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About Otis

A versatile Solo Saxophonist performing classic pop hits and so much more! Guaranteed to bring a great atmosphere and energy to your event!

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Tenor Saxophonist

Taunton

Public liability insurance of £10 million

"He is a very talented performer and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking for that extra pizzazz and adding a special touch to their celebration" Jo and Wayne Experience the magic of live saxophone and music performances by Otis Philip aka Otis Ubaka. With a taste for Jazz, Pop music, Dance, R&B, Afrobeats, Soul and Pop classics Otis can cater for the vibe of each event. An experienced and versatile saxophonist, Otis has played live at Cross the Tracks the #1 Jazz, Funk and Soul festival, performed at many prestigious locations and events, including The Oval, Syon Park, Hengrave Hall, Bovey Castle and Vignamaggio in Tuscany. Otis plays all styles of music including Ibiza party music with your pre booked DJ, laidback subtle dinner jazz with backing tracks for that corporate event or garden party, romantic songs for wedding receptions or music for walking down the aisle. Otis never ceases to amaze with his versatility across various genres. His collaborations with major labels like Blue Note and Atlantic Records and brands like Red Bull highlight his exceptional talent and expertise, there's a reason his saxophone tone has been streamed 50m+ times. Otis always aims to look and dress the part too as a show of respect to your special occasion.

Otis

5 out of 5

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Punctuality

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Otis' Reviews

5 out of 5

We booked Otis for a hen party and he was brilliant. Perfect atmosphere for the pool party we had planned. Played a range of songs and a few requests. Was very professional and engaging with the party and a great saxophonist. Would book him again.

5 out of 5

He made our party....100% fabulous, very smart and professional. Everyone loved him. 100% recommend...

5 out of 5

I booked Otis to perform at my daughter’s 18th birthday. From start to finish he was a pleasure to deal with and always very friendly, accommodating and professional. He took time to find out what kind of music we wanted played on the night. He worked very closely with the venue and myself to decide how best the sound system would work for the night. We chatted through how we wanted the music broken down for the evening. He worked with us and made sure we had a huge say in all the decisions. When the day arrived he turned up in plenty of time on the night and was ready to go at the agreed time. All our guests loved his music, style and he brought the whole atmosphere together on the night. We enjoyed Otis’ company at the end of the night when he sat and chatted with us while enjoying a drink. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Otis for your occasion. The beauty with how he plays the Saxophone brings a great atmosphere and energy to your event. Many thanks Otis Laura

He is a very talented performer and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking for that extra pizzazz and adding a special touch to their celebration.

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Otis' Song list

IBIZA SAX/DANCE

Jubel - Klingande

Lola's Theme - Shape Shifters

Pjanoo - Eric Prydz

Dirty Cash - Pawsa, The Adventures of Stevie V

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Titanium - David Guetta

Freed From Desire - Gala

Destination Calabria - Alex Gaudino

This Girl - Kungs

Infinity 2008 - Guru Josh

Move - Adam Port, Stryv, Keinemusik

Dreamer - Livin' Joy

Show Me Love - Robin S

We Found Love - Rhianna

Red Alert - Basement Jaxx

Murder On the Dance Floor - Sophie Ellis Bextor

Music Sounds Better With You - Stardust

One More Time - Daft Punk

Gotta Get Through This - Daniel Beddingfield

Hips Don't lie - Shakira

Better Off Alone - Alice Deejay

Sandstorm - Darude

Finally - Kings of Tomorrow

Free - Ultra Nate

Rhythm of the Night - Corona

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! - Abba

Lay All Your Love On Me - Abba

I Wanna Dance With Some Body -Whitney Houston

Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics

Espresso - Sabrina Carpenter

Unwritten - Natasha Beddingfield

R&B/ AFROBEATS

Miss Independent - Ne-Yo

Let Me Love You - Mario

My Boo - USHER

Dilemma - Nelly, Kelly Rowland

No Scrubs - TLC

Say My Name - Destiny's Child

What's Luv? - Fat Joe

Closer - Ne Yo

Candy - Cameo

Never Too Much - Luther Vandross

Get Down on it - Kool and the gang Return of the Mack - Mark Morrison

Peru - Fireboy DML

Last Last - Burna Boy

People - Libianca

Essence (Ft. Tems ) - Wizkid

Ku Lo Sa - Oxlade

On the Low - Burna Boy

Location - Dave, Burna Boy Twe Twe - Kizz Daniel, Davido love nwantiti (ah ah ah) - Ckay Calm Down - Rema

Love Me JeJe - Tems

Water - Tyla

Gimme Dat - Ayra Starr

Sensational - Chris Brown

Unavailable - Davido

Holy Ghost - Omah Lay With you - Davido Soweto - Victony

No Wahala - 1da

SOUL/MOTOWN

Just the Two Of Us - Bill Withers

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

September - Earth, Wind and Fire Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind and Fire Celebration - Kool and the gang Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Superstitious - Stevie Wonder

My Girl - The Temptations

Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton

Le Freak - Chic

I'm Every Woman - Chaka Khan

I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross

Can't Take My Eye Off of You - Frankie Valli

Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross Tears of A Clown - Smokey Robinson I Can't Help Myself-(Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) - Four Tops Please Mr. Postman - The Marvelettes

Smooth Operator - Sade

ROMANTIC POP

All of Me - John Legend

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Make You Feel my Love - Adele

I Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

Careless Whisper - George Michael

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Pink Pony Club - Chappel Roan

Arthur's Theme - Christopher Cross

JAZZ

In A Sentimental Mood - Duke Ellington Fly Me To the Moon - Bart Howard

You Make Me Feel so Young - Frank Sinatra

Misty - Erroll Garner

The Girl From Ipanema - Antônio Carlos Jobim

Autumn Leaves - Joseph Kosma

Summertime - George Gershwin

Blue Skies - Irving Berlin

All Of Me - Seymour Simmons

Dream a little dream - Fabian Andre

REGGAE AND HIP-HOP

Welcome To Jamrock - Damian Marley

Is This Love - Bob Marley

Three Little Birds - Bob Marley

Jamming - Bob Marley

Regulate - Warren G

Doo Wop (That Thing) - Ms. Lauryn Hill

Otis' Prices

Last updated: 2026

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Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£200
Up to 1 hour	£325
Up to 2 hours	£450
Up to 3 hours	£695

Customer questions

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

I always try my 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 just let me know.

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

Absolutely. A lift in vibe as I have a break is definitely needed, I actually offer this service for free.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time.

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

My set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests chill or dance and have an amazing time. However, I'd definitely be happy to chat through and make sure I find what works for your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes I will bring a BOSE L1 Pro16 PA system. A sleek, powerful and classy PA system/speaker to play my backing tracks on, I'll also bring a wireless mic too so the saxophone is more present. I also bring my saxophone.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance I already know it. If there is a special song you'd like me to learn I am happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Ambient, EDM, Deep house, House, Ibiza club, Triphop, Electronic, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, 1950s era music, Jazz, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Originals, Covers, Hip Hop, Soul, Funk, Motown, R&B, Top 40, Karaoke, Disco, Afrobeat, Reggae

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Instruments:

Tenor saxophone, 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, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Composer, Songwriter, Producer, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader

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