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About SaxoPhoney

Versatile, award-winning saxophonist - soft background music to BIG PARTY VIBES! Pop music classics or Ibiza style.

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Saxophonist

Canterbury

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Bringing you vibrant instrumental saxophone arrangements of 20th century chart hits, unforgettable classics and jazz standards, SaxoPhoney Michael has over 20 years’ experience entertaining at events across the UK. Whether performing to high quality backing tracks or freestyling alongside your DJ (Ibiza style), this talented saxophonist offers energetic party sets or chilled background music for a relaxed atmosphere! He has a Master's degree in musical performance and has performed as a soloist and with bands of various genres around Britain and Europe for over 20 years. Music is what he does best and he loves doing it! Note: he can only walk around while playing Ibiza style, not instrumental pop.

SaxoPhoney

4.9 out of 5

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Satisfaction

4.8

Professionalism

4.9

Communication

4.9

Punctuality

4.9

SaxoPhoney's Reviews

5 out of 5

Absolutely Amazing. Was able to accommodate to our every need for our wedding reception, Michael even hid below the DJ table until it was his time to pop out and surpise all of our guests! Would recommend for any event!

5 out of 5

Lovely addition to our wedding! Michael had great communication throughout, turned up on time to the wedding and played all the songs we asked. Really happy with the over all experience Thank you for helping with our special day

5 out of 5

Great added touch to our wedding reception. Thankyou ☺️

5 out of 5

Michael attended our daughters wedding on the 10th October 2024. Communication before the event was very good, and emailed a play list with play time of each track so we could pre organise this before our daughters big day. Michael took a lot of stress out of the planning by talking directly to the Wedding Planner and resident DJ. On the evening Michael arrived promptly and set up in no time with a swift introduction. The dance floor was very quiet before Michael arrived but in no time filled up to the tunes of Saxophoney. The guests loved Michael and his tunes and helped to create a great atmosphere for the evening. Many thanks for a great evening of entertainment and making our guests very happy. Will definitely book again in the future. Steve, Karla, Rio and Lew.😊

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5 out of 5

I recently celebrated my 21st birthday, and I can confidently say that asking Michael to be apart of it was one of the best decisions I made! From the moment he arrived, he brought incredible energy that set the tone for the entire evening. Michael played his Ibiza playlist for the evening and I must say it was unreal! Gave me goosebumps. Michael made sure everyone was involved and had a sing song and dance with most of the guests. It was lovely to see. Just want to personally thank you Michael, for coming down that evening to fill the room with your music. I cannot recommend Michael enough! If you're looking for a talented saxophonist for your event, then he is your guy. He truly made my 21st birthday one to remember, and I can't wait to get in touch with him again for future celebrations! Thank you, Michael, for an amazing night! 🎷

5 out of 5

Michael played 3 sets at a recent birthday party. He was punctual and played a selection of Ibiza style tracks both outside and inside at the venue. Thanks for helping to make my party special Michael.

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SaxoPhoney's Song list

<<<< INSTRUMENTAL POP (Vocals replaced by sax, includes improvisation. He uses sheet music for this, so can't roam.): >>>> (scroll down for Ibiza style)

When the Red, Red Robin (Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along) - 1926

Pennies From Heaven – jazz standard 1936

Somewhere Over The Rainbow – jazz standard 1939

A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square – in the style of Michael Bublé 1940

Blues In The Night – a mix between the versions by Ella Fitzgerald and the Martian Queen 1941

Here’s That Rainy Day – Sinatra 1953

Mr. Sandman – Dickie Valentine 1954

Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers 1955

Tequila – The Champs 1958

Apache – The Shadows 1960

Blue Moon – Dean Martin 1960

I Don’t Know Why I Love You But I Do - Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry 1961

Let’s Twist Again – Chubby Checker 1961

Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock 1962

Hi Heel Sneakers – Elvis Presley 1963

Pink Panther – Henry Mancini 1963

How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You - Jr. Walker and the Allstars 1965

It’s Not Unusual – Tom Jones 1965

Respect – Aretha Franklin 1967

Moondance Van Morrison 1970

Ain’t No Sunshine 1971

I Can See Clearly Now – Jimmy Cliff 1971

Lovin’ You – Minnie Ripperton 1974

Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry 1976

Save Your Kisses For Me – Brotherhood Of Man 1976

Since You Been Gone – Rainbow 1976

Heroes – David Bowie 1977

Baker Street 1978

Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen 1978

Celebration – Kool & The Gang 1980

Just The Two Of Us – Jr. Walker and the Allstars 1981

Here I Go Again – Whitesnake 1982

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson 1983

Going Home (theme from Local Hero) – Mark Knopfler 1983

Careless Whisper – George Michael 1984

Holding Out for a Hero – Bonnie Tyler 1984

One (from A Chorus Line) 1985

The Lady In Red – Chris De Burgh 1987

Red Dwarf Theme 1988

Black Velvet – Alannah Myles 1989

Love Shack – B52s 1989

Nothing Else Matters – Metallica 1992

Rhythm Is A Dancer – Snap! 1992

Wait For Sleep – Dream Theater 1992

Barbie Girl – Aqua 1997

Everlong – an acoustic version of the Foo Fighters song 1997

Everlong – the original rock version of the Foo Fighters song 1997

Freed From Desire - Gala1997

Freed From Desire – a slow orchestral version of the Gala song 1997

You’re Still The One – Shania Twain 1997

I Don't Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith 1998

Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom – Venga Boys 1999

Scar Tissue – Red Hot Chilli Peppers 1999

The 7th Element – Vitas 2001

Get Lucky – Daft Punk 2013

Gallan Goodiyaan - Bollywood, from Dil Dhadakne Do 2015

Perfect – Ed Sheeran 2017

Flaws – Callum Scott 2022

All I Want For Christmas Is You

Jingle Bells

Last Christmas

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer

Santa Baby

Silent Night

Underneath The tree

White Christmas

Winter Wonderland

<<<< IBIZA STYLE (Sax added to complete tracks {although there are some instrumental versions in here}, includes improvisation. He plays these from memory, so can roam.): >>>>

