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About Martino

Excellent, versatile pro sax player; Ibiza House music style, pop rock & jazz, 20+ years professional. Graduate of Royal Conservatoire.

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Saxophonist

Glasgow

Public liability insurance of £10 million

I'm a glass half full kind of guy who is passionate about music. I have been in love with music ever since I was 4 and my mum gave me a recorder to learn. I bought my first saxophone after busking on clarinet in the streets of Prague when I was 14. Self-taught by jamming to funk, hip hop and house music I then went on to complete a degree in Jazz at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Because of my unconventional learning, I have befome a maverick of many styles; Ibiza House, rock to pop, Jazz, classical, klezmer and so on. I've played in clubs all around Europe: > House music with DJ's in clubs from Glasgow's Radisson Blue to Montefiascone’s Cristal Club in Italy, and top beachside clubs of the Al Garve and specifically Algoz. I know how to get the party going! > Events of all kinds of events, from wedding ceremonies to private house parties and am well received everywhere I play, probably because my love for music is infectious. > Jazz music with top bands such as Nimbus Sextet (signed to Acid Jazz Records) and played in top Jazz clubs from Edinburgh to Prague and Berlin. In 2010 I went to New York and played in Small's Jazz Club. > classical ensembles, jazz big bands, rock and reggae bands and klezmer - to me music has no borders. I'm Lazer focused to help create an amazing and positive experience my clients, no matter the event, and I get real satisfaction from seeing everyone having a great time to the music I make.

Martino

5 out of 5

15 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

4.9

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Martino's Reviews

5 out of 5

Martino was absolutely fantastic. I booked him for my husband’s 40th birthday party a couple of weeks ago. He was great to communicate with, very flexible and arrived in plenty time to get set up. Martino liaised with our DJ direct so I didn’t have to be the go-between and nothing was too much hassle. He really did make the party - he interacted with everyone and the dance floor was full the whole night. So many of our family and friends have been raving about him since! Couldn’t recommend him enough and will definitely book him again. Thank you so much Martino!

Reply from Martino

12 days ago

Hi Karen, it was great to meet you and your family and friends and a pleasure to play for you and learn a few more tunes in the process. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see y'all again. Martino

5 out of 5

Excellent night, extremely happy with Martino. Would definitely recommend.

Reply from Martino

17 days ago

Many thanks Helen, it was a total pleasure

5 out of 5

Martino you done a fantastic job. Everyone really enjoyed your set. Loved how you mixed it up and also engaged with everyone. Thank you so much for adding to my 60th Birthday celebrations🥳

Reply from Martino

22 days ago

Thanks Marie, it was a pleasure to be of service. I hope you had a fantastic rest of the evening!

5 out of 5

Martino was amazing at our wedding ,all our guests and a great time 🙂

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Fantastic playing to our house Dj, no rehearsal needed. Great ears

Brilliant playing, litterally can pick up any tune. He played for my 40th birthday party in Dumbarton at our house and blew everyone away. What an experience!

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Martino's Song list

Example dance party set:

Children

American Boy

Mr. Saxobeat

Sweet lovin

What is love baby don’t hurt me

Don’t you worry child

We found love

Titanium

Concrete Angel

The only way is up

Can you feel it

I’m good and I’m feeling alright

Freed from desire

Bits n pieces

Don’t you worry child

Destination Calabria

September

Rhythm is a dancer

Music Sounds Better with You

Man with the red face

Finally

You’re free to do what you want to do

Ain’t nobody

Lola’s theme

Etc….

Jazz standard set:

All of Me

Just Friends

There Will Never Be Another You

On Green Dolphin Street

Blue Monk

Confirmation

All Blues

So What

Blue in Green

A Night in Tunisia

Caravan

Misty

Autumn Leaves

Summertime

Body ad Soul

Etc…

Gyspy Swing set:

Minor Swing

Bossa Dorado

Swing 39

Swing 42

Viper’s Dream

We’ll Meet Again

Djangology

Them There Eyes

Lady Be Good

Etc….

