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About MarkDohertySax

Versatile, vivacious and varied - tenor sax with backing tracks. From background jazz to pop razzmatazz, a bespoke set for all occasions.

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Saxophonist

Newcastle upon Tyne

Public liability insurance of £1 million

I have played tenor sax for 34 years, initially in classical style but then expanded into jazz, rock and pop. I can offer a huge degree of flexibility to individually cater for any type of function or occasion. All music is played by ear, and from memory without sheet music. I am delighted to learn and perform requests.

MarkDohertySax

5 out of 5

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Professionalism

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Communication

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Punctuality

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MarkDohertySax's Reviews

5 out of 5

We had the absolute pleasure of having Mark perform at our wedding, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for more. From the very beginning, he was amazing to work with - super communicative, responsive, and genuinely invested in making sure everything was perfect. He brought such a fun and lively energy before the band started, setting the tone for an incredible night. He even went out of his way to learn specific songs we requested, which meant a lot to us and made the performance feel really personal. What stood out most was how easy he made the whole planning process - he was flexible, professional, and so accommodating with all of our ideas and timings. It really took the stress out of things and let us focus on enjoying the day. Our guests are still talking about how fantastic he was. If you're considering booking a sax player for your event - book Mark! You won't regret it.

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7 months ago

Thanks so much, Jess! I thoroughly enjoyed being part of your and Tom's big day. You were incredibly easy to work with in preparation, and the day itself was an absolute blast with you as such a happy couple and a gathering of lovely guests, all of whom really got into the spirit of things. It was great to work with you both, and I wish you all the very best for a happy future together. Best wishes Mark

5 out of 5

Mark played the saxophone at our 50th birthday celebration in a marquee in the garden and was absolutely brilliant! He was extremely communicative and helpful in the organisation stage, checking what type of energy / atmosphere we wanted, and if there were any particular songs that we specifically wanted to include. He was very easy to deal with and professional throughout, arriving in plenty of time to set up with all of his own equipment, but also liaising with the DJ regarding his sound system. He judged the set perfectly – a great mix of tunes building to create a fantastic party atmosphere! We were thrilled with how it went and would definitely recommend him for any event or party!

5 out of 5

Mark played at a summer party here at Port of Call in September with a large number attending. The crowd were wowed by the diversity and quality of Mark's performance and his engagement with them. There was an excellent vibe in the room - the sax set really got the party started! We would be delighted to have Mark back to play at future events.

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MarkDohertySax's Song list

I play all tracks by ear and am only too happy to add requests for any occasion.

1973

A message to you Rudy

Africa

Ain't no sunshine

All of me (John Legend)

All of me (Jazz standard)

As time goes by

At last

Autumn leaves

Baby I love your way

Baker Street

Be my baby

Beyond the Sea

Billie Jean

Blinding lights

Build me up buttercup

Cake by the ocean

Call me maybe (40s jazz style)

Cantina band

Can't get by without you

Careless whisper

Caribbean Queen

Celebration

Club Tropicana

Come fly with me

Cry me a river

Dancing in the dark

Daydream believer

Desafinado

Despacito

Don't stop me now

Dream a little dream

Drops of Jupiter

Everything (Michael Buble)

Faith

Fast car

Fly me to the moon

Forget you

Freed from Desire

Georgia on my mind

Get lucky

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Girl from Ipanema

Give it up

Good thing (FYC)

Grease

Green green grass

Happy hour

Havana

He's misstra know it all

How sweet it is

Human

Hungry heart

I could be so good for you (Minder theme)

I cover the waterfront

I predict a riot

I want it that way

I'm a believer

I'm still standing

In a sentimental mood

Islands in the stream

It must be love

It's too late

Jacket Wilson said

Just the two of us

Just the way you are

Karma chameleon

Kissing a fool

Lady Marmalade

Lambada

Let's get lost

Let's stay together

Levitating

Local hero

Loco in Aculpoco

Love really hurts without you

Mamba Italiano

Maneater

Manhattan

Mas que nada

Me and Mrs Jones

Minnie the Moocher

Modern love

Moondance

Mr Blue Sky

Mustang Sally

My baby just cares for me

Nearness of you

Need you now

New York State of mind

Oh, pretty woman

Ole devil called love

On the street where you live

Our house

Part time lover

Private eyes

Reet Petite

Rhythm of the night (Debarge)

River of dreams

Rocket man

Rude

Satin doll

Senorita

September

Shallow

Shape of you

Shut up and dance

Sittin' on the dock of the bay

Skylark

Smooth operator

Somethin' stupid

Spooky

St Thomas

Stranger on the shore

Suddenly

Sultans of swing

Sunny

Superstition

Suspicious minds

Sway (Buble version)

Sweet Caroline

Sweet child o' mine

Tears dry on their own

Tears of a clown

Tell her about it

Tequila

Tequila moon

That's all

There will never be another you

These days

Thinking of you

Thinking out loud

This Girl (original Cookin' on 3 Burners)

Tracks of my tears

True

True love ways

Truly madly deeply

Under the boardwalk

Valerie (Amy Winehouse)

Valerie 68 version (Amy Winehouse)

Way you look tonight

What's love got to do with it?

When you're gone (Bryan Adams/Mel C)

Wonderful world

You sexy thing

You to me are everything

You're the best thing

Your latest trick

Your love is king

MarkDohertySax's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£2.50
Up to 1 hour	£275
Up to 2 hours	£375
Up to 3 hours	£500

Customer questions

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

No problems, just let me know. I will usually be able to accommodate.

How much time do you need to set up?

45 minutes is usually plenty of time.

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

My set lists are crafted from numerous performances and learning what works best to ensure guests have an amazing time. However, I can learn particularly significant tracks provided there is plenty of time to customise and optimise the backing track and practice the song in question.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Absolutely. I have a top of the Rains fan, all the accessories and my own twin Bose PA system. I'm also happy to work with your DJ if they are in agreement.