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About Mercury

Sax/percussion/Dj. With years of expertise in .. jazz to Ibiza party. Many happy customers. Professional and flexible.

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Saxophonist

London

Public liability insurance of £30 million

Based in Kent but travels UK wide Delivering a sophisticated ambiance or a full-on party, I am a professional saxophonist who will tailor live sets to suit your special occasion. Performing to high quality backing tracks, or alongside your DJ if requested in advance, My repertoire spans Jazz and Easy Listening to Ibiza chill and Party. Prices: From £225 Whether you’re looking for a sophisticated ambiance to compliment your occasion, or want a full-on and energetic party saxophonist guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor, As a solo saxophonist I have the experience and talent to deliver. Performing to high quality backing tracks, or alongside your DJ if requested in advance, I can tailor live sets to suit your event. Whether performing on the spot, or roaming around your venue my repertoire spans a range of genres from Jazz and Easy Listening to Disco through Ibiza chill and Dance. I can also offer varying ensembles such as piano and sax…piano sax and vocals offering jazz to party. Larger ensembles also available just ask .With years of experience in providing musical entertainment for all kinds of events from small to corporate I am happy to discuss and offer ideas and solutions for your event or special occasion however big or small your budget. Professional and in demand I have previously performed for BBC TV and radio and countless weddings and corporate events across the UK. Previous venues and clients include the Savoy, Sheraton Park Hotel, Brighton Pride, McDonalds , Twickenham Stadium and more! I can add percussion and even a Dj package including booth, decks and lights. I love new challenges as well so just contact me to discuss ideas for your events always flexible and I try to accommodate all your needs to make your occasion, event as stress free and fun as possible I can forward testimonials from lots of previous clients if required.

Mercury

5 out of 5

37 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Mercury's Reviews

5 out of 5

WOWWWW!!! Omg, if you don’t book him, you’re missing out. Excellent communication from the get go. Arrived way ahead of time and allowed the venue to use their mic as our wasn’t working. BROUGHT THE FUN!!! We wanted him to have a PA and move people from one room to the other, he came out and absolutely SMASHED IT!!!! Everyone loved him and honestly he exceeded my expectations! The dancefloor was packed the entire night, but he absolutely got it there. Thank you thank you thank you!!!! Smashing job!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Reply from Mercury

1 month ago

WOWWWE!! What a brilliant review…. Have to say it was all very lovely and great to be part of your celebrations wishing you and Chloe all the very best in your future together.😃

5 out of 5

September wedding Mercury. Wow what a guy ,from the moment we first spoke I knew he had our back ,I had a personal track I asked if he could play he said it’s not in my list but I’ll learn it .within a few hours he had sent me a sample. The main day I wanted him to be a surprise,I rang him and said are you lost his reply ,Iv been in the car park hour’s didn’t even see him set up ,as for the 2 hour sets in and out of the crowds had the place rocking ,worked brilliantly with our DJ ,couldn’t speak highly enough .the crowd loved him ,highly recommended guys ,would definitely use again at any kind of event.

Reply from Mercury

1 month ago

Hi Stephen thanks so much for leaving a great review. Was a pleasure to be part of your day and had great fun with you and your guests. Your Dj was great to work alongside and it always makes the gig more special if I can add the element of surprise and add those personal touches that mean so much to you… after all it’s your day. Thanks again Phil.

5 out of 5

Wow what can I say….. Phil was absolutely amazing! Punctual, friendly and even learnt some of my fave songs for my occasion. He got involved with the crowd, even pulled out some bongos!!! I cannot thank Phil enough for the service he provided he was top notch and would recommend and use him again. Thanks again Phil. You were truly first class for my 40th!!! Laura 🙂

Reply from Mercury

1 month ago

Hi Laura thanks for taking time to leave a great review. Was great to learn some new tunes for you as you picked some great tunes. Had a great time with you and your guests and your Dj was a blast to work with to thanks again for booking me and yep the bongos are always a bit hit 😉

4.8 out of 5

We could not recommend Phil enough!! We had booked him for our evening wedding reception and last minute added on the afternoon drinks reception. Phil liaised with our venue to make it perfect for us and performed two amazing but very different sets, giving two very different vibes. In the evening he was engaging and had his bongos out and everyone had the best time. Thank you Phil for making our wedding so amazing!

Reply from Mercury

1 month ago

Hi Natasha thanks for taking the time to leave a positive and supportive review. You and your guests were great fun to work for. The venue was lovely as where the staff and glad we could work within the strict noise licensing rule to achieve what you wanted. Wishing both the very best in the future.

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5 out of 5

Mercury was fantastic. He was getting our guests up on the dance floor with his great tunes on the saxophone 🎷 We will 100% be using mercury again for our next party.

5 out of 5

You are AMAZING!!! Thankyou so so much for last night. It wouldn’t have been the same without you! Phil got everyone up dancing, really interacted with the crowd and took on alllll our song requests. We will defo be in touch for the wedding! Thankyou again!

