Carlo on Sax Freestyle Saxophonist and DJ set

Based in United Kingdom

Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

PRICE
from £350 (GBP)

RATED
10 / 10 from 3 reviews

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Price Guide

Description Price
2 x 45 min Saxophone Solo£400 (GBP)
Saxophone alongside client's DJ£350 (GBP)
2 hrs Saxophone + DJ service£800 (GBP)
Prices don't include travel expenses. Final payment is due no later than one week before the event date

About / Biography

Number 1 saxophonist in the UK, Carlo is an incredible musician who can really enhance the atmosphere of your party with the amazing sound of his saxophone.

Whether it’s smooth jazz, soul or funky house, he is equally at home playing for a drinks reception or a lively club night. He is one of the top choices for parties and events across the country and abroad

. With a music degree awarded by Cardiff University, he has worked with many well-known artists and has played worldwide. In the last 10 years he has established himself as a respected freestyle saxophonist playing EDM genres alongside DJs in club all over the world. He has played in the UK, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Romania, Russia, China, Portugal and UAE.

Carlo began his musical journey at an early age, now he has more than 20 years’ experience working across genres, whether it’s jazz, pop or music theatre. Carlo has taken all over the world from private yacht parties in the Caribbean, and luxury weddings across the world, at private parties for celebrities, as well as corporate events for clients like the BBC, Air France, John Lewis and the Defence Accademy.

His energy and talent are complemented by a polished and suave touch that is guaranteed to give your event an elite, professional touch. A one-of-a-kind musician, Carlo is a dynamic addition to any event.

His work as a session musicians has led to several International releases and prestigious collaborations with artists of the likes of Christian Roberts, Marius Billgobenson, Filous and Lukas.

Carlo can adapt his performance to suit any client's needs, with his repertoire covering a variety of styles ranging from Electro dance, Ibiza Style, Lounge, Chill Out, Nu Jazz, Funky, Jazz, to Bossa Nova and Blues, played with a DJ setup.

Available for bookings as a solo saxophonist playing with his own tracks or can perform alongside client’s DJ using his own microphone. Carlo can also perform with the addition of other instruments, such as percussion. As an additional option, Carlo can perform with pianist or guitar as a duo, or can arrange a trio or quartet with double bass and drums.

Reviews (3)

There are currently 3 user ratings for Carlo on Sax

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United Kingdom

Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom
Travels worldwide

Possible song choices, others songs can be added at your request. Feel free to choose your favourites and I can arrange a set list to suit your needs.

——-Love Songs & Ballads:———

How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding

L.O.V.E - Nat King Cole

How Deep is Your Love - Bee Gees

Thousand Years - Christina Perri

Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye

Let's Stay Together - Al Green

All Of Me - John Legend

Can't Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley

Dream A Little Dream - Ella Fitzgerald

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder Endless Love - Lionel Richie

