{"id":1276,"date":"2018-09-14T12:23:29","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T11:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.encoremusicians.com\/?p=1276"},"modified":"2023-12-28T16:12:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T16:12:03","slug":"saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/","title":{"rendered":"Saxophonist Booking Guide \u2013 2024 Prices, Advice and FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, and\u2014dare I say\u2014the infamous Kenny G, all have one thing in common. That\u2019s right: the <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/saxophonists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Hire Saxophonists\">saxophone<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-hire-musician-long-button\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse all musicians\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/saxophonists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=saxophonist-booking-guide&#038;utm_content=button-category-saxophonists\"><span class='mb-text'>Browse all Saxophonists \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever the soul of the party, a saxophonist is a staple of the jazz, funk, blues, and soul genres. Bringing its unique flavour either as a solo instrument or as part of an ensemble, the many different varieties of saxophone\u2014and their ability to traverse multiple genres\u2014make it extremely versatile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a lot to cover with the saxophone, so we\u2019ve broken it down into this simple guide to make finding <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/saxophonists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=saxophonist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-saxophonists\">saxophone players for hire<\/a> as easy as possible!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Keep reading on for what we think you should know about hiring saxophonists.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Contents:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#one\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Basics<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#one.1\">What type of saxophones are there?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one.2\">What kind of music can a saxophonist play?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one.3\">Will saxophonists play solo, with backing tracks, or with other musicians?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one.4\">Which parts of my event should the saxophonist play?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#two\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment &amp; Setup<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#two.1\">How much space does a saxophonist need?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.2\">What equipment will I need to provide?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.3\">Will I need to provide a PA system?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.4\">How much setup time does a saxophonist need?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.5\">Can a saxophonist play outside?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.6\">How long will a saxophonist play for?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.7\">Should I provide food?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.8\">Do I need to provide parking?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#three\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repertoire<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#three.1\">Can a saxophonist play my favourite song\/take requests?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#four\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booking<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#four.1\">How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.2\">What&#8217;s the typical price for a saxophonist?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.3\">Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.4\">How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1280\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1280\" style=\"width: 719px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a 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data-image-title=\"76531f451266f285758295885f5eb287\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/76531f451266f285758295885f5eb287.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/76531f451266f285758295885f5eb287.jpg?fit=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1280 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/76531f451266f285758295885f5eb287.jpg?resize=719%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Encore saxophonist, Katy Jungmann\" width=\"719\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/76531f451266f285758295885f5eb287.jpg?w=719&amp;ssl=1 719w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/76531f451266f285758295885f5eb287.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/76531f451266f285758295885f5eb287.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/76531f451266f285758295885f5eb287.jpg?resize=370%2C556&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/76531f451266f285758295885f5eb287.jpg?resize=270%2C406&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/76531f451266f285758295885f5eb287.jpg?resize=133%2C200&amp;ssl=1 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Encore saxophonist, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Katy-Jungmann?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=saxophonist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-katy-jungmann\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katy Jungmann<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b><a id=\"one\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">The Basics:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d0170dcb4f5\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#What-types-of-saxophones-are-there\" title=\"What types of saxophones are there?\">What types of saxophones are there?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#What-kind-of-music-can-a-saxophonist-play\" title=\"What kind of music can a saxophonist play?\">What kind of music can a saxophonist play?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Will-saxophonists-play-solo-with-backing-tracks-or-with-other-musicians\" title=\"Will saxophonists play solo, with backing tracks, or with other musicians?\">Will saxophonists play solo, with backing tracks, or with other musicians?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Which-parts-of-my-event-should-the-saxophonist-play\" title=\"Which parts of my event should the saxophonist play?\">Which parts of my event should the saxophonist play?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-much-space-does-a-saxophonist-need\" title=\"How much space does a saxophonist need?\">How much space does a saxophonist need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#What-equipment-will-I-need-to-provide\" title=\"What equipment will I need to provide?\">What equipment will I need to provide?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Will-I-need-to-provide-a-PA-system\" title=\"Will I need to provide a PA system?\">Will I need to provide a PA system?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-much-setup-time-does-a-saxophonist-need\" title=\"How much setup time does a saxophonist need?\">How much setup time does a saxophonist need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Can-a-saxophonist-play-outside\" title=\"Can a saxophonist play outside?\">Can a saxophonist play outside?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-long-will-a-saxophonist-play-for\" title=\"How long will a saxophonist play for?\">How long will a saxophonist play for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Should-I-provide-food\" title=\"Should I provide food?\">Should I provide food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Do-I-need-to-provide-parking\" title=\"Do I need to provide parking?\">Do I need to provide parking?