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Best choice for your event! Nice Saxophone Player who will take you and your guests to a nicest musical mood!
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Dubai
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Paulo Franco is an accomplished saxophonist renowned for his captivating performances and versatility across various musical genres. With a rich and dynamic playing style, he has been captivating audiences around the world for over a decade. Paulo's passion for music and his innate ability to connect with listeners through his soulful melodies have made him a sought-after artist for events and shows of all scales. Whether performing smooth jazz, pop, or creating a vibrant atmosphere with his saxophone, Paulo's talent shines through, leaving a lasting impression on every audience. His extensive experience and professional approach ensure a seamless and memorable musical experience for any occasion. When it comes to choosing a saxophonist for your event, Paulo Franco stands out with his impressive portfolio of experiences. Paulo Franco is a Pop & Smooth Jazz Saxophonist, with performances at prestigious venues and events worldwide, including high-end hotels, international festivals, and fashion shows. Paulo Franco has been performing on high-end events such as for customers like Audemars Piguet, Ross-Simons, Maryling, Dead Sea of China, China Cup, 500com, Intercontinental Hotel, Sheraton, Shenzhen Media Group, OCT, Jaguar, Audi, Porsche, BMW, Renault, Ferrari, Tencent, Honda, OPPO, Belmond Copacabana Palace, Kafaluka Hotel, Bodrum Resortm, Voyage Bodrum Hotel, Prince Hotel & Resort, Le Meridien Hotel, LotteWorld Adventure Park (Seoul - Korea), Epson (Japan/China), Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Hyatt Hotel (China), Ottolina Italy, Frandiss, and other ones worldwide. Hong Kong Highlight Experience: Justin Lo live concerts. In UAE: FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel, Anantara Resorts, The Central Park Towers Lobby (Dubai), Emirates Palace (Abu Dhabi), Wane by Somiya (The Address Hotel), Sofitel Jumeirah Beach Dubai, Atlantis (Palm) Dubai, Warner Bros. World (Abu Dhabi), Arab Fashion Week 2021 Gala Show, F1 Abu Dhabi GP, Sheraton AUH Le Bistrot, Armani Hotel, WE Convention Gala Dinner, etc. - Expo 2020 Dubai: Official Multi-instrumentalist musician on The Australian Pavilion VIP Events; Eventual Saxophonist on The UK Pavilion; Brazilian Day main Stage Show. - Saad Lambjarred’s Saxophonist on live shows. Dubai Based. Plays solo with backing tracks. Can join a duo, trio or bands, Able to play with DJ.

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Paulo's Reviews

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Suhail K
5 months ago, for a Private event in Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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5 out of 5

Paulo was incredible, played the house music we wanted, and also jammed with the DJ expertly, the music was top notch and he was absolutely delightful as a person, well mannered and very professional, would book again!

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Tania T
6 months ago, for a Corporate event in Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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5 out of 5

They are very happy with your performance and professionalism 🤩. So would like to say once again: Thank you very much 🙏

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Paulo's Song list

A Thousand Years
Aicha (Khaled)
All I See Is You (Dave Koz)
Bésame Mucho
Hey Jude
Imagine
Chandelier
City of Stars
Cuando Calienta El Sol
I Am Waiting For You (Dave Koz)
Don't Know Why (N. Jones)
What a Wonderful World
Dove L'Amore
Firework
Happy
No Woman No Cry
Garota de Ipanema
Hava Nagilah
Shalom Aleichim
Havana
Señorita (K. Rabello)
Hello (L. Richie)
How Deep Is Your Love
I Am Not The Only One
I Can't Help Falling in Love With You
I Just Called To Say I Love You
I Will Always Love You
I Will Survive
If Ain't Got You
Isn't She Lovely
Killing Me Softly With His Song
La Vie En Rose
Diana (Paul Anka)
Let It Be
Despacito
Sugar (Maroon 5)
Mas Que Nada
Nothing Gonna Change My Love For You
Sabor A Mi
September (Earth Wind..)
Fly Me To The Moon
Stand By Me
Summertime
Sunny
Take A Bow
Titanium
Unchained Melody
Wave
When A Man Loves A Woman
When The Saints Go Marching In
Wonderful Tonight
Blue Bossa
Sukiyaki (Japanese Song)
Careless Whispers
Hei Foon Nei ( 喜欢你 - Chinese / Cantonese Song)
Nide yanshen (你的眼神 - Chinese song)
ye lai xiang (夜来香 - Chinese Song)
Cheng Fu (征服 Chinese Song)
yueliang daibiao wode xin (月亮代表我的心 - Chinese Song)
Heal The World
Just The Two Of Us
Smooth Operator (Sade)
NY State of Mind (Eric Mariental)
Yesterday (The Beatles)
Maputo (Smooth Jazz)
Versace on the Floor (Bruno Mars)
Human Nature (Michael Jackson)
La Cosa Mas Bella (Eros Ramazzotti)
Dance Monkey (Tones and I)
Overjoyed (Steve Wonder)
Wish (Steve Wonder)
Treasure (Bruno Mars)
Bailando (Enrique Iglesias)
Yo No Sé Mañana (Luis Enrique)
Winelight (Grover Woshington)
Can’t Feel My Face (The Weekend)
Crazy
Attention
Billy Jean
Uptown Funk
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Paulo'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)£400
Up to 1 hour£450
Up to 2 hours£500
Up to 3 hours£550
Customer questions

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

We always try our best 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 us know.

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

Yes, I can live some songs playing between my sets, although I'm not DJ. In case of the PA is mine, and you want to keep it playing after my performance, I also can do it for an additional £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

It's pretty fast to setup if there's everything on good conditions. Anyway I'm used to setup 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time.

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

Yes, sure.. please :)

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

I always bring the Saxophone, my own microphone for sax (to connect on the venue's PA) and my own effects setup.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, it is possible. Although it is not on my list it's still a possibility of I already know the song. If I don't know the song yet, we can discuss it, depends on which song and how much time. In some cases can be charged a fee of £30 per song for urgent rehearsal.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

It's hard to answer this question. The feedback is always very positive. Probably the my interpretation and how it sounds at all.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Belmond Copacabana Palace (Brazil) Kafaluka Hotel (Turkey) Bodrum Resort (Turkey) Voyage Bodrum Hotel (Turkey) Prince Hotel & Resort (Turkey Le Meridien Hotel LotteWorld Adventure Park (Korea) Intercontinental Hotel (China) Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Hyatt Hotel (China) Hotel Teatro (Portugal) Oudenberg Castle (Belgium) .. and others...

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Mind Abair, Dave Koz, Eric Darius, Pakito Rivera, David Sanborn

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

There was a lot, there's 3 what I always remember: The International Ballroom Dance Competition in Shenzhen; the Ferrari Show; and the Citroen lunching in the Windows of The World also in Shenzhen.
Musicianship
Genres:
Ambient, House, Deep house, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Jazz, Blues, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Funk, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Vintage, Asian music, Bossa nova, Jewish music, Reggae, World music, French music, Military, African music, Afrobeat, Brazilian music, Samba
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Event types:
Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Producer, Dancer, Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching
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