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Martin Alker

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About Martin

Martin sings, plays piano/keys & sax - arranger, copyist, songwriter - contemporary pop & jazz styles
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Bicester
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Martin has been performing all over the world since becoming pro in 1990 - playing in many ensembles, pop, jazz, big band, etc... He's also an accomplished arranger, copyist & songwriter.

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Martin's Reviews

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Darren D
1 month ago
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5 out of 5

Hi It was fantastic. A difficult one to play to I imagine not everyone’s cup of tea at a memorial ashes internment. Had a good chat with Martin and he was friendly and we found we had alot in common. Glad we chose Martin his tunes were great my father would have been very happy with the music. 🎵 thank you Martin.

Reply from Martin
25 days ago

A lovely family to play for on a difficult day, the sun was out and it was a beautiful send off. All my best to Darren & family.

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Sue B
2 months ago
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5 out of 5

Excellent, highly recommended

Reply from Martin
2 months ago

What a wonderful day. Absolute pleasure to play for Robin & Sue. All the best for the future.

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Andrew P
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

Martin played for our event and he was superb. Due to the nature of the event we moved him to different locations during the night which he had no problems with and adapted to any changes we had. Top guy and top performance 👍

Reply from Martin
3 months ago

Absolute pleasure Andy. Thank you for your hospitality & look forward to seeing you again.

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Robin B
4 months ago
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5 out of 5

Martin & Sue a fantastic duo. Friendly, professional and rocking some crowd pleasing tunes. Our guests loved it 🎷👍

Reply from Martin
4 months ago

An absolute delight to play for Robin, Sue & their friends. Wonderful hospitality, very thoughtful & an amazing house.

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Groove R
7 years ago

What a crazy night! Favourite memory of the night is the look on everyone's faces as you smashed "Cake By the Ocean." You legend!

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Vicki
8 years ago

I was just about to email you to thank you once again … you guys were brilliant, and a real joy to deal with … all the mums at the playground were talking about you all too, so thank you! To be honest, I was enjoying your music so much you were over and done with in a flash … the last time I felt that was at the last Jools concert where I swear they only played for 20 mins! Thank you for playing the Time Warp and monty python too … a lot of giggles were had!

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Martin's Song list

Please note this list of songs is as a singing pianist. Please message me if you would like a list of songs that I play on the sax.
Best Day Of My Life
Everybody Wants To Rule The World
Careless Whisper
Proud Mary
A Message To You Rudy
As It Was
Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
Just For You
Weather With You
Fool (If You Think It's Over)
Road To Hell
Kiss
Can't Hurry Love
Spitting Games
Love Really Hurts
Uptown Girl
I Will Survive
You Sexy Thing
Never Can Say Goodbye
Blame It On The Boogie
Somewhere Only We Know
Stay With Me Til Dawn
Happy
All You Need Is Love
Michelle
Imagine
Lady In Red
If You Don't Know Me By Now
Hey Laura
Something About The Way You Look Tonight
No Matter What
Angels
Stand By Me
Look Of Love
Rock Around The Clock
Great Balls Of Fire
Tutti Frutti
Jailhouse Rock
Hound Dog
Blue Suede Shoes
Teddy Bear
All Shook Up
Saw Her Standing There
Knock On Wood
Flip Flop & Fly
Mustang Sally
Ferry Cross The Mersey
In The Midnight Hour
10/10
Brown Eyed Girl
It's Not Unusual
Delilah
Route 66
Don't Stop
My Life
Sad Songs
Smooth
Somewhere In My Heart
Yellow
Just A Gigolo
Only Want To Be With You
Black & Gold
Stuck
I Just Called To Say I Love You
Mamma Mia
Knowing Me Knowing You
Waterloo
Street Life
Breakfast In America
Dancing In The Moonlight
Sunny
Perfect
Cake By The Ocean
Gangsters
Red Red Wine
Could It Be Magic
Down Under
Drive
Hello Again
Just The Way You Are
Long & Winding Road
Something
Yesterday
I Wonder Why
True Love Ways
Can't Help Falling In Love
I Do It For You
Candle In The Wind
What a Wonderful World
Wonderful Tonight
Desperado
We Have All The Time In The World
Driftaway
Ob La Di Ob La Da
Needles & Pins
King Of The Road
Singing The Blues
See You Later Alligator
Oh Boy
Reet Petite
Let's Twist Again
The Locomotion
Teenager In Love
Bye Bye Love
Hello Mary Lou
No Woman No Cry
Three Little Birds
Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
I'm Still Standing
Locked Out Of Heaven
Walking On Sunshine
Is She Really Going Out With Him
It Must Be Love
Baggy Trousers
Have A Nice Day
Forget You
Can't Stop The Feeling
Hand In My Pocket
Cecilia
Wonderwall
Alright
Disco 2000
When I Fall In Love
Olivers Army
Make You Feel My Love
Everybody Hurts
Your Song
Have I Told You Lately
She's The One
Wishing On A Star
Wonder Of You
How Sweet It Is
Twist & Shout
La Bamba
You'll Never Walk Alone
New York New York
Daydream Believer
I'm A Believer
Waterloo Sunset
Sunny Afternoon
Sailing
The Wanderer
Be Bop A Lula
That'll Be The Day
Can't Buy Me Love
All My Loving
She Loves You
Enjoy Yourself
Monkey Man
Bright Side Of Life
Don't Know Why
Out Of Our Heads
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Shotgun
New York State Of Mind
Amazed
Thinking Out Loud
Heaven
Don't Wanna Miss A Thing
Chasing Cars
Our Day will Come
Fields Of Gold
Copacabana
Happy Together
Valerie
Mr Blue Sky
American Pie
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Everybodys Talkin
Friday I'm In Love
Sweet Caroline
Love Is In The Air
Let's Stay Together
Bright Side Of Life
Johnny B Goode
Long Tall Sally
Good Golly Miss Molly
This Old Heart Of Mine
Hotel California
Amarillo
I Missed Again
Sweetest Feeling
Crazy
I Don't Feel Like Dancing
500 Miles
Don't Stop Me Now
Shine
Hold Back The River
Build Me Up
Get Lucky
Wouldn't It Be Good
Jazz:
Witchcraft
I Wanna Be Like You
Bare Necessities
It Had To Be You
Left My Heart In San Francisco
True Love
La Mer
When You're Smiling
Orange Coloured Sky
Lady Is A Tramp
All Of Me
Sit Right Down & Right Myself A Letter
Fly Me To The Moon
Just In Time
I'm In The Mood For Love
It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
Georgia
Sway
Too Close For Comfort
Tuxedo Junction
Moondance
Have You Met Miss Jones
Come Fly With Me
Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
Choo Choo Ch Boogie
Unforgettable
Mr Bojangles
The Way You Look Tonight
What A Difference A Day Made
Cha Cha Da More

Martin's Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£125
Up to 1 hour£200
Up to 2 hours£300
Up to 3 hours£350

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Musicianship
Genres:
Pop, Covers, Disco, Funk, Ambient pop, Acoustic, Funk rock, Motown, Soul, Top 40, Vintage, R&B, Christmas, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, 1950s era music, 1940s era music, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Jazz, Easy listening, Originals, Rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Ska, Musical theatre, Film / TV music, Cabaret, Tribute, Alternative rock, Indie, Synth rock
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Event types:
Corporate event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Arranger, Audio engineer, Composer, Lyricist, Sound technician, Songwriter, Producer, Orchestrator, Transcription, MC
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