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Popular-jazz-requests\" title=\"Popular jazz requests:\">Popular jazz requests:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Popular-pop-requests\" title=\"Popular pop requests:\">Popular pop requests:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Popular-soulMotown-requests\" title=\"Popular soul\/Motown requests:\">Popular soul\/Motown requests:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Can-a-saxophonist-play-my-favourite-songtake-requests\" title=\"Can a saxophonist play my favourite song\/take requests?\">Can a saxophonist play my favourite song\/take requests?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-far-in-advance-should-I-book\" title=\"How far in advance should I book?\">How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Whats-the-typical-price-for-a-saxophonist\" title=\"What\u2019s the typical price for a saxophonist?\">What\u2019s the typical price for a saxophonist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Do-I-have-to-pay-travel-feesporterage\" title=\"Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?\">Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-do-I-handle-contracts-and-payment\" title=\"How do I handle contracts and payment?\">How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#What-now\" title=\"What now?\">What now?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-types-of-saxophones-are-there\"><\/span><b><a id=\"one.1\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What types of saxophones are there?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Hire Singers\">singers<\/a>, there are four basic types of saxophone: soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone. The alto and tenor saxophone are by far the most popular of these and account for the majority of solo saxophone repertoire. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When looking for a sax player to hire, unless you specify soprano or baritone saxophone specifically, the saxophonist will usually play either an alto or tenor saxophone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-kind-of-music-can-a-saxophonist-play\"><\/span><b><a id=\"one.2\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What kind of music can a saxophonist play?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beauty of the saxophone is its versatility; saxophonists are capable of playing almost anything, ranging from classical, to pop, to house, to jazz. While many saxophonists will specialise in one or more of these genres, it\u2019s not uncommon for professional saxophonists to be more than able to cover a range of genres.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most popular genres for saxophone are j<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">azz, f<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unk, p<\/span>op,\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R&amp;B, b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lues, r<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eggae, s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ka, and s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oul\/Motown.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saxophonists will also have an extensive song list for you to peruse should you be so inclined. You&#8217;ll find a variety of music to choose from in our <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/saxophonists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=saxophonist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-saxophonists\">extensive list of talented saxophonists<\/a> &#8211; take a look to see which is your favourite!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bOU99V5hnvA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Ann-Marie-Atkins?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=saxophonist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-ann-marie-atkins\">Anne-Marie Atkins,<\/a><\/i>\u00a0performing Jazz and Funk live on stage<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will-saxophonists-play-solo-with-backing-tracks-or-with-other-musicians\"><\/span><a id=\"one.3\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Will saxophonists play solo, with backing tracks, or with other musicians?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any of the above! It simply depends on what you are after for your event. Perhaps you\u2019re after a light touch of unaccompanied jazz, or even classical music, then a solo saxophonist would be perfect. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you would like something a bit more upbeat; saxophonists can usually provide high-quality backing tracks to play over (from just about any genre), keeping the atmosphere lively and energetic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The combination of <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/djs\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"Hire DJs\">DJ<\/a> and sax or even DJ, sax and percussion is fast-becoming a must-have for when you really want to create a party atmosphere. If you&#8217;d like your saxophonist to be included in your DJ set, this is highly recommended to create an unforgettable atmosphere for any party or event.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you really want to blow your guests away, a dedicated saxophone ensemble might just do the trick. These ensembles take the saxophone to a new level, often playing reimagined versions of pop\/rock songs, and are usually completely mobile!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Hire Wedding Bands\">wedding bands<\/a> also have the option of adding a sax player to the mix, providing you with lively music perfect for any wedding party. You can search through <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=saxophonist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-wedding-bands\">our list of wonderful wedding bands<\/a> to see if this might be the right choice for you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1279\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1279\" style=\"width: 1747px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/More-Is-More?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=saxophonist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-more-is-more\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1279\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/428ea74018200d2f561165a45a444d2a\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/428ea74018200d2f561165a45a444d2a.jpg?fit=1747%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1747,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"428ea74018200d2f561165a45a444d2a\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/428ea74018200d2f561165a45a444d2a.jpg?fit=300%2C185&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/428ea74018200d2f561165a45a444d2a.jpg?fit=770%2C476&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1279 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/428ea74018200d2f561165a45a444d2a.jpg?resize=770%2C476&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Saxophone party band\" width=\"770\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/428ea74018200d2f561165a45a444d2a.jpg?w=1747&amp;ssl=1 1747w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/428ea74018200d2f561165a45a444d2a.jpg?resize=300%2C185&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/428ea74018200d2f561165a45a444d2a.jpg?resize=768%2C475&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/428ea74018200d2f561165a45a444d2a.jpg?resize=1024%2C633&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/428ea74018200d2f561165a45a444d2a.jpg?resize=370%2C229&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/428ea74018200d2f561165a45a444d2a.jpg?resize=270%2C167&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/428ea74018200d2f561165a45a444d2a.jpg?resize=740%2C457&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/428ea74018200d2f561165a45a444d2a.jpg?resize=324%2C200&amp;ssl=1 324w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/428ea74018200d2f561165a45a444d2a.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/More-Is-More?