Saxophonist

Simon Currie

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About Simon

Simon performs with all the saxophones and is ideal for Weddings, parties and corporate functions. He is also a member of The Manfreds.
Saxophonist
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Looking back at Simon Currie’s incredible list of credits, it seems a completely natural progression to find him playing alongside THE MANFREDS. From 1983-88 he was a member of The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO). This enabled him to share the concert platform with the likes of GEORGE SHEARING, MEL TORMÉ, PEGGY LEE, ROSEMARY CLOONEY, SHORTY ROGERS, KAY STARR, BROOK BENTON, AL MARTINO, JOHN WILLIAMS, JIMMY WITHERSPOON, VIC DAMONE and JOHNNY DANKWORTH to name but a few. His NYJO pedigree gained him invaluable experience and opened up several new doors. By now he was working in different bands and orchestras, and in great demand wherever a brass section was needed. His time spent with JOHNNY HOWARD, RAY McVAY, BERT KAEMPFERT, JOE LOSS, GLENN and HERB MILLER enabled him to travel extensively, hone his craft, and broaden his musical range. During stints playing at The Monte Carlo Casino in the South of France from 1988-90, he found himself backing musical legends as diverse as GEORGE BENSON, STEVIE WONDER, DONNA SUMMER, LIZA MINELLI, THE THREE DEGREES, SAMMY DAVIES JNR, THE TEMPTATIONS, THE FOUR TOPS and JERRY LEWIS. Simon is a relatively rare breed of musician, one who is equally at home playing flute, clarinet, soprano, alto, tenor or baritone sax. He also composes, arranges, does regular session work, and even finds the time to front his own jazz band! Simon has released two solo albums entitled Monochrome To Colour and Time Lapse. He has also written 2 albums with Mike Hugg (Founder of Manfred Mann) Sanctuary and Walking Through Tomorrow. In 2001 Simon joined PAUL JONES AND THE MANFREDS (ex MANFRED MANN), and has toured with guest artists COLIN BLUNSTONE, CHRIS FARLOWE, LONG JOHN BALDRY, PAUL YOUNG, ALLAN PRICE, PP ARNOLD, ZOOT MONEY and CLIFF BENNET

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Genres:
Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Swing, Jazz fusion, Modern jazz, Covers, Christmas
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Concert, Cruise, Christmas party
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Other skills:
Instrumental teaching
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Simon's Song list

