| Description | Price |
| Solo Saxophone - 1 Hour Set for Guest Arrival | R5000 (ZAR) |
| Solo Saxophone - 2 x 45 Minute Sets | R6500 (ZAR) |
| Solo Saxophone - 3 x 45 Minute Sets | R8000 (ZAR) |
Abbey Artico is one of South Africa's most beloved, respected, and well known saxophonists.
She specializes in playing saxophone for corporate events, cocktail functions, private functions and celebrations, gala dinners, music for guest arrival / registration, company functions, weddings, funerals, memorial services, burials, life celebrations and more.
The music creates an elegant backdrop to upmarket occasions and events. A musical wallpaper that creates a cascade of vibrant, yet unobtrusive bakground music that is never loud, but sets a positive atmosphere for networking, guest arrival, or during meals.
Abbey has a sterling reputation, is highly experienced and has played at thousands of events.
She is well known for her sunny disposition, unique performance style and absolute command of her instrument.
Abbey is in high demand for corporate events, dinner functions and cocktail parties as a solo artist, providing vibrant background music that creates a wonderful upbeat ambiance at your event.
Trust Abbey to provide a wonderful ambience that is conducive to networking, meals or guest arrival / registration at an event, conference, golf day or functio, or as a musical tribute at funerals, memorial services, burials, life celebrations and more.
The vast repertoire includes something for everybody. Smooth jazz numbers by Al Jarreau and George Benson flow eloquently into jazz standards by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald; Latin songs; easy listening tunes; a sprinkling of light pop instrumentals and much, much more..
No two events are the same, and no two events have the same atmosphere, requirements or guests. Trust Abbey to assist you in setting a positive atmosphere for your event... An environment where guests can meet, mingle, network and enjoy meals in a conducive and positive atmosphere. Due to her immense experience, Abbey is able to "read the room" very accurately and play the perfect choice of songs to create the appropriate atmosphere at each event.
"You went above and beyond anything we would have ever expected and you did so from the very beginning to end. You provided the perfect mix of music for everyone in attendance"
"Your service is exceptional. We couldn't have been happier. You were so awesome! We would definitely recommend you to anyone in a heartbeat"
"You read the audience so well and we absolutely loved the choice of music . There was hardly a person I spoke to you that did not comment on the saxophonist”
"I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much. You were AMAZING. Everyone was talking about how awesome you were"
"Good working with you – nice to have an artist that does not have an attitude. You are so down to earth and stunning”
"Love watching you play - you are amazing!!!"
"Abbey was great: on time, set up and ready. Very smooth sounds”
"Thank you for the wonderful saxophone music that you played in Rosebank, I really thought that it was music to my ears, it created an ambiance of sophistication, classical and inviting, thank you so much once again”
"A short note to thank you for making my birthday dinner so special for me and also my friends and family. You read the audience so well and we absolutely loved the choice of music . There was hardly a person I spoke to you that did not comment on the saxophonist”
"Thanks again for making stunning music at my party. It was truly unforgettable. You are very talented”
"You were AMAZING. Thanks again for everything”
AA Travel Awards
ABSIP
ACTSA (Association of Corporate Treasurers of SA)
Airports Company South Africa
American Express - Platinum Fine Dining Awards
Antalis
Astute FSE
Bryanston Country Club
Business Results Group (BRG)
BVI Consulting Engineers
Careers in Africa
CKR Consulting Engineers
CLICKS Pharmaceutical
Club Travel
Comair
Coronation Management Company
Corporate Xposure
Dachser
Decorex
Department of Science & Technology
Europcar
Exposure Marketing & Communtication
Finmark
First National Bank
Glacier Financial Holdings
Global Career Company
Gordon Institute of Business
Harmony Gold
Healthbridge
House Of Print
Huawei
Hyundai
IFACTORY Outsourcing
Imperial Auto
Indwe Risk Services
JIT Suppliers
Kagiso Media
Keaton Energy
KFC
Klopper Jonker Inc
KPMG
KWV
Live Moya
Lorge
Magna Carta Public Relations
Marketing Fanatics
Michael Fridjhon Wine
Michael Rhodes (rugby player)
NIPMO
North West University
Oyster, Wine & Food Festival
Pacific International Line
The Palazzo Hotel
Pan African Archaeological Association
PCO Alliance
Pharmaline
Philips Razor
PIL South Africa
Plessey (Dimension Data)
Ricoh
Rockefeller Foundation
Sage
SA International & Capital Market Brokers (MICROmega Securities)
Sasol
Savanna Premium Cider (Distell Group)
Star Gate Productions
Stoke
Storex
Stortech
Stuttafords
That's It Communications
The Baby Expo
Thebe Investment Corporation
Tempur
The Hilton Hotel
Travel People
Tsogo Sun
Veuve Cliquot
VOLVO
Yum! Restaurants International
Zandspruit Bush & Aero Estate
AND MANY MORE...
Trust Abbey to provide a wonderful ambience that is conducive to networking, meals or guest arrival / registration at a corporate event, conference, golf day, company function, year end function, wedding or private party or dinner event with friends... or as a musical tribute at funerals, memorial services, burials, life celebrations and more.
= areas covered (up to 130 miles)
= free travel (up to 15 miles)
If the Client is supplying Technical / AV, The Artist requires an input in the mixer for an iPad, and a microphone.
For smaller events, a microphone is not required. The saxophone will be played unplugged in these instances.
A power pint is required at the position that you wish The Artist to play from.
For a small PA Speaker sufficient for up to 80 guests in a smallish area, the hiring fee is R700 for a 500 Watt Speaker. The saxophone will be played "unplugged" in this instance.
For between 80 and 150 guests, two speakers and a microphone will be required at a hiring fee of R1,500.
This equipment provides for a pleasant background music level.
Technical quotes can be obtained for larger events
Background "CD" music will be provided between sets; for an hour before the first set, and for 30 minutes after the last set.
This time can be extended at a nominal extra charge.
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