Hit the road Jack, Ray Charles 1961

Play That Funky Music, Wild Cherry 1976 Please use .mp3 provided

Get down on it, Kool & The Gang 1981

Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Wham! 1984

I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Whitney Houston 1987

Love Shack, B-52s 1989

Finally - CeCe Peniston 1991

Rhythm Is A Dancer, Snap! 1992

No Limit, 2 Unlimited (no rap version) 1993

Show me love, Robin S 1993

What Is Love, Haddaway 1993

Saturday Night, Whigfield 1995

Offshore, Chicane 1996

Free, Ultra Naté 1997

Freed From Desire, Gala 1997

Horny, Mousse T 1998

You're a Superstar, Love Inc. 1998

Groovejet (If This Ain't Love), DJ Spiller 2000

Can't Get You Out Of My Head, Kylie Minogue 2001

No Letting Go, Wayne Wonder 2002

Toxic, Britney Spears 2003

Call On Me, Eric Prydz 2004

Pjanoo, Eric Prydz 2008

Mr. Saxobeat, Alexandra Stan 2011

Afterglow, Wilkinson 2013

Rather Be, Clean Bandit Jess Glynne 2013

Waves, Mr. Probz 2013

Cheerleader, Omi (Felix Jaehn remix) 2014

Hideaway, Kiesza, 2014

I Don’t Mind, Usher 2014

Jubel, Klindande 2014 Please use .mp3 provided

My Love, Route 94 ft. Jess Glynne 2014

Summer, Calvin Harris 2014

Uptown Funk, Mark Ronson 2014 please don’t cut the end!

Wish You Were Mine, Philip George 2014

How Deep Is Your Love, Calvin Harris & Disciples 2015

Intoxicated, Martin Solveig & GTA 2015

Sax, Fleur East 2015

Sunshine, Tieks 2015

This Girl, Kungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners 2016

17, MK 2017

Havana, Camila Cabello 2018

Is It Really Love, Joe Stone vs Cr3on 2018

One Kiss, Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa 2018

I Was Made For Lovin' You, Oliver Heldens 2019

My Oh My, Camila Cabello 2019

Turn Me On, Riton, Oliver Heldens, ft. Vula 2019

Heat Waves, Glass Animals 2020

My Heart Goes (La Di Da), Becky Hilll & Topic, 2021

Peru, Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran 2021

Where Are You Now, Lost Frequencies ft Calum Scott 2021

About Damn Time, Lizzo 2022

B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All), Eliza Rose 2022

Crazy What Love Can Do, Guetta, Hill & Henderson 2022

Where Did You Go, Jax Jones feat. MNEK 2022

SaxoPhoney'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)	£100
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£312.50
Up to 3 hours	£437.50

Wedding Package

A song as you walk down the aisle, plus an hour of instrumental 20th century pop music to keep your guests entertained at the party venue before the meal.

£250

3x30 minutes

Three sets of 30 minutes. Suitable for any event.

£300

2x45 minutes

Two sets of 45 minutes each. Suitable for any event.

£300

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

They love the expressivity of my playing, and the wide range of eras my repertoire spans.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The most notable venues are the Cathedrals of Ely, Rheims, and Canterbury, and Le Divan Du Monde in Paris, which is a beautiful 18th century theater. Oh, and the Palais Du Tau in Rheims.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I think Junior Walker. A great singer and great saxophonist. His improvisations are expressive, but also so easy to understand, even for those who don't know about music.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Either the inauguration of Rowan Williams as Archbishop of Canterbury, of a concert attended by Sir Peter Maxwell-Davies. He's a composer, and a big deal in the classical music world.

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

I'm flexible - I have to be in this job! Timings often get tweaked near the time or on the day.

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

I can provide some background music between sets.

How much time do you need to set up?

10 minutes. However, I always aim to arrive well ahead of schedule just to be safe!

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

Yes of course! You can set my entire playlist, part of it, veto some songs, or leave it all up to me. If you provide a list that isn't quite the right length I will add/remove tracks to make the time.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

I can provide my own amplification if I'm not working with your DJ. For outdoor events I will need shelter from the weather. Expensive musical instruments and electrical equipment do not fare well in direct sunlight or rain.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes. The first song is free. Additional songs are £50 each. Some songs are not suitable to have a saxophone added but I'll always try my best.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Electronic, Ambient, Deep house, EDM, Electronica, House, Ibiza club, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Easy listening, Light music, Funk, Covers, Soul, Rock, Blues

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Instruments:

Saxophone, Alto saxophone, Tenor saxophone

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Arranger, Orchestrator, Transcription, Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching

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