Pop
As it was -Harry Styles
Bad Guy -Billy Eilish
Black Horse -KT Tungstall
Careless Whisper -George Michael
Get down on it – Kool and the gang
Happy -Pharrell Williams
Isnt she lovely -Stevie Wonder
I’m not the only one -Sam Smith
Just the two of us -Bill Withers
Moves like Jagger -Maroon 5
No Scrubs -TLC
Play that Funky music -Wild Cherry
September -Earth, wind and fire
Shivers -Ed Sheeran
Shot gun -George Ezra
Sing it back -Moloko
Sweet dreams – Eurhtyhmics
Uptown funk -Mark Ronson
How long will I Love you. Ellie Goulding.
Just the way you are. Billy Joel
Maneater. Hall and oats.
Rio. Duran duran
George Michael. Careless whisper
Piano man Billy Joel
Perfect. Ed sheeran
Thinking out loud. Ed sheeran
Bad habits Ed Sheeran
Shivers. ED Sheeran
I don't care. Ed Sheeran
Candle in the wind. Elton John.
Baker Street. Gerry rafferty
Sir duke. Stevie wonder
Who can it be now? Men at work.
Candle in the wind Elton john
Right here waiting for U.
Richard Marx
Massachusetts Bee Gees
You are so beaitiful. Joe Cocker.
Nothing gonna change my love for you. George Benson.
Hotel california. Eagles.
You and me in paradise. Phil Collins.
My heart will go on.. Celine Dion.
First cut is the deepest.. Rod Stewart.
As the sun goes down.
Dj Dark+Mose N remix
. Intoxicated. Cascade
I took a pill in ibiza. James Posner.
. Klingande jubel.
love me like you do. Ellie Goulding.
Lady in red. Chris De burg.
Baker Street
Any Ibiza classics
Everlasting love
You to me are everything
Crazy little thing called love
Ride it by Regard
Dellilah by Tom Jones
Touch me by Ru Da Silva
Joker and the Queen by Ed Sheeran (this is mine and Dean's song)
Born slippy, Underworld
Titanium by David Guetta
Angels by Robbie Williams
Any Ibizia tracks
Big Love – Big Pete Hellers
I’m right here -DJ Maj
Jubel -Klingande
Liquid Spirit -Greg Porter
The Cure and the cause -Pete Tong
Sunshine Tieks -
‘Happy’-Pharrel Williams
‘Fields of Gold’-Sting
Mr.Saxobeat- Alexandera Stan
"pick up the Pieces" Average White Band
"Just the Two of us" Bill Withers
"Lilly was Here" Candy Dolfer
Bad Guy- Billy Eilish
Don't Ed Sheeran
Careless Whisper
Shivers-Ed Sheeran
Dark Horse-Kate Tunstall
Street life
Georgia
Lovely Day
Saving all my love
Born to make you happy
Moon Dance
Arthur’s Theme
Baker St
Round Midnight
Watermelon man
Theme from taxi
Feel lick Makin love
Endless love
If you don’t know me by know
Night in Tunisia
Songbird
Falling into you
Everything I do
I believe I can fly
Never Ever
Tears in heaven
2 become 1
Torn
Words
Without you
Killing me softly
One day I will fly away
Wind beneath my wings
Wonderful tonight
Everybody
I will always love you
Moving on up
Lets groove
You sexy thing
Theme from Starsky and Hutch
Pick up the Pieces
September
Fields of Gold
Lilly was Here
Wine Light
Endless Love
Have I Told you lately
Jazz Standards
Take Five
A Night in Tunisia
Stranger on the Shore
Doxy
St Thomas
There will never be Another You
Stella by Starlight
Body and Soul
What is this thing Called Love
The Song is you
I’ll Remember April
Cherokee
Getting Sentimental over you
Flying home
Perdido
Fly Me To the moon
One note Samba
Lullaby of Bird land
Round Midnight
Days of wine and Roses
Have you met Miss Jones
September in the Rain
Autumn in New York
I Cover the Water Front
Love For Sale
Namely You
September Song
My Foolish Heart
I Can’t Get Started
A Foggy Day
It might as well be spring
My Favourite Things
Summertime
Satin Doll
Solitude
I let a Song out of my Heart
Mood Indigo
In a Sentimental Mood
Take The a Train
I Could Write a Book
Our Love is here to Stay
My Funny Valentine
Jazz Standards Cont……
Sweat Geogria Brown
Lady be Good
Bye Bye Blackbird
All of Me
Come Fly With Me
Mack The Knife
New York
Night and Day
You Make Me Feel so Young
Lady is a tramp
Classical Flute
Ave Maria
Air on a ‘G’ String
Habanera
Jupiter
Ode To Joy
Rondo in D Minor
Spring
Horn Pipe
Swan Lake.Cannon in d
Romance
Morning from Peer Gynt
The Blue Danube
Mozart No 40
Green Sleeves
Customer questions

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

I'm happy to be flexible on times if it's convenient.

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

Yes, I can provide background music in my breaks and if you'd like a DJ service for a joint evening then we can provide this for an additional £600.”

How much time do you need to set up?

I would prefer an hour to set up, and I am happy to move in between sets for you convenience.

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

Yes, You can give me a complete set list and I would be happy to play that on your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I am completely self contained with saxophones, PA, stands and everything I need to perform.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, I am happy to learn lots of new tracks for each event. I am an expert musician and can play any new music.

Simon's Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£375
Up to 1 hour£375
Up to 2 hours£375
Up to 3 hours£375

Add-ons

DJ set
+£625
Simon
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5 out of 5
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Simon's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Michael B
9 months ago
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5 out of 5

Brilliant. Simply Brilliant.

JB
Jonathan B
9 months ago
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5 out of 5

Simon was fantastic and made our wedding day a day to remember. We highly recommend him

Reply from Simon
9 months ago

Thank you! I am glad you liked it and it went well.

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Lorenzo Z
1 year ago
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4.8 out of 5

Very professional

From other customers:

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Matthew C
3 months ago, for a Wedding in Winchester St
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5 out of 5

We just wanted to say a massive thank you to you for providing such classy entertainment for our guests before, during and after our wedding ceremony, it was perfect! We got many compliments on your behalf from our guests, some of which are very musically talented themselves.

JL
Jennifer L
4 months ago, for a Wedding in Burnham
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5 out of 5

Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special. The sax sounded breathtaking, and you were professional, accommodating and most of all they entertained our guests all night. Definitely recommend this amazing saxophonist. AMAZING!!! Thanks again.

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