

Reincarnation of a Lovebird

Round Midnight

Satin Doll

Some Day my Prince will Come

Somebody Loves Me

Stella by Starlight

Sweet Georgia Brown

Take 5

Take the "A" Train

There will Never be Another You

We'll be Together Again

When I Fall in Love

When you Wish Upon a Star

You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You

Christmas songs:

All I want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)

Blue Christmas (Elvis Presley)

Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting… )

Driving Home for Christmas (Chris Rea)

Feliz Navidad (José Feliciano)

Frosty the Snowman (trad)

Have yourself a merry little Christmas (Frank Sinatra)

I saw Mommy (Jackson 5)

I’ll be Home for Christmas (Bing Crosby)

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (Bing Crosby)

It’s the most wonderful time of the year (Andy Williams)

Jingle Bell Rock (Bobby Helms)

Jingle Bells (trad)

Last Christmas (George Michael)

Let it Snow (Frank Sinatra)

Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree (Mel & Kim)

Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer (trad)

Run Run Rudolph (Chuck Berry)

Santa Baby (Eartha Kitt)

Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Jackson 5)

Step into Christmas (Wham)

White Christmas (Bing Crosby)

Walking in a Winter Wonderland (Michael Bublé)

Lloyd'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)	£300
Up to 1 hour	£400
Up to 2 hours	£500
Up to 3 hours	£600

Wedding ceremony

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

£250

Drinks reception / wedding breakfast

2 x 45 min performances - ideal for your drinks reception / wedding breakfast / evening party

£300

Wedding ceremony + drinks reception / wedding breakfast

- Wedding ceremony. This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 minute performances - ideal for your drinks reception / evening party

£500

Wedding ceremony + drinks reception + evening party

- 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 / wedding breakfast - 1 x 45 min performance at the evening party

£600

Wedding ceremony + drinks reception + evening party

- 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 / wedding breakfast - 2 x 45 min performances at the evening party

£650

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My clients love it when I move around while playing, and sometimes join in with the dancing on the dance floor.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Royal Albert Hall, London Carnegie Hall, New York Tramshed, Cardiff Depot, Cardiff St Audries Estate, Taunton Eynsham Hall, Taunton Kingscote Barn, Tetbury The Angel Hotel, Cardiff National Museum of Wales, Cardiff The Celtic Manor Resort, Newport Mercure Holland House Hotel and Spa, Cardiff Grand Pavillion, Porthcawl The Bootlegger, Cardiff

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

So many! In terms of my pop sax gigs, then Michael Brecker or David Sandborn have been massive influence on my style. Jazz-wize it's got to be John Coltrane and Charlie Parker. But, to be honest, it all goes back to Bach, doesn't it!

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

Probably either the Royal Albert Hall in London, or Carnegie Hall in New York! Amazing to be a small part of those venues vast history!

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

I am a flexible person, and will always do my best to accommodate your needs.

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

Absolutely - I have several pre-made playlists, perfect for any occasion or atmosphere!

How much time do you need to set up?

This depends on the gig! If I'm playing acoustically, there is minimum set-up - just 10 minutes or so to warm up before playing. If I'm playing Ibiza style electro sax with a DJ, I need 45 mins to set up the PA and radio mic and liaise with the DJ, if appropriate.

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

The set list is a guide. Please let me know your favourites, and I will do my best to include these.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I do.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Always happy to learn new songs!

Musicianship

Genres:

Christmas, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Drum 'n' Bass, Electro-Swing, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Avant garde, Easy listening, Experimental, Light music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Hip Hop, Karaoke, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Opera, Electronic, Ibiza club, EDM, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Fanfare, Medieval music, Renaissance, Contemporary Christian, Military, Traditional church music, Marching, Noise music

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Instruments:

Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Bass clarinet, Alto saxophone, Tenor saxophone

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Instrumental teaching, Composer, Orchestrator, Arranger, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Theory teaching, Composition teaching

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