About Paul

Top Jazz and pop Saxophone player with optional Table Magic Service during the meal. Many great Event performances over the last 20 years!

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Alto Saxophonist

Nottingham

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Two films, one starring Michael Douglas and Melanie Griffiths and the other with Robson and Jerome, feature in the career of Paul Hollis as a professional saxophonist. Other credits include appearances on, The Generation Game, Talking Telephone Numbers, Pebble Mill and This Morning. Paul has also recorded sound tracks for TV shows and adverts. In the earlier part of his career, Paul was musical director for several years onboard various luxury cruise liners. He has also toured extensively with different artistes including; Bucks Fizz, The Nolans, Dave Willets, Gerade Kenny and Andy Prior. As well as playing solo saxophone at various events Paul also has his unique ‘Take Five’ Saxophone Trio with a varied and fully accompanied repertoire creating a great atmosphere ideal for weddings and other special occasions. Paul’s most recent TV appearance was in December playing sax on Channel 4s Deal or No Deal. Currently playing Lead Tenor with the 'Nottingham Jazz Orchestra' Paul also has 4 books published internationally with another 3 in the pipeline.

Performance details

I can perform outdoors

I have a car I can use to travel to gigs

I require car parking close to venues

I can perform with backing tracks

My equipment is PAT tested

I own a PA system

Encore awards

3rd Encoreversary

Musicianship

Genres:

Christmas, Film / TV music, Jazz, Blues, Modern jazz, Latin jazz, Jazz fusion, Swing, Light music, Ambient pop, Pop

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Instruments:

Alto saxophone, Saxophone

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Fluent sight-reader, Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching

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Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£195
Up to 1 hour	£245
Up to 2 hours	£325
Up to 3 hours	£350

Reviews

4 verified reviews

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Bruno G, 2 years ago

Thank you so much for playing at our wedding Paul. Not only us, but so many of our guests thoroughly enjoyed you wonderful music! We hope you enjoyed the evening. Kindest regards, Bruno and Sonia

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Nicole M, 2 years ago

We had the best day ever! Thank you for being such a part of our day, you were incredible! I’ve had many people asking me for your number so our guests must been very pleased too! Thanks again, best wishes Nicole x