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Sophie Burke Saxophonist

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About Sophie

Sophie is a Saxophonist, Vocalist, Piano Vocalist and Musical Director based in London.

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Caterham

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Sophie trained as a musical theatre performer at The Urdang Academy in Covent Garden. She soon went on to work as a top actor-musician in West End shows as well as no 1 UK Tours and around the world. Sophie has performed in shows such as 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', 'The Rocky Horror Show', 'Our House the Musical', 'Dreamboats and Petticoats', 'Threepenny Opera', 'Sweet Charity', and 'Jerry's Girls.' As a Piano/Vocalist, Sophie regularly plays at top London hotels and piano bars. Sophie also MD's and fronts her own band 'The Daisy Chains' - an all girl 6 piece rock 'n' roll band. As a Saxophonist, Sophie plays with various function bands as well as her solo vocal/sax gigs. She also plays with top DJ's with her Sax and DJ sets. Sophie's pit work includes; 'Carousel' - Arcola Theatre (Flute, Clarinet and Piccolo), 'Jerry's Girls' - Jermyn Street Theatre (Flute, Alto Sax, Clarinet, Piano and Ukulele) and 'Jekyll and Hyde' - Union Theatre (Alto Sax, Soprano Sax, Flute and Piccolo). Sophie also played flute with 'The Wilderness Orchestra' - a 38 piece film orchestra for The Wilderness Festival.

Sophie

4.9 out of 5

12 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

4.9

Punctuality

4.8

Sophie's Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Sophie was brilliant, she was so fun professional talented and I would recommend to everyone! Everyone had so much much and couldn’t believe how amazing she was! Played all my song requests and it made the whole night!

5 out of 5

I cannot believe how amazing Sophie was.. brilliant just brilliant.. Sophie made my 60th party rock.. I would 1 million % reccomend Sophie and would so use her again... FABULOUS !!!! XXXX♥️💋♥️🎷

5 out of 5

Sophie was amazing for our wedding music after the ceremony. She didn't overpower the chat with her saxaphone - she got it perfect! Everyone commented on how perfect it was, thank you so much!

5 out of 5

Amazing , I booked Sophie for my husband surprise 40th and she was amazing , all my guests are still talking bout how great she was , Thankyou so much Sophie xx

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Byrne is one of those sickeningly gifted quadruple-threat talents who makes mere mortals feel even more useless than they are, but tap-dancing while playing the saxophone may even have been a new one for her.'

On Saxophone, Clarinet and Flute, the sensual and quite superb Sophie Byrne brings graceful support to Herman’s harmonies and melodies.

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6 April 2016

I performed with Sophie in a Sax Quartet. Incredible Performer, really easy to work with and incredible player.

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Sophie's Song list

Jazz Standards:

All of Me

Orange Coloured Sky

I Left my Heart in San Francisco

Sway

Girl Form Ipanema

Sweet Georgia Brown

Moon River

I Got Rhythm

Autumn Leaves

Don't Get Around Much Any More

Fever

Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps

L-O-V-E

Moondance

The Lady is a Tramp

Have I told you lately that I love you

When the saints go marching in

Mack the Knife

Sweet Home Chicago

Take 5

Smooth Operator

Summertime

La Vie en Rose

Someone to Watch Over Me

As Time Goes By

I've got you under my Skin

Unforgettable

Don't Get Around much Anymore

All About the Bass

Misty

Ibiza/House Classics:

Jubel Klingade

This Girl

Man with the red face

Intoxicated

Cheerleader

Renegade Master

You Got the Love

Shiny Goose

One Kiss

So Real

Sweet Lovin

Changes

Hand & Heart

Destiny

Rather Be

Destination Calabria

Lullaby

Drop in the Ocean

Feel it (Club Edit)

Promises

With You (VIP)

Groovejet

Sing it Back

Such a Good Feeling

Free

Get Up (Everybody)

Move your Body

Red Alert

Call on Me

Lady (Hear me Tonight)

Space Cowboy

Garage Classics:

Flowers

Gotta Get Thru This

Rewind

Sweet like Chocolate

Rendezvous

Dy-Na-Mi-Tee

Milkshake

A little bit of luck

Fill me in

Movin too Fast

Romeo

Closer than Close

King of my Castle

Sincere

Hideaway

Crazy Love

Pop:

Ride on Time

Freed from Desire

Where Love Lives

Giant

Valerie

A Little respect

Don't Start Now

Rolling in the Deep

APT

Get Lucky

Drops of Jupiter

Locked out of Heaven

Rather Be

Baker Street

Forget You

Careless Whisper

Moondance

Whitney Houston

Crazy in Love

Uptown Funk

Play that Funky Music

Sweet Caroline

Happy

Virtual Insanity

Set Fire to the Rain

Love on Top

Watermelon Sugar

As It Was

Soul:

Superstition

Sir Duke

Respect

I Got You

Never too Much

River Deep Mountain High

All of Me

Ain't no sunshine

I say a little prayer

My Girl

Stand By Me

Lean on Me

Sittin by the Dock of the Bay

I Heard it Through the Grapevine

In the Midnight Hour

When I Man Loves a Woman

Soul Man

Unchained Melody

Let's Stay Together

Rock 'n' Roll:

Rock Around the Clock

Bye Bye Love

In the still the Night

Tequila

Great Balls of Fire

Will you still love me tomorrow

Jump Jive n Wail

Grease the Musical

Hairspray the Musical

Do you Love me

Be my Baby

Hoots Mon

Blue Moon

Hound Dog

Jailhouse Rock

Pencil Full of Lead

Tutti Fruiti

Twisting the Night away

Stupid Cupid

You Never Can Tell

Sophie's 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)	£125
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£375
Up to 3 hours	£475

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£160

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£250

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.

£450

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients love how I engage with the audience and my song choices.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

West End Shows (Savoy Hotel, Playhouse Theatre) Royal Albert Hall After Party City Hall 4 Seasons Hotel Eastenders Cast Party Claridges St Pancras Hotel Twinwood Festival

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

My Grandad Ken Mackintosh who was a famous Alto Saxophonist and Big Band Leader in the 50's/60's.

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

Either for Sadiq Khan at the O2 or for the female cast of Eastenders on the River Thames.

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

I always try 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?

As soon as I am set up I can play music through my speaker and I am happy to play music between my sets.

How much time do you need to set up?

I need around 1/2 an hour for a Saxophone performance to set up my PA and equipment. For Piano Vocal a little longer at around 45mins.

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

The set list on here is only a small idea of what I can play. I have endless tracks I can play to and I'd be happy to talk through what you'd like for your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes I provide all my own equipment. My PA is a high quality fully PAT tested digital system and I have a wireless saxophone microphone if needed. I can also play a cappella (without accompaniment).

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Absolutely!

Musicianship

Genres:

Vintage, Covers, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Military, Traditional church music, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Fanfare, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Electronic, Ambient, Breakbeat, Deep house, Drum 'n' Bass, Dubstep, EDM, Electro-Swing, Electronica, Garage, House, IDM, Industrial, Jungle, Techno, Triphop, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Rockabilly, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Barbershop, Gospel, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Hip Hop, Karaoke, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Glam rock, Hard rock, Hardcore, Heavy metal, Indie, Pop rock, Post rock, Power rock, Progressive rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Synth rock, Ska

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Instruments:

Saxophone, Singing pianist, Tenor saxophone, Piano, Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Ukulele, Singer, Alto saxophone, Baritone saxophone, Musical director

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Arranger, Actor, Dancer, Musical comedy, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Singing teaching, Orchestrator, Accompanist, Transcription, Fluent improviser

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