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About Dan

From jazz to pop to dance music, I can tailor my performance to suit you and promises to deliver the highest quality music for your event.

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Saxophonist

London

Public liability insurance of £10 million

I have been performing with the UK's best function bands and DJ's across the country for 10 years now, and am an experienced, versatile performer. Previous clients include Arab Banking Association, Channel 4 and the Commonwealth Business Banquet. Equally at home in any style, I will work with you to provide the perfect music for your event. I am also active in the London contemporary jazz scene. I have performed at venues such as Abbey Road, Ronnie Scotts, Pizza Express Live and as a soloist with Capital Orchestra at Cadogan Hall. I graduated from Guildhall School Of Music with a First Class Honours degree in 2019.

Dan

5 out of 5

7 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Dan's Reviews

5 out of 5

Dan was fantastic and added to what was truly an amazing day. I would certainly recommend Dan.

Reply from Dan

17 days ago

Thanks Rob, pleasure to play for you all!

5 out of 5

I couldn't be happier with the experience of booking and having Dan play for my Birthday - from first communication to organisation and performance on the day he delivered above and beyond. Can't recommend enough!

Reply from Dan

5 months ago

Thanks so much Carina! It was a pleasure to play for you 🎷

5 out of 5

Certainly! Here’s an enhanced version with additional positive details: --- "Dan was outstanding! He arrived well ahead of time to handle setup and sound checks, showing great professionalism from start to finish. His music set was soulful, engaging, and had just the right vibe—our guests loved it! Dan was also incredibly flexible, adjusting seamlessly to different music requests and adapting his playlist to the mood of the crowd. His energy and talent truly elevated the atmosphere. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend him for any event!

Reply from Dan

5 months ago

Thanks Karan! Pleasure to work for you

5 out of 5

Dan is absolutely lovely and a fabulous saxophonist. He played a range of music from Jazz and Indy Pop - it was everything we wanted and requested for the pre-wedding celebrations. Thank you Dan! We want you back for the wedding!

Reply from Dan

5 months ago

Thank you Lori! It was great to play for you.

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5 out of 5

Dan played for us (Hunza G) at an event in our London store and we were beyond impressed with his performance. He took our brief of music that aligned with our brand and pulled together a playlist that just nailed it – everyone was up dancing and having a brilliant time. The event attendees all gave shining reviews and told me how much they enjoyed his performance. We’d definitely have him come and perform for us again. Thanks Dan!

Thank you for playing for the ceremony! It made it so special. Your background music for the reception was perfect too. Thanks again

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Dan's Song list

Jubel

Mr Saxobeat

Baker Street

Careless Whisper

This Girl

Infinity

Changes

Came Here For Love

Moving Too Fast

Flowers

Lady

Don't Start Now

This Is What You Came For

Padam Padam

Sweet Dreams

Freed From Desire

Head And Heart

Sweet Lovin'

+ All the Ibiza Classics...

Best of My Love

Kiss

Signed Sealed Delivered

Upside Down

Dancing in The Moonlight

Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Never Too Much

Blame it On The Boogie

Superstition

Billie Jean

This Will Be (an everlasting love)

I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Can't Get You Out Of My Head

Marry You

All Night Long

I'm Coming Out

Faith

Valerie

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!

September

Believe

Isn't She Lovely

Crazy In Love

Show Me Love

Groove Is In The Heart

Sugar

A Thousand Years

Thinking Out Loud

At Last

I'm Yours

Your Song

Stand By Me

Everything I do

Moves Like Jagger

My Cherie Amour

You Are The Best Thing

Car Wash

Finally

+ Any Pop Song you'd like me to learn

All of me

LOVE

Fly Me To The Moon

I Can't Get Started

The Way You Look Tonight

Ain't Misbehavin

I've Got you Under My Skin

Misty

Come Fly With Me

At Last

+ Any jazz standard you request

Dan's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£300
Up to 1 hour	£375
Up to 2 hours	£450
Up to 3 hours	£525

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£375

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£425

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£550

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients love my professionalism, high-energy performances and musical flexibility! I have enough experience to know how to get a dance floor going.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Abbey Road, Cadogan Hall, Ronnie Scotts,

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Maceo Parker, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Rollins

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

Probably either the Abbey Road Live Session I did or playing at Cadogan Hall with Capital Orchestra.

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

I always try my 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 me know.

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 until the venue closes, I provide this for an additional £80/hour if using a playlist, or £150/hour if I'm mixing.

How much time do you need to set up?

I aim to set-up around an hour before performance, but in reality can usually set-up in about 10 minutes if I'm bringing a PA once I'm loaded in. If the PA is there already, then I can set-up in about 2 minutes usually!

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

Absolutely! I consider this one of my main strengths as a performer. I can pick up music by ear very quickly, and so am happy to accommodate any requests you like as part of the initial booking, free of charge (providing I have 2 weeks notice). For requests on the night, I can still give things a go if I roughly know how they go, but can't promise anything!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely!

Can you learn song requests before the event?

100%! Guaranteed with 2 weeks notice, and I often take requests on the night too.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Blues, Latin jazz, Cabaret, Dixieland, Modern jazz, Swing, Jazz fusion, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Electronic, House, EDM, Drum 'n' Bass, Garage, Ibiza club, Rock, Indie, Pop, Acoustic, Motown, Soul

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Instruments:

Saxophone

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Audio engineer, Composer, Songwriter, Producer, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching

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