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=saxophonist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-more-is-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Is More<\/a> are a saxophone-based <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/party-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"14\" title=\"Hire Party Bands\">party band<\/a> available to hire on Encore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which-parts-of-my-event-should-the-saxophonist-play\"><\/span><b><a id=\"one.4\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Which parts of my event should the saxophonist play?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are thinking of <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/saxophonists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=saxophonist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-saxophonists\">hiring a wedding saxophonist<\/a>, you would most likely see them perform as DJ and saxophonist wedding music in the evening. However, with the versatility of the saxophone, a wedding saxophone player could also serenade your guests during the drinks reception with backing tracks or as a solo instrument.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, the best time for saxophonists to perform is in the afternoon, or evening, when your guests are beginning to relax, or just about ready to dance! Saxophonists are excellent at providing smooth background music for a cocktail reception or, alternatively, bringing their magic to the dance floor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b><a id=\"two\"><\/a>Equipment &amp; Setup:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-space-does-a-saxophonist-need\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.1\"><\/a>How much space does a saxophonist need?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For one saxophonist, about 2&#215;2 metres will do just fine\u2014saxophonists usually stand when they play, so they can fit in tight spaces (within reason!). For a group of 4 saxophonists, about 4&#215;4 metres will cover it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-equipment-will-I-need-to-provide\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.2\"><\/a>What equipment will I need to provide?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A seat for breaks in-between their sets, as well as a good source of light.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will-I-need-to-provide-a-PA-system\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.3\"><\/a>Will I need to provide a PA system?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your venue has one, the saxophonist might ask to use it, but most professional saxophonists will come well-equipped with a microphone and PA sound system (or amp). Make sure you check with them first though!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-setup-time-does-a-saxophonist-need\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.4\"><\/a>How much setup time does a saxophonist need?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approx. 10\u201315 minutes without a PA system; 20\u201330 minutes with a PA system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-a-saxophonist-play-outside\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.5\"><\/a>Can a saxophonist play outside?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need to agree upon this with the saxophonist beforehand, but so long as you can provide adequate shelter, it should be fine!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1278\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1278\" style=\"width: 5184px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Ann-Marie-Atkins?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=saxophonist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-ann-marie-atkins\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1278\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/56fd996fa87d865568e62623\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/56fd996fa87d865568e62623.jpg?fit=5184%2C3456&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5184,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"56fd996fa87d865568e62623\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/56fd996fa87d865568e62623.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/56fd996fa87d865568e62623.jpg?fit=770%2C514&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1278 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/56fd996fa87d865568e62623.jpg?resize=770%2C513&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Encore saxophonist, Anne-Marie Atkins\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/56fd996fa87d865568e62623.jpg?w=5184&amp;ssl=1 5184w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/56fd996fa87d865568e62623.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/56fd996fa87d865568e62623.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/56fd996fa87d865568e62623.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/56fd996fa87d865568e62623.jpg?resize=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/56fd996fa87d865568e62623.jpg?resize=270%2C180&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/56fd996fa87d865568e62623.jpg?resize=740%2C493&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/56fd996fa87d865568e62623.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/56fd996fa87d865568e62623.jpg?w=2310&amp;ssl=1 2310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1278\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Ann-Marie-Atkins?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=saxophonist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-ann-marie-atkins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ann-Marie Atkins<\/a> is a multi-instrumentalist &amp; saxophonist on Encore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-long-will-a-saxophonist-play-for\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.6\"><\/a>How long will a saxophonist play for?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, a saxophonist will play two to three 45-minute sets. Of course, they can be flexible depending on the schedule of your event, but keep in mind they will need short 10\u201315 minute breaks after their sets to catch their breath! Make sure to ask <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/saxophonists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=saxophonist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-saxophonists\">one of our fabulous saxophonists<\/a> how they setup up their set times, it may be that they can personalise it especially for your requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should-I-provide-food\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.7\"><\/a>Should I provide food?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Musicians will appreciate water and light refreshments upon arrival (especially if they\u2019ve travelled a long way to perform for you!). Meals are always welcome, though generally not necessary unless your event is at dinnertime.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-need-to-provide-parking\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.8\"><\/a>Do I need to provide parking?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the musician is planning to drive, please make provision for parking if possible. Having to drive around looking for a parking space in a town you don\u2019t know can be stressful, expensive, and may delay the performance. It\u2019s worth checking, though, as some may take the train (and might appreciate a pickup from the station!).