I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston

Your Song - Elton John Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton

Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson

Marry You - Bruno Mars

What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

———Wedding Breakfast/Background songs:————

Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper

What’s Love Got to Do with It - Tina Turnert

Ain’t no Sunshine - Bill Withers

Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

Off the Wall - Michael Jackson

Your Latest Trick - Dire Straits

Got to be Real - Cheryl Lynn

Higher Love - Kygo

————R&B:————

————Modern Pop and R&B:————

Low - Flo Rida

Mad - Ne yo

Burn - USher

Hot in Here - Nelly

Umbrella - Rihanna

Jerusalema - Master KG

Drogba ( Joanna) - Afro B

Senorita - Shawn Mendes

Last last - Burna Boy

Water - Tyla

Freaky Friday - Chris Brown

Billie Bossa Nova - Billie Eilish

LOVE - Joss Stone

Water - Tyla

Billie Bossa Nova - Billie Eilish

A Driver Saved My Night - Sigrid

Adore You - Harry Styles

All About You - McFly

All Star - Smash Mouth

American Boy - Estelle

As It Was - Harry Styles

Attention - Charlie Puth

Baby, I Love Your Way - Big Mountain

Bellyache - Billie Eilish

Better Half of Me - Tom Walker

Boyfriend - Ariana Grande

Break My Heart - Dua Lipa

Cake By The Ocean - DNCE

Cold Heart - Elton John, Dua Lipa

Crazy - Gnarls Barkley

Cupid - FIFTY FIFTY

Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader

Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones

Drops of Jupiter - Train

Everything I Wanted - Billie Eilish

Falling - Harry Styles

Feather - Sabrina Carpenter

Finesse - Bruno Mars

Havana - Camila Cabello

High Hopes - Panic! At The Disco

Hold Back the River - James Bay

Houdini - Dua Lipa

How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding

I Ain't Worried - OneRepublic

I Could Get Used To This - Becky Hill

Just Got Paid - Sigala

Just You and I - Tom Walker

Kiss Me More - Doja Cat

Lay It All On Me - Ed Sheeran

Levitating - Dua Lipa

Liar - Camila Cabello

Love Again - Dua Lipa

Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding

Love Nwantiti - CKay feat. Franglish

Love on Top - Beyoncé

Lush Life - Zara Larsson

Memories - Maroon 5

New Rules - Dua Lipa

Nonsense - Sabrina Carpenter

Ocean Eyes - Billie Eilish

Oh My God - Adele

One Touch - Jess Glynne

Passionfruit - Drake

Peaches - Justin Bieber

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Positions - Ariana Grande

Pretty Please - Dua Lipa

Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae

Rather Be - Clean Bandit

Remember - Becky Hill

Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur

Shallow - Lady Gaga

Shape of You - Ed Sheeran

Shivers - Ed Sheeran

Shotgun - George Ezra

Sorry - Justin Bieber

Stay - The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber

Stay With Me - Sam Smith

Strangers - Kenya Grace

Sugar - Maroon 5

thank u, next - Ariana Grande

That's What I Like - Bruno Mars

There's Nothing Holding Me Back - Shawn Mendes

These Days - Rudimental

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole

Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield

Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Versace On The Floor - Bruno Mars

Water - Tyla

Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles

We Don't Talk Anymore - Charlie Puth

We're Good - Dua Lipa

What Do You Mean - Justin Bieber

———Ibiza/House/Dance Style:———

Jubel - Klingande

Destination Calabria - Alex Gaudino

Mr Saxobeat – Alexandra Stan

17 - MK

One Day - Bakermat

Stereo Love - Edward Maya

Murder On The Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Where did You Go - Jax Jones

Billie - Fred again

Titanium - David Guetta, Sia

No Man No Cry (Jimmy Sax) - Oliver Koletzki

Afraid To Feel - LF SYSTEM (David Guetta & Dyro Remix)

Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran

Levels - Avici

We found Love - Rihanna

Show me Love - Robin S

Freed From Desire - Gala

Pjanoo - Eric Prydz

On the Floor - Jennifer Lopez

Dreamer - Livin Joy

Pepas - Farruko

The key, the Secret - Urbanm Cookie Collective

Boom, Boom, Boom - Vengaboys

Body - Loud Luxury, Brando

Came Here For Love - Sigala

Changes - Faul, Wad Ad, Pnau

Cold Heart - Elton John, Dua Lipa, PNAU

Crazy What Love Can Do - David Guetta & Becky Hill & Ella Don't Forget My Love - Diplo

Easy Love - Sigala

Electricity - Silk City, Diplo, Dua Lipa

Finally - CeCe Peniston (Mr. Belt & Wezol Remix)

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! - ABBA (Sgt Slick's Melbourne Recut - Edit)

Give Me Your Love - Sigala

Head & Heart - Joel Corry x MNEK

How Deep Is Your Love - Calvin Harris

Intoxicated - Martin Solveig

Juliet & Romeo - Martin Solveig, Roy Woods

Let Me Love You - Justin Bieber

Lose Control - Meduza, Becky Hill

Love Tonight - Shouse (David Guetta Remix Edit)

Lullaby - Sigala

My Heart Goes (La Di Da) - Becky Hill, Topic

One Kiss - Calvin Harris/Dua Lipa

Piece Of Your Heart - MEDUZA

Places - Martin Solveig, Ina Wroldsen

Promises - Sam Smith, Calvin Harris

Reload - Sebastian Ingrosso

Remember - Becky Hill

Rhythm Is A Dancer (feat. Kaleena Zanders) - Breathe Carolina

Rhythm of the Night - (Jay Frog Remix - Edit)

Say Something - Karen Harding, Zac Samuel

September - Earth, Wind & Fire (Eric Kupper Radio Mix)

Sonnentanz Sun Don't Shine - Klangkarussell, Will Heard

Sweet Lovin' - Sigala

The Business - Tiesto

This Girl - Kungs

———60s/70s/80s/Motown & Soul Classics:———-

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

Africa - Toto

Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye

All Night Long (All Night) - Lionel Richie

At Last - Etta James

Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty

Benny and the Jets - Elton John

Best Of My Love - The Emotions

Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire

Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John

Can’t Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley

Careless Whisper - George Michael

Celebration - Kool & The Gang

Dancing Queen - ABBA

Do You Love Me - The Contours

Endless Love - Lionel Richie

Everlasting Love - Natalie Cole

Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang

Get Ready - The Temptations

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! - ABBA (Sgt Slick's Melbourne Recut - Edit)

