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Smooth Sax

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About Smooth

High quality music perfect for any event - jazz, bossa nova, swing and pop classics played by an experienced sax player.
Saxophonist
Bristol
Public liability insurance of £1 million

'Smooth Sax' is an experienced performer who has toured and recorded a variety of well known artists including 'Scissor Sisters', 'Super Furry Animals', 'Gomez', 'Tony Christie', 'Martha Reeves', 'Joe Longthorne' and 'Peter Grant'. He also works regularly as a sax player on national theatre tours and can currently be seen in the hit Motown show 'How Sweet It Is'. He has played on TV and at major festivals all over the world and performed at top UK jazz venues including 'Ronnie Scott's', '606', 'Pizza Express Soho' and 'Jazz Cafe'. He also works as a solo performer with backing tracks, providing high quality music for weddings, parties, drinks receptions and dinner events.

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Smooth's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Martin S
1 month ago
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5 out of 5

Mat was the perfect addition to our pre-wedding celebration in the drawing room of Elmore Court. Despite things being organised quite last minute my end, Mat was extremely accommodating! Mat even so kindly dressed in black tie to match our dress code. Perfect mood, perfect set, so so pleased Mat was a part of our wedding experience. Thank you so much!

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Ann-Marie C
2 months ago
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5 out of 5

Mat was amazing from the first message received. Nothing was too much trouble, and he was happy to be flexible around our timings that needed to change every so slightly All of our guests commented on how sensational he sounded and he definitely added the atmosphere we wanted to our wedding drinks reception and the wedding breakfast All I can say, is if you’re thinking of booking Mat, do it. He is amazing and you will not regret it. Thank you for helping to make our day perfect.

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Stephen K
5 months ago
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4.8 out of 5

Just the sax music I wanted for the afternoon slot at my Stevefest garden festival for my 70th. Following a Punch n Judy Show in the sunshine Smooth just set the tone for the next couple of hours...Thanks..

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Paul B
6 months ago
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5 out of 5

This live music was perfect for the garden party.

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Mel
1 year ago

Smooth Sax played for my wife's 60th birthday. He performed a fantastic selection of jazz and pop which was perfect for our event. Highly recommended. *****

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Bev
1 year ago

Booked Smooth Sax for our garden party. Very professional. Great backround music. 10/10.

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Smooth's Song list

Pop:
Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty
Easy - Lionel Richie
Hello Lional Richie
Careless Whisper – George Michael
Sing it Back- Moloko
Lady (Hear Me Tonight) - Modjo
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
My Cherie Amour – Stevie Wonder
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
Get Lucky - Daft Punk/Farrell Williams
Happy - Farrell Williams
Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel
Walk on By – Dionne Warwick
Saving All My Love For You – Whitney Houston
Sunny - Bobby Hebb
Spooky – Dusty Springfield
Ain't Nobody -Chaka Khan
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
What's Going On - Marvin Gaye
Got To Get You Into My Life - Earth Wind and Fire
September - Earth Wind and Fire
Boogie Wonderland - Earth Wind and Fire
Smooth Operator - Sade
Your Love Is King - Sade
Feel Like Makin' Love - George Benson
The Greatest Love Of All - George Benson
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
Billy Jean - Michael Jackson
Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson/Justin Timberlake
Against All Odds - Phil Collins
Easy Lover - Phil Collins/Philip Bailey
Superstion - Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Lately - Stevie Wonder
Smooth Jazz:
This Masquerade – George Benson
Breezin' - George Benson
Just The Two Of Us – Bill Withers/Grover Washington
Mr Magic – Grover Washington
Winelight - Grover Washington
Morning Dance – Spyro Gyra
Street Life – The Crusaders
Rio De Janero Blue - The Crusaders
Pick Up The Pieces - AWB
We're In This Love Together - Al Jarreau
Mornin' - Al Jarreau
Songbird - Kenny G
Sinatra Classics:
Fly Me To The Moon
For Once In My Life
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Nice ‘n’ Easy
Lady Is A Tramp
My Way
The Summer Wind
Jazz Standards:
Ain’t Misbehavin’
A Foggy Day
All The Things You Are
Almost Like Being In Love
Autumn Leaves
Blue Moon
But Not For Me
Bye Bye Blackbird
Caravan
Days Of Wine And Roses
Fly Me To The Moon
Have You Met Miss Jones
How High The Moon
I Love You
In A Mellow Tone
Invitation
Just Friends
Lullaby Of Broadway
Night And Day
On Green Dolphin Street
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Our Love Is Here To Stay
Out Of Nowhere
Satin Doll
S'wonderful
Stella By Starlight
Take The A Train
The Shadow Of Your Smile
There Will Never Be Another You
When I Fall On Love
Bossa Nova:
Black Orpheus
Blue Bossa
Corcovado
Girl From Ipanema
How Insensitive
Meditation
Wave
Ballad:
Georgia
In A Sentimental Mood
Misty
Round Midnight
Christmas Songs:
White Christmas
The Christmas Song
Last Christmas
Winter Wonderland
All I Want For Christmas Is You
So This Is Christmas
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
Driving Home For Christmas
Silent Night
Have Yourself A merry Lityle Christmas
Santa Clause Is Coming To Town

Smooth'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)£200
Up to 1 hour£250
Up to 2 hours£400
Up to 3 hours£500
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£375
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£425
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£625

Add-ons

Smooth Sax Duo
+£575
Customer questions

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

I try my best to be flexible - 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. I can offer this service at no extra cost.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually set up about 30 mins before the performance time.

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

I'm happy to arrange beforehand requested songs from the playlist.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring my own instrument, speakers and ipad.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in my song list I may still know it. If there is a particular song you'd like me to learn this may also be possible so just let me know.
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz fusion, Jazz, Latin jazz, Swing, Pop, Funk, Soul, Vintage, Latin, Bossa nova
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Cruise, Concert, Charity event, Funeral / Memorial service, Bar / Club / Venue event
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