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About m-SAX

Encore's MOST BOOKED ARTIST 2023 & FASTEST SELLING ARTIST OF ALL TIME! International Ibiza/pop/Jazz artist (Groove Armada, Judge Jules etc)

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Saxophonist

South Yorkshire

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With a repertoire packed with dance and house anthems, Jazz and swing standards and classic sax ballads, m-SAX will have your guests lounging with a cocktail during the day and raving on the dance floor at night. This guy is a seriously experienced musician. He was a pioneer of saxophone over house music, and he was the first ever saxophonist at Café Mambo in Ibiza. Since then m-SAX has performed with huge names, including Groove Armada, Alex P & Brandon Block, The Temptations, Candi Staton, Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Percy Sledge, Ben E King and Smokey Robinson. His pedigree has earned him the spot of saxophonist in “Judge Jules LIVE!” – a ground-breaking new project from the legendary DJ that puts a fresh spin on some of the biggest dance anthems in the last 30 years. Mark began has musical journey at age 11 and quickly rose through the ranks. He earned a scholarship to study his craft in the USA for 5 years at the prestigious Berklee College of Music - regarded as THE BEST music school on the planet! In that time he was also sponsored financially by Phil Collins after Mark sent him some demos. In addition to being the first ever saxophonist at Cafe Mambo in Ibiza, m-SAX has also performed at an incredible list of venues, including the Montreux Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scotts, The Jazz Cafe, the United Nations in NYC, the Royal Albert Hall, Windsor Castle and even at Buckingham Palace for the Queen - TWICE!! He has also recorded at Abbey Road Studios. All this experience ensures a slick and polished performance that will leave your guests wanting more. With a range of add-on options available, including a pro DJ package, a jazz/Live-Lounge daytime set and options to extend his performance time, m-SAX is the ultimate accompaniment to your entire event. An impressive BOSE L1 Pro8 PA system is included and lighting systems are available if required.

m-SAX

5 out of 5

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m-SAX's Reviews

5 out of 5

We had the best time having Mark at our Wedding! It left everyone dancing on the dancefloor having a great time. He was great, and would absolutely recommend him! Thanks again Mark x

Reply from m-SAX

25 days ago

Thank you very much Hannah :-)

5 out of 5

Stunning set, highly recommend!

5 out of 5

Mark was great at our wedding this weekend. Our guests were on the dancefloor the whole evening, I’d definitely recommend. Thank you so much!

Reply from m-SAX

1 month ago

Aww thanks Ellie. It was a very full dance floor indeed!!! :-)

5 out of 5

Brilliant, everything we could ask for and more…Thank you

Reply from m-SAX

2 months ago

Thanks Darren! Lovely to perform for you both - it was a really great day :-)

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5 out of 5

Mark played the sax at my husband's birthday party at home. He was brilliant & kept us entertained all evening with a great mix of music from chilled to party bangers. I would highly recommend Mark for any event & can’t wait to hear him play again!

5 out of 5

Mark was amazing! He was such a gent and very genuine! He gave great and helpful advice before the wedding and was our hero on the night too! Saving our first dance after having some technical issues at our venue. His music choices and saxophone skills were perfect for our wedding and our family and friends loved it! Highly, highly recommend Mark for any event!

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m-SAX's Song list

HOUSE/DANCE

Jubel - Klingande

This Girl - Kungs v Cookin’ On 3 Burners

17 - MK

Alright - Red Carpet

First Time - M-22 ft. Medina

All Cried Out - Blonde ft. Alex Newell

How Deep Is Your Love - Calvin Harris & Disciples

Love Invaders - Fatima Yamaha

Changes - Faul & Wad Ad

Just About - Ten Ven

Feel My Needs - Weiss (Purple Disco Machine Mix)

