SaxoPhoney Michael

Description

SaxoPhoney Michael has over 25 years’ experience entertaining at events across the UK and Europe. Using high-quality backing tracks to play instrumental versions of unforgettable pop songs and a few jazz standards, or playing Ibiza style (adding sax to the original track), this talented saxophonist offers energetic party sets or chilled background music for a relaxed atmosphere!
He has a Master's degree in musical performance and has performed as a soloist and with bands of various genres around Britain and Europe for over 20 years. Music is what he does best and he loves doing it!

Set-List

<<<< INSTRUMENTAL POP (Vocals replaced by sax, includes improvisation. He uses sheet music for this, so can't roam.): >>>> (scroll down for Ibiza style)
When the Red, Red Robin (Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along) - 1926
Pennies From Heaven – jazz standard 1936
Somewhere Over The Rainbow – jazz standard 1939
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square – in the style of Michael Bublé 1940
Blues In The Night – a mix between the versions by Ella Fitzgerald and the Martian Queen 1941
Here’s That Rainy Day – Sinatra 1953
Mr. Sandman – Dickie Valentine 1954
Unchained Melody – Righteous ... Brothers 1955
Tequila – The Champs 1958
Apache – The Shadows 1960
Blue Moon – Dean Martin 1960
I Don’t Know Why I Love You But I Do - Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry 1961
Let’s Twist Again – Chubby Checker 1961
Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock 1962
Hi Heel Sneakers – Elvis Presley 1963
Pink Panther – Henry Mancini 1963
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You - Jr. Walker and the Allstars 1965
It’s Not Unusual – Tom Jones 1965
Respect – Aretha Franklin 1967
Moondance Van Morrison 1970
Ain’t No Sunshine 1971
I Can See Clearly Now – Jimmy Cliff 1971
Lovin’ You – Minnie Ripperton 1974
Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry 1976
Save Your Kisses For Me – Brotherhood Of Man 1976
Since You Been Gone – Rainbow 1976
Heroes – David Bowie 1977
Baker Street 1978
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen 1978
Celebration – Kool & The Gang 1980
Just The Two Of Us – Jr. Walker and the Allstars 1981
Here I Go Again – Whitesnake 1982
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson 1983
Going Home (theme from Local Hero) – Mark Knopfler 1983
Careless Whisper – George Michael 1984
Holding Out for a Hero – Bonnie Tyler 1984
One (from A Chorus Line) 1985
The Lady In Red – Chris De Burgh 1987
Red Dwarf Theme 1988
Black Velvet – Alannah Myles 1989
Love Shack – B52s 1989
Nothing Else Matters – Metallica 1992
Rhythm Is A Dancer – Snap! 1992
Wait For Sleep – Dream Theater 1992
Barbie Girl – Aqua 1997
Everlong – an acoustic version of the Foo Fighters song 1997
Everlong – the original rock version of the Foo Fighters song 1997
Freed From Desire - Gala1997
Freed From Desire – a slow orchestral version of the Gala song 1997
You’re Still The One – Shania Twain 1997
I Don't Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith 1998
Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom – Venga Boys 1999
Scar Tissue – Red Hot Chilli Peppers 1999
The 7th Element – Vitas 2001
Get Lucky – Daft Punk 2013
Gallan Goodiyaan - Bollywood, from Dil Dhadakne Do 2015
Perfect – Ed Sheeran 2017
Flaws – Callum Scott 2022
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Jingle Bells
Last Christmas
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer
Santa Baby
Silent Night
Underneath The tree
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland
<<<< IBIZA STYLE (Sax added to complete tracks {although there are some instrumental versions in here}, includes improvisation. He plays these from memory, so can roam.): >>>>
Hit the road Jack, Ray Charles 1961
Play That Funky Music, Wild Cherry 1976 Please use .mp3 provided
Get down on it, Kool & The Gang 1981
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Wham! 1984
I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Whitney Houston 1987
Love Shack, B-52s 1989
Finally - CeCe Peniston 1991
Rhythm Is A Dancer, Snap! 1992
Show me love, Robin S 1993
What Is Love, Haddaway 1993
Saturday Night, Whigfield 1995
Offshore, Chicane 1996
Free, Ultra Naté 1997
Freed From Desire, Gala 1997
Horny, Mousse T 1998
You're a Superstar, Love Inc. 1998
Groovejet (If This Ain't Love), DJ Spiller 2000
Can't Get You Out Of My Head, Kylie Minogue 2001
No Letting Go, Wayne Wonder 2002
Toxic, Britney Spears 2003
Call On Me, Eric Prydz 2004
Pjanoo, Eric Prydz 2008
Mr. Saxobeat, Alexandra Stan 2011
Afterglow, Wilkinson 2013
Rather Be, Clean Bandit Jess Glynne 2013
Waves, Mr. Probz 2013
Cheerleader, Omi (Felix Jaehn remix) 2014
Hideaway, Kiesza, 2014
Jubel, Klindande 2014 Please use .mp3 provided
My Love, Route 94 ft. Jess Glynne 2014
Summer, Calvin Harris 2014
Uptown Funk, Mark Ronson 2014 please don’t cut the end!
Wish You Were Mine, Philip George 2014
How Deep Is Your Love, Calvin Harris & Disciples 2015
Intoxicated, Martin Solveig & GTA 2015
Sax, Fleur East 2015
Sunshine, Tieks 2015
This Girl, Kungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners 2016
17, MK 2017
Havana, Camila Cabello 2018
Is It Really Love, Joe Stone vs Cr3on 2018
One Kiss, Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa 2018
I Was Made For Lovin' You, Oliver Heldens 2019
My Oh My, Camila Cabello 2019
Turn Me On, Riton, Oliver Heldens, ft. Vula 2019
Heat Waves, Glass Animals 2020
My Heart Goes (La Di Da), Becky Hilll & Topic, 2021
Peru, Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran 2021
Where Are You Now, Lost Frequencies ft Calum Scott 2021
About Damn Time, Lizzo 2022
B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All), Eliza Rose 2022
Crazy What Love Can Do, Guetta, Hill & Henderson 2022
Where Did You Go, Jax Jones feat. MNEK 2022 Read More

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Previous Clients

Holland & Barrett (multiple bookings)
Margate Rock Festival.
NPower.
Europe Arab Bank PLC.
Tangle Teezer.
Rowan Williams (ex Archbishop of Canterbury).
John Carey (ex Archbishop of Canterbury).
Walthamstow Village Festival

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Bachelor / Stag Party Bachelorette / Hen Party Birthday Party (Adult) Birthday Party (Teen) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Corporate Event Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Halloween Party High School Reunion HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Prom Night Quinceañera / Sweet 16 Party Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party School Event Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Meet the Act

I got involved in the local amateur dramatic group as a young child and so caught the performance bug very early. My first musical performance was at the age of 18 but I didn't start performing regularly until I was in my twenties.

Additional Information

PAT tested
Can provide battery amplifier
Public liability insurance
Will travel internationally
PA / sound system included