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Mercury's Song list

Ibiza examples

Jubel

This Girl (kungs)

Changes

Man with red face

Mr Saxobeat

Benediction

Got to be loved

Sunshine

Destination Calabria

Head and Heart

Finally

My love (Glynn)

Dream of you

Dancing in the moonlight (jubel)

Tell me something good

It goes like nanana

Drinkin

Disconnect

Watch out (Sheena)

Your body

Out Out

21 reasons

Young hearts (Candi station)

Million Dollar Bill

Gimme gimme gimme

Ain’t no mountain (Hoax).

Praise you

Lola’s theme

Lovely Day (ministry of funk).

Samba de Janeiro

Finder

Isla de es vedra

My Heart Goes

Pasilda

Modern dance sets are so varied I have a 6 hour Spotify playlist that if you book we can add and remove tracks to create a more definitive playlist.

Happy to work alongside your dj

Pop examples

24 k Magic

About damn time

All night long

All of me

Angela

Are you gonna go my way

Baker st

Bad Habits

Calm Down

Careless Whisper

Celebration

Cold cold heart

Copa cabana

Crazy

Dance monkey

Dancing on the ceiling

Dancing Queen

Does your mother know

Don’t look back in anger

Don’t stop me now

Don’t worry be happy

Don’t worry about a thing

Flowers (Cyrus)

Get Lucky

Give me the night

Groove kinda love

Happy

Hey soul sister

I’m outta love

Isn’t she lovely

It must be love

I’ll be there

Just the two of us

Killing me softly

Mr Brightside

Music sounds better with you

One Kiss

September

You should be dancing

Mamma Mia

Marry me

My Girl

Never can say goodbye

One more night

One step beyond

Price Tag

Bang Bang

Rather be

Say you say me

Señorita

Sign sealed delivered

Sing it back

Sitting on the dock of the bay

Something about the way you look tonight

Spaceman

Stand by me

Stay with me

Street life

That’s the way love goes

Thinking out loud

This masquerade

Uptown funk

Walk on bye

Watermelon sugar

You are the sunshine of my life

Young blood

Your song.

Jazz Examples

Agua de Berber

Ain’t that a kick

All blues

All of me

All the things you are

Basin St blues

Beyond the see

Blue train

C Jam Blues

Chega de saudade

Come fly with me

Comin home bay

Desafinado

Don’t get around much anymore

Georgia

Green onions

Have you met miss jones

I can’t get started

In a mellow tone

Girl from ipanema

Jive samba

Jumping at the Woodside

Let their be love

Lullaby of birdland

Me and my shadow

Mercy mercy me

Minnie the mooche

Moanin

Moondance

Morning dance

Mr P.C

My little suede shoes

Nature Boy

Nows the time

Peter Gunn

Quiet nights

Satin doll

Something stupid

St Thomas

Straighten up and fly right

Summertime

Take 5

Take the A train

Tender Trap

Tequila

That’s Amore

The way you look tonight

They can’t take that away

Watermelon man

Work song

The above are just examples taken from my vast repertoire.

I will happily learn and play any tunes in any style you require

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

As my my verified reviews show my clients love my communication and flexibility prior to the event. They love how I bring the party always getting people up on a dance floor making sure everyone is having fun even the stubborn ones. Or I the fact I can provide sophisticated ambience so cover all requirements

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event or even on the day just let us know.”

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional Negotiable fee.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time or earlier if required. I have battery powered speakers with Bluetooth so if it’s a tight turnaround I can have music playing as soon as room is free.Once our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance

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

I always like to discuss playlists with clients to insure I create the vibe they are looking for. If it’s a party occasion with a mixed age range it is worth remembering that not everyone will appreciate or dance and enjoy your specific style of music so again I will check if clients mind some deviations from list if required.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

I will bring all the equipment I need to perform. If working alongside a dj or another act I will always liaise with them to see if equipment can be shared. This may ease set up proceedings and may in some cases lower the price but… I will always carry enough equipment to provide music just incase the other act has issues and cannot supply.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Hi I can learn specific tunes maybe for wedding ceremonies or perhaps a tune that is special to you. If you require more than one tune I may have to charge a learning fee but this can be negotiated.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Disco, Funk, Hip Hop, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Vintage, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Military, Traditional church music, Classical, Classical crossover, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Electronic, Ambient, Breakbeat, Deep house, Drum 'n' Bass, Dubstep, EDM, Electro-Swing, Electronica, Garage, House, IDM, Ibiza club, Industrial, Jungle, Techno, Triphop, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Ragtime, Gospel, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Funk rock, Rock, Indie, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll

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Instruments:

Saxophone, Percussion, Baritone saxophone, Clarinet, DJ, Soprano saxophone, Tenor saxophone

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, MC, Live looping, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching

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