Places - Martin Solveig

On My Mind - Disciples

Deeper Love - Mike Mago

Pjanoo - Eric Prydz

So Many Times - Gadjo

I Wanna Feel - Secondcity

Fly Away - Tones & I

Higher Love - Kygo/Whitney Houston

Cold Heart - Dua Lipa/Elton John

Black Magic - Jonasu

Sweet Lovin’ - Sigala

Giant - Rag'n’bone Man/Calvin Harris

Grapevine - Tiesto

My Head Is A Jungle - Wankelmut/MK

Sonnentanz - Klangkarusell

Looking For Me - Paul Woolford

Love On My Mind - Freemasons

My My My - Armand Van Helden

Mr Saxobeat - Alexandra Stan

Sunshine - TIEKS

Million Voices - Otto Knows

Fade - Grant Nelson ft. Kimblee

Sun Don't Shine - Klankarussell

Head & Heart - Joel Corry ft. MNEK

Destination Calabria - Alex Gaudino

In My Arms - Purple Disco Machine

Treasure - Bruno Mars (Cash Cash Radio Mix)

Ain't Nobody - Felix Jaehn

About Damn Time - Lizzo (Purple Disco Machine Mix)

Soul Sacrifice - Dombresky

Don't Start Now - Dua Lipa (Purple Disco Machine Mix)

Pasilda - Afro Medusa

I Got You - Duke Damont/Jax Jones

Wild - John Legend (MEDUZA Remix)

Itza Trumpet Thing - Montano

Can't Get Enough - Soulsearcher

Dreamer - Livin' Joy

Billie - Fred Again

90s

Where Love Lives - Alison Limerick /Frankie Knuckles

Get Down Saturday Night - Oliver Cheatham

Infinity - Guru Josh

U Sure Do - Strike

Space Cowboy - Jamiroquai (Dave Morales Mix)

Freed From Desire - Gala

Show Me Love - Robin S

Sing It Back - Moloko

Make A Move On Me - Joey Negro

Boogie 2Nite - Booty Luv

Make Luv - Room 5/Oliver Cheatham

At Night - Shakedown

Your Loving Arms - Billy Rae Martin

Praise You - Fatboy Slim

The Bomb! - Bucketheads

Anthem - N Joi

Lola's Theme - Shapeshifters

Better Off Alone - Alice Deejay

My My My - Armand Van Helden

Finally - Kings Of Tomorrow

Free - Ultra Nate

Always There - Incognito (Dave Morales Mix)

Dreamer - Livin' Joy

80s

Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan

Love Town - Booker Newbury

Somebody Else's Guy - Jocelyn Brown

Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics

Tainted Love - Soft Cell

Word Up - Cameo

70s

Forget Me Knots - Patrice Rushen

Going Back To My Roots - Odyssey

Good Times - CHIC

Le Freak - CHIC

Lost In Music - Sister Sledge

Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band

IBIZA CHILL-OUT

Late Night Feelings - Mark Ronson ft. Lykke Li

Majoure - Parra for Cuva

Lauren - Men I Trust

Give Me The Night - Randy Crawford

Elara - Parra For Cuva

Fever - Luca/Nina Carr

I Like Me Better - LO

Wicked Games - Parra For Cuva

At The River - Groove Armada

Sweet Harmony - The Beloved

Spooky - Dusty Springfield

Show Me Love - Sam Feldt/Kimberly Anne

Ain't Nobody - Felix Jaehn

Fast Car - Jonas Blue/Dakota

Are You With Me - Lost Frequencies

POP

Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan

Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran

I Shot The Sheriff - Bob Marley

Get Lucky - Daft Punk ft. Pharrell

Rather Be - Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne

Giant - Rag 'n’bone Man/Calvin Harris

About Damn Time - Lizzo

Lost In Music - Sister Sledge (Dmitri From Paris mix)

Don't Start Now - Dua Lipa

Blinding Lights - The Weeknd

Adventure Of A Lifetime - Coldplay

One Kiss - Dua Lipa

The Weekend - SZA/Calvin Harris

JAZZ & SWING

A Foggy Day

All Of Me

Autumn Leaves

Beautiful Love

Bye Bye Blackbird

Days Of Wine & Roses

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore

Fly Me To The Moon

Have You Met Miss Jones

I Could Write A Book

Love Is Here To Stay

Stella By Starlight

Take 5

Take The A Train

There Will Never Be Another You

Witchcraft

BOSSA NOVAS

Black Orpheus

Blue Bossa

Desafinado

Girl From Ipanema

How High The Moon

How Insensitive

Nature Boy

The Shadow of Your Smile

BALLADS

Blue Moon

Misty

My Funny Valentine

Polkadots and Moonbeams

Smile

Summertime

The Nearness of You

FUNK

Cantaloupe Island

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy

Pick Up The Pieces

Song For My Father

So What

Work Song

m-SAX'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)	£375
Up to 1 hour	£425
Up to 2 hours	£475
Up to 3 hours	£595

Evening Reception Bronze

1 x 60 min set alongside your DJ (I can provide my own PA if you're not having a DJ)

£395

Wedding Breakfast

3 x 30 min sets during your over a 2-hour period during your meal. I will also provide music when not performing to keep the atmosphere going.