Example relaxed afternoon set:

Sir Duke

Isn’t She Lovely

Back to Back

You Know I’m No Good - Amy Wine House

Rehab - Amy Wine House

Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers

Halejuyah

Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing

Let’s Stay Together

Lovely Day

Moondance – Van Morrison

Rock With You

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

September

Sunny

Superstition

What’s goin on

Young Hearts Run Free

1000 years by Christina Peri

Unchained Melody

Wonderful World

When I Fall in Love

Basame Mucho

Annie's Song

Every Breath You Take

Let's Do It

Nobody Does it Better

Only Have Eyes for You

Power of Love

Hero

The Look of Love

Hello

Love on the Rocks

Strangers in the Night

Wind Beneath My Wings

Summertime

Love Theme From Titanic

You Belong to Me

I've Got You Under My Skin

Girl from Ipanima

Just The Way You Are

This Masquerade

Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime

Love Letters

I only Want to Be With You

Old Devil Called Love

Sometimes When We Touch

Days Like This

After The Lovin

Making Whoopee

The Wonder Of You

Stranger on the Shore

Take My Breath Away

My Girl

If I said You Had a Beautiful Body

The Wedding

When a Man Loves a Woman

My Baby Just Cares for Me

Don't it Make My Brown Eyes Blue

Big Spender

Baker Street

Careless Whisper

Only You

Sailing

Sweet Home Chicago

My Baby Likes to Rock it

Rock n Roll Medley

Teddy Bear

Mustang Sally

The Gambler

The Very Thought of You

Lucille

Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me

Sway

Achy Breaky Heart

Half Way to Paradise

Dance the Night Away

I wanna Wake Up With You

Boot Scoot n Boogie

Blame it on the Boogie

Sweet Caroline

Delilah

Amarillo

500 Miles

Skye Boat Song

Love Really Hurts Without You

Human

Proud Mary

Yesterdays

Daydream Believer

Brown Eyed Girl

Twist

Love is in the Air

Walk of Life

Sex Bomb

Pink Cadillac

Shangalang

Vida Loca

Perfect

Pretty Woman

Country Roads

New York New York

Ruby

Unchain My Heart

Kingston Town

Honey Honey. Abba

Mambo No 5

Whiter Shade of Pale

Hey Baby

Maggie

Livin Doll

That's Amore

Fly Me to the Moon

My First My Last My Everything

Sugar Sugar

Scotland the Brave

Northern Lights of Aberdeen

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Can't Help Falling in Love With You

Secret Love

Red Red Wine

Volare

Red Hot Salsa

Darlin Where's ya Troosers

Knock Three Times

Ring of Fire

Etc…

Klezmer and Jewish tunes:

Hava nagile

Mahzel

Shalom Aleichem

Havenu Shalom Aleichem

Odessa Bulgar

Romanische Bulgar

Gassen Nigun

Noch Ein Gles veyn

Mazhel Tov

Meshiach

Heyser Bulgar

Etc…

Martino'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)	£75
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£375
Up to 3 hours	£500

Sax & DJ services

4 hours sax and dj. One stop shop, I can provide bespoke DJ service and high quality live saxophone experience. Perfect for home performances and small venues. The price includes a powerful high quality sound system and lights.

£825

Customer questions

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

Please let me know as much in advance as possible and i will try to accommodate.

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

Yes i can, I'm more than happy to work with you on putting track list together for you. For an extra charge I can DJ for you until venue finishes. Please ask for more info.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually require up to 1.5 hours to set up before the performance

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

Yes you can, buy also please feel free to make requests, the list isn't exhaustive and I'm very happy to create a bespoke set for you.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Depending on what is required, i can bring a small set up for myself with backing music, or play with a live DJ on a house pa with no need to rehearse. Naturally I have my own instrument.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes i am only too happy to. The song list isnt exhaustive, i know many many more. There is a small additional fee of £20 for each new tune learned to take account of practice time.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz fusion, Jazz, Gypsy jazz, Dixieland, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Classical, Fanfare, Medieval music, Renaissance, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, 1920s era music, Experimental, Disco, Funk, Hip Hop, Soul, R&B, Vintage, World music, Hebrew songs, Israeli dance music, Jewish music, Klezmer, Ska, Tango, Yiddish roots music

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Instruments:

Saxophone, Clarinet, Composer, Alto saxophone, DJ

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Event types:

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

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