Ann-Marie: The Saxy Lady

Description

Solo saxophonist in all styles but specialising in soul, R&B, smooth jazz, house/Ibiza, reggae and afrobeat.
Can play solo or with my own authentic backing tracks or with other musicians (duo/full band/etc)
Own my own PA system for small or large areas, plus wireless mic for roaming.
I can also provide lead and backing vocals.

Set-List

Imp set list is always being updated but please find a sample below for all occasions:
WEDDING SONGS/BALLADS SAMPLE LIST (saxophone)
All Of Me - John Legend
At Last - Etta James
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Someone Like You - Adele
To Prove My Love - Adele
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
So Amazing - Luther Vandross
Always And Forever - Heatwave
Over The Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
I'll BeThere - Jackson Five
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
Lost Without You - Robin Thicke
Waiting In Vain - Bob Marley
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Stay With Me - Sam ... Smith
Beauty And The Beast - Alan Menken
If I Ain't Got You - Alecia Keys
Nice And Slow - Usher
Stand By Me -Ben E. King
My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
Someone Like You - Van Morrison
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - Van Morrison
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
JAZZ STANDARDS (saxophone) SAMPLE LIST
All Blues
At Last
Autumn Leaves
Black Orpheus
Blue Bossa
Cantelope Island
Desafinado
Fever
Fly Me to the moon
Footprints
Georgia On My Mind
In A Sentimental Mood
Little Sunflower
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
Moonglow
Satin Doll
Song for my Father
Summertime
Sunny
Watermelon Man
Wave
JAZZ STANDARDS (VOCALS) SAMPLE LIST
Fly Me To The Moon
God Bless The Child
Mas Que Nada (sung in Portuguese)
The Girl/Boy from Ipanema (sung in Portuguese)
My Favourite Things
Moody's Mood
The Street Where You Live
I Could Have Danced All Night
Summertime
Moon River
CHRISTMAS JAZZ SONGS (sax and vocal):
Sleigh Ride - Ella Fitzgerald
Winter Wonderland - Ella Fitzgerald
White Christmas - Bing Crosby
Santa Baby - Earths Kitt
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Frank Sinatra
Jingle Bells - Frank Sinatra
The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole
Let It Snow - Dean Martin
FUNK SOUL R&B saxophone set list:
Ain't Nobody - Rufus & Chaka Khan
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Have A Good Time - Brand New Heavies
Shake Everything You’ve Got - Maceo Parker
Get Down Saturday Night - Oliver Cheetham
Don't Look Any Further - Dennis Edwards
Love Like This - Faith Evans
You Used To Love Me - Faith Evans
Don't Walk Away - Jade
Return Of The Mac - Mark Morrison
Rising To The Top - Kenni Burke
Rock My World - Michael Jackson
Human Nature - Michael Jackson
Brown Sugar - D’Angelo
On & On - Erykah Badu
Gonna Make You Mine - Loose Ends
No Diggity - Blackstreet
Ain’t No Stopping Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead
And The Best Goes On - The Whispers
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Let’s Get It On - Marvin Gaye
I Found Loving - Fatback Band
Gonna Make Yiu Mine - Loose Ends
You Make Me Happy - Surface
Teardrops - Womack & Womack
HOUSE/ELETRONIC:
(I can improvise over any song, but the following are some that I regularly jam over):
Freed From Desire -Gala
Let’s Get Close - Rosie Gaines
Gypsy Woman - Crystal Waters
Running Away - Roy Ayers
Be Free - Ten City
Fly Away - Crackerzat
ROCK & POP CLASSIC & MODERN:
sample list: (saxophone):
New Rules - Dua Lipa
Seven Years Old - Lukas Graham
Forget You - CeLo Green
That's What I Like - Bruno Mars
Shape Of You - Ed
Karma Chameleon- Culture Club
Wonderwall- Oasis
Don’t Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Time Of Your Life - Green Day
It’s Not Unusual - Tom Jones
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Don’t You Want Me - Human League
You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon
Jumping Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones
Respect - Aretha Franklyn
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklyn
A Message To You Rudy - The Specials
One Step Beyond - Madness
Ibiza Anthens:
AFROBEAT sample list (saxophone):
Case - Temi
Ye - Burnaboy
Like To Party - Burnaboy
Level - Sean Tizzle ft. Ceeboi
Fall - Davido
For Life - Rundown
Blow My Mind - Davido ft Chris Brown
Come Closer - Wizkid ft Drake
Wish Me Well - Kwame Eugene
Wakanda - Akon
Girlie-O Patoranking ft Tina Savage
49-99 - Tiwa Savage
Sweet Mother - Prince Nico
Oliver Twist - D-Banj
Water No Get Enemy - Fela Kuti
AFROBEAT/FUSION:
More Of You - Emeli Sande/Stonebwoy
Black Magic - Kelly Rowland
REGGAE SAMPLE LIST (saxophone):
Waiting In Vain - Bob Marley
One Love - Bob Marley
No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
Natural Mystic - Bob Marley
She’s Royal - Taurus Riley
Skanking Sweet - Chronnix
Toast - Coffee
Lioness On The Rise - Queen Ifrika
Come Fown Father - Beres Hammond
Sitting And Watching - Dennis Brown
Coming Home Tonight - Dennis Brown
Good Thing Going - Sugar Minott
Humanity - Prince Lincoln
I Need A Roof - The Mighty Diamonds
My Conversation- The Techniques
I’m So In Love With You - Alton Ellis
Undying Love - Ernest Wilson
BOLLYWOOD/PUNJABI:
Coca Cola
Koka
Bala Bala - Shaitan Ka Saala
Ankhiyon Se Goli Mare
Slowly Slowly
Moorni “Balle Balle”
Mundian to Bach ke
FUNERAL/MEMORIAL SONGS (vocal or saxophone):
Amazing Grace
Abide With Me
Rock Of Ages
Blessed Assurance
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
In The Arms Of An Angel
Colours Of The Wind
I Will Always Love You
Tears In Heaven
Sailing
Dance With My Father
Dancing With The Angels
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Biography