£435

Wedding Ceremony

This includes: 1- 30 min performance as guests arrive 2 - music during the signing of the register 3 - music as guests leave

£435

Drinks Reception

3 x 30 min sets during your drinks reception over a 2-hour period. I will also provide music when not performing to keep the atmosphere going.

£435

Evening Reception Silver

3 x 30 min set over a 2-hour period alongside your DJ (I can provide my own PA if you're not having a DJ)

£475

Evening Reception Gold

4 x 30 min set over a 3-hour period alongside your DJ (I can provide my own PA if you're not having a DJ)

£585

Wedding Ceremony & Drinks

This includes: 1 - 30 min performance as guests arrive 2 - music during the signing of the register 3 - music as guests leave 4 - 3 x 30 min performances at the drinks reception

£635

Wedding Ceremony, Drinks & Meal

This includes: 1 - 30 min performance as guests arrive 2 - music during the signing of the register 3 - music as guests leave 4 - 3 x 30 min performances at the drinks reception 5 - 2 x 30 min performance during meal *** I will also provide background music through my PA when not performing ***

£825

Drinks & Evening

3 x 30 mins during drinks reception 3 x 30 mins during evening reception

£925

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Judging from the amazing feedback I get I think it's that I raise the vibe at all my events, leaving guests impressed and surprised. I absolutely love playing the sax and adding something special to a track that doesn't yet exist and I think it shows. Clients also comment on how confident they are when booking me - I communicate very well which relaxes them.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Abbey Road Cafe Mambo, Ibiza The Royal Albert Hall Buckingham Palace (for the Queen- twice!) Windsor Castle (also for the Queen) United Nations (NYC) The Jazz Cafe Ronnie Scott's Montreux Jazz Festival Glastonbury International tours of USA, Russia, Europe. Previous clients: Elle Macpherson Porsche Yorkshire Air Ambulance Leicester City FC GlaxoSmithKline

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Lovely Laura Sandy Sax Jimmy Sax Graziato Jamiroquai Groove Armada Faithless Simply Red Chemical Brothers

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

It's either performing alongside Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) or for the Queen on 2 occasions. I have also performed for Groove Armada, Shed 7, Judge Jules, Alex P, Brandon Block, The Temptations, Candi Staton, The Stylistics, Percy Sledge, Ben E King, Smokey Robinson, Peabo Bryson and Freda Payne. There's more than that but I have the memory of a goldfish....

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

NOT A PROBLEM! Just let me know asap and I will always be as flexible as I can. Most events rarely run perfectly on time in my experience so this is all just part of the job.

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and I actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via my PA after the final set, then I can also provide this. Please ask for a quote as the additional costs depend on the finish time.

How much time do you need to set up?

Usually only 20 minutes is adequate but please allow for up to 45 minutes in some cases.

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

Yes of course. Some styles/songs are not suitable to have additional saxophone over the top but I'll always try my best.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring my own sax and radio mic to all bookings. If you don't have a DJ then I can also provide my own BOSE pa system which sounds (and looks) mint!

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes of course.

Musicianship

Genres:

Ibiza club, Electronic, House, Deep house, Jazz, Blues, Modern jazz, Pop, Funk, Disco, Christmas, EDM, Ambient, Electronica, Triphop, 1990s era music, 1950s era music, 1920s era music, 1940s era music, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Light music, Covers, Soul, Ambient pop, Funk rock, Top 40, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, Bossa nova, Latin, Salsa, Ska, Reggae, R&B, Vintage, Acoustic, Hip Hop, Film / TV music, Garage

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Instruments:

Saxophone, Alto saxophone, Tenor saxophone, Baritone saxophone, Soprano saxophone

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Fluent sight-reader

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