We’ve loved getting a flurry of recent bookings for saxophone players, so we think it’s the perfect time to show you how to give your event some true sax appeal!
Our amazing saxophone players have been blowing away guests at a wide variety of events in recent months, from after-dinner drinks to corporate gatherings and as weekly ambient entertainment for Westfield’s summer season.
We’ve got plenty of suggestions and expertise to share on how our saxophonists can hit the right note no matter the occasion. From soloists to sax-led bands and sax with incorporated DJ sets, there’s no end to the options to choose from.
So indulge us while we toot our own horn – because we think our saxophone players are the answer to your next event’s musical needs!
One of the best things about the saxophone is its versatility. Not only in the range of musical styles it’s suited to – jazz, contemporary, swing, Motown, big band – but in its setup too. From solo acoustic sets to saxophones as part of a larger band or even as roaming musical entertainment to amp up the party, saxophones never fail to strike the right chord with guests and audiences of all ages.
Another great thing about saxophone entertainment is that it can suit all types of venue sizes and budgets. So whether you’re looking for an intimate soirée with sax accompaniment or a stage show to make a huge impression, we’ll have the right musician to cater to your event’s exact needs and specifics.
Why choose a solo saxophone player for hire? Well, solo sax players are highly adaptable to any occasion, providing ambient music for dinners and drinks receptions or showstopping focal points to corporate events, award ceremonies and parties.
They can really command a stage or room with their skilful playing, and just because they’re flying solo doesn’t mean they’re not capable of larger-than-life performances!
Our incredible LED Sax player, for example, was a huge hit recently at an after-dinner drinks event at the Gherkin, entertaining the crowd with his sophisticated jazz and pop covers. The LEDs on his saxophone created a massive visual impact, and when paired with his powerhouse playing, his performance brought the house down.
Similarly awe-worthy, our Flaming Sax player delivers high-octane sets with his fire-breathing saxophone, perfect for The Greatest Showman-themed events, circus-themed parties and any occasion looking for that wow factor. This speciality act is one that guests talk about for years to come. And did we mention he’s got the only flaming LED saxophone in the world?!
While flashy musical numbers are great for certain events, we know that others require something a little more low-key. But understated doesn’t have to be boring! On the contrary, our ambient saxophonists create the perfect setting for the required atmosphere, whether that’s laid-back pop covers and customised setlists courtesy of Saxophonist Kyri or playing infectious jazz hits as Saxophonist Sid regularly does for our clients.
Or how about something a little more unexpected? Snow White Trash, our musical drag queen extraordinaire, wears her title of UK’s “saxiest” drag queen with pride! A highlight of Glastonbury and featured in Jake Shears’ album launches, she’s a drop-dead-gorgeous diva whose baritone sax pumps up any party.
Pairing a saxophonist with a DJ is a hugely popular way of combining live and recorded music together for a performance your guests won’t forget.
This type of show is perfect for lots of event types, including dynamic club nights, corporate parties and even themed occasions like Apres Ski-style parties and Great Gatsby-themed events with a contemporary twist.
Saxophonist André is regularly booked for his sets alongside international artists. He’s performed everywhere from luxury hotels to rooftop clubs and tropical beaches and has a glittering track record of musicians he’s collaborated with, including Pharrell Williams, Neil Diamond, The Gipsy Kings and a host of starstudded DJs.
For a real party atmosphere, there’s also the option to add LED instruments into the mix, creating a multi-sensory experience with live instruments, DJing and glow show effects. The Glow Factor sax group, for instance, does this with plenty of glamorous flair, pairing infectious beats with high-energy engagement.
Perfect for larger event spaces or occasions looking to make a bold statement, saxophone groups always go down a treat, whether as a full sax-based band or a mixture of instruments.
When it comes to sparking saxophone excitement, it’s hard to beat our Female Saxophone Quartet, whose glittering outfits, cool choreography and feel-good repertoire make them an instant hit at parties, corporate events and New Year’s celebrations.
Or, for a more vintage feel, roaming band Swervy World provides authentic ragtime and skiffle sets with a cool cabaret twist, drawing in crowds with their performances featuring banjo, tea-chest bass, saxophone and vocals. If you’re after unbridled enthusiasm, these gents are a go-to!
But just like a solo saxophone player for hire, our saxophone bands come in all shapes and sizes and can tailor their sets to fit the bill no matter the occasion. With options to have backing dancers like Project Secret does or an electric string quartet in tow like our all-female group Sahara, the scope and performance styles are seemingly endless for saxophone ensembles.
Saxophones are highly mobile instruments, making them great as roaming musical entertainment for parades, street parties or festivals.
With their ability to weave through crowds, lead a procession or roam about a venue space to get everyone dancing along and having a good time, roaming sax bands set the beat for a lively event!
The East End Brass Band has been burning up the festival scene all over the UK and abroad with their New Orleans-style sets that feature a huge repertoire of songs.
And our Circus Brass Band is ideal for circus-themed events, Greatest Showman party entertainment and family-friendly occasions, keeping everyone entertained in their red and black outfits and their lineup of tenor saxophone, trombone, trumpet, sousaphone, snare and bass drum.
There’s no such thing as a bad time for sax, and our seasonal saxophone acts are here to show you why.
When Halloween comes around, the Crypt Kickers are ready to kick the freakish fun up a notch with their spooky sax, blood-curdling banjo and supernatural sousaphone. They get any Halloween party jumping and jiving for a bone-rattlingly good time and can perform as a static group or roaming musicians to make sure everyone’s involved in the action.
And for Christmas, what better way to make the season merry than with a festive Elf Band featuring yuletide sax tunes? Playing New Orleans-style trad jazz, this roaming acoustic group serves up lashings of joy and good tidings galore, whether at Christmas fetes, corporate Christmas parties or as part of festive shopping centre entertainment as they’ve done many times for us at Westfield.
We’ve highlighted just some of the ways you can add saxophone playing to your event entertainment, be it for corporate events, themed parties, drinks receptions or private functions. But with countless possibilities to sax up your occasion, we’ve no doubt you’ll find the talent to strike the right chord with your guests. Get in touch today about a saxophone player for hire – we’re ready and waiting to help!