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a id=\"three\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Repertoire:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular-jazz-requests\"><\/span><b>Popular jazz requests:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Girl from Ipanema <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Ant\u00f4nio Carlos Jobim<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a Sentimental Mood \u2013 <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duke Ellington<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misty <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Erroll Garner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It Had to Be You <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Frank Sinatra<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular-pop-requests\"><\/span><b>Popular pop requests:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of Me <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 John Legend<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy \u2013 <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharrell Williams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love Me Like You Do <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Ellie Goulding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get Lucky <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Daft Punk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular-soulMotown-requests\"><\/span><b>Popular soul\/Motown requests:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s Stay Together <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Al Green<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Cherie Amour \u2013 <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevie Wonder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Girl <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 The Temptations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s Going On <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Marvin Gaye<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-a-saxophonist-play-my-favourite-songtake-requests\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"three.1\"><\/a>Can a saxophonist play my favourite song\/take requests?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely! Make sure you check their song list first, as your request might just be there. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Otherwise, let your saxophonist know early; if they\u2019re not already familiar with your song, they will need adequate time to prepare. While most saxophonists will learn an extra song for free, please be aware that some may charge for this extra service (especially if you\u2019d like them to learn multiple new songs!)<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1281\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1281\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1281\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/saxophonist-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/screen-shot-2018-09-13-at-12-35-24-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-13-at-12.35.24-pm.png?fit=1440%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,768\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screen Shot 2018-09-13 at 12.35.24 pm\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-13-at-12.35.24-pm.png?fit=300%2C160&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-13-at-12.35.24-pm.png?fit=770%2C411&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1281 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-13-at-12.35.24-pm.png?resize=770%2C411&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Saxophone and piano duo on Encore\" width=\"770\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-13-at-12.35.24-pm.png?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-13-at-12.35.24-pm.png?resize=300%2C160&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-13-at-12.35.24-pm.png?resize=768%2C410&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-13-at-12.35.24-pm.png?resize=1024%2C546&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-13-at-12.35.24-pm.png?resize=370%2C197&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-13-at-12.35.24-pm.png?resize=270%2C144&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-13-at-12.35.24-pm.png?resize=740%2C395&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-13-at-12.35.24-pm.png?resize=360%2C192&amp;ssl=1 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Saxophonist, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Ben-Harker--Harry-Brunt?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=saxophonist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-ben-harker-harry-brunt\">Harry Brunt<\/a>, playing with <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/pianists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"12\" title=\"Hire Pianists\">pianist<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/ben-harker?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=saxophonist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-ben-harker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben Harker<\/a>\u2014available as a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Ben-Harker--Harry-Brunt?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=saxophonist-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-ben-harker-harry-brunt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">duo<\/a> on Encore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b><a id=\"four\"><\/a>Booking:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-far-in-advance-should-I-book\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"four.1\"><\/a>How far in advance should I book?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We advise booking as soon as possible, especially if you have special musical requests, but we handle last-minute bookings all the time at Encore and can easily find a saxophonist at short notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats-the-typical-price-for-a-saxophonist\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"four.2\"><\/a>What\u2019s the typical price for a saxophonist?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every saxophonist will set their own rates, but expect the following fees plus travel expenses if applicable:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet\" data-stringify-type=\"unordered-list\" data-indent=\"0\">\n<li>1 hour: \u00a3200-\u00a3450<\/li>\n<li>2 hours: \u00a3200-\u00a3500<\/li>\n<li>3 hours: \u00a3200-\u00a3600<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sax and DJ combination could cost more so it&#8217;s worth contacting your musician and asking for a range of costs for both solo or combo prices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/dj-lives\">Check out our list of 19 of the most professional DJs<\/a> that work with live musicians for more inspiration and prices.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-have-to-pay-travel-feesporterage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"four.3\"><\/a>Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you want to &#8220;hire a saxophonist near me,&#8221; the chances are you will still have to factor in travel costs for the musician. Most professional musicians have a set radius from their home (generally 15-20 miles) and charge extra for any travel outside that area.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-do-I-handle-contracts-and-payment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"four.4\"><\/a>How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simplest way to handle contracts and payment is to book through Encore. Our bookings process is straightforward, and once you have confirmed a booking with your chosen saxophonist, contracts and payments are handled painlessly and effortlessly by our secure \u2018Encore Pay\u2019 payment system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-hire-musician-long-button\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse all musicians\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/saxophonists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=saxophonist-booking-guide&#038;utm_content=button-category-saxophonists\"><span class='mb-text'>Browse all Saxophonists \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-now\"><\/span><b>What now?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel free to email us at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:bookings@encoremusicians.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bookings@encoremusicians.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or continue browsing our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/saxophonists\">saxophonists to hire in the UK<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to help you find the perfect saxophonist for your event!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, and\u2014dare I say\u2014the infamous Kenny G, all have one thing in common. 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