I believe I was a born musician!
It's something that I have always been into, from a very early age.
The first instrument I learned was the recorder at school, but I actually took it seriously and quickly learned to read music and play quite well on the descant, treble and tenor recorders.
At secondary school I started with the clarinet and worked my way through the grades to grade 6, along with singing. At that time, the saxophone was just a second instrument and I took it up again seriously into adulthood, by attending music college in Leeds.
My main instrument now is the tenor saxop ... hone for which I play straight ahead jazz, but I also play the alto and soprano, mainly for funk and soul and acoustic gigs. At college I also studied the flute as a subsidiary instrument and took piano lessons.
In 2010 I took up playing the trombone snd subsequently the sousaphone as I enjoy listening to and playing reggae, ska and New Orleans style jazz. It was initially a bit of fun but I worked my way through the jazz grades on the trombone and then took that seriously too!
I have also run and managed my own bands, which I still do: Brassbound, a funky, jazzy brass and wind street band; Silverrock, a reggae band and The Funk N Disorderleez, a funk, soul and disco band.
I do lots of session work and recordings and really enjoy writing horn lines for songs. But my first love is playing live and at the moment, as well as playing with bands, I do quite a few solo performances to backing tracks or alongside a DJ or percussionist.
You will always get a professional and lively performance from me, a friendly smile and plenty of engagement with the audience!
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Experience

Solo sax performing with backing tracks for various events including weddings (including Punjabi/Indian/Jewish);
Studio session work (pop, ska, funk, soul, reggae)
Dep sax player in various function bands (soul, funk, ska) for pub/club/hotel/festival gigs;
Bandleader of funk, reggae and brass bands;
Horn arranger;
Lead and backing vocals;
Also performed some work on the flute and trombone.

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Baby Shower Bachelor / Stag Party Bachelorette / Hen Party Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christening Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Halloween Party Hanukkah Celebration HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Hotel Event Jewish Wedding Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Prom Night Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Additional Information

DBS checked
Member of the Musicians Union

Virtual Services Offer

Online saxophone lessons

I offer saxophone lessons to pre-intermediate standard onwards (I believe total beginners should have face to face lessons), tailored to the requirements of the student:
Learn to read music;
General music theory, including jazz
Jazz improvisation
Learn to play your favourite songs
Learn to play by ear

Bespoke Recorded Messaging Service

Treat your friends and family to a recorded video performance!
Choose your message and choice of song(s) and I will do the rest!
Choose from a short message and song (sung or played on saxophone) or a selection of songs.