Give Me The Night - George Benson

Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson

How Deep Is Your Love - The Bee Gees

I Get The Sweetest Feeling - Jackie Wilson

I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye

I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin

I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston

I Want You Back - Jackson 5

I'm Coming Out / Upside Down - Diana Ross (Stonebridge)

I'm Every Woman - Whitney Houston (SG Lewis)

In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett

Is This Love - Bob Marley

Jolene - Dolly Parton

Killing Me Softly With His Song - Fugees

L.O.V.E - Nat King Cole

Let's Stay Together - Al Green

Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson

Love Really Hurts Without You - Billy Ocean

Million Dollar Bill - Whitney Houston

My Girl - The Temptations

My Guy - Mary Wells

Never Too Much - Luther Vandross

Piano Man - Billy Joel

Respect - Aretha Franklin

Rocket Man - Elton John

September - Earth, Wind & Fire

Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder

Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding

Soul Man - Sam & Dave

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Take Me To The River - Al Green

Tequila - The Champs

Tiny Dancer - Elton John

We Are Family - Sister Sledge

What You Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell

Young Hearts Run Free (2023 Edit) - Candi Staton

Your Latest Trick - Dire Straits

Your Song - Elton John

———Jazz Classics/American Songbook:———

All Of Me

All The Things You Are

At Last

Autumn Leaves

Beyond the Sea

Blue Moon

Cheek to Cheek

Come Fly With Me

Cry Me A River

Desafinado

Dream A Little Dream Of Me

Fields of Gold

Fly Me To The Moon

Georgia

Have You Met Miss Jones

I Get A Kick Out Of You

I Just Called To Say I Love You

I've Got You Under My Skin

Isn't She Lovely

Just Friends

L.O.V.E

Lullaby Of Birdland

Mack the Knife

Meditation

Mister Magic

Misty

New York, New York

Night In Tunisia

On the Sunnyside of the Street

One Note Samba

Orange Coloured Sky

Over the Rainbow

Quiet Night Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)

Someday My Prince Will Come

Songbird

Stompin' At The Savoy

Strangers in the Night

Take The 'A' Train

That's Life

The Girl From Ipanema

The Lady Is A Tramp

The Way You Look Tonight

There Will Never Be Another You

Wave

Yardbird Suite

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life

You Make Me Feel So Young

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

I need a performance space of 2 metres x 2 meters to place equipment and access to a power socket


What information do you require about a venue?

I need to know information about music requirements, possibly sharing a playlist of your favourite music. I need information about how to find the venue, parking.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I provide high-fidelity sound system when performing solo saxophone.
If I am booked to perform alongside the client's DJ I will need to plug my microphone into the DJ's desk/mixer.
The DJ service option also includes disco lighting.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes I provide background music in between sets

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

I have performed at Glastonbury and that was the best gig of my life


What's your favourite type of event?

Wedding parties are my favourite types of event, the guests are always in a good party mood


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I started gigging professionally about 20 years ago, playing mainly jazz music. Since then I have performed at hundreds of weddings, festivals, club across the UK and abroad


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

The artists that I have been most influenced are Charlie Parker, Paul Desmond but also Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson are among my favourite ones. Greatest song of all time is Baker Street

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I normally arrive 1 hr before the performance to set up. I normally perform 2 x 50 minutes over 2 hrs period. I am happy to play longer to suit the client's requirements.


Are you happy to perform outside?

I am happy to play outside but I ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Yes I can play requests and always ask the clients to send me a playlist of their favourite music


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

I always receive positive comments from previous clients saying that my performance exceeded their expectations and how the guests enjoyed it


What type of music do you play?

I blend elements of R&B, Jazz, Funk, Disco, and Pop. My performances create a sexy, sophisticated vibe that enhances any event, whether it’s an elegant cocktail reception or an electrifying party.


Can you adapt your style to fit different events?

Absolutely! I tailor my performance to suit the mood of the event, whether it’s smooth and ambient for a dinner party or high-energy improvisation over a DJ set at a club or wedding.


Do you take song requests during your performance?

f there are specific songs you'd like in advance, I can incorporate them into my set. During live performances, I can also improvise over familiar melodies if they fit the vibe of the event.

Recent Clients

Carlo on Sax has performed for these clients:

British Airways

Birmingham City Football Club

Procter & Gamble

Ferrari

Gucci

London Fashion Week

Venues

Carlo on Sax has performed at these venues:

The Savoy

Cardiff Museum

Natural History Museum in London

Annabel’s

Soho House

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Burns Night

Christmas Party

Genres:

Jazz

Electronic

House

Techno

Ibiza Club

Easy Listening

Background Music

Originals

Pop

Covers

Motown

R&B

Soul

Features:

PAT tested

Lighting system included

Instrumental

Public liability insurance

DJ / background music options

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

Uses backing tracks

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