Martin Benjamin Solo saxophonist with tracks playing hits from the 40s to the present day

Based in United Kingdom

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 120 miles

PRICE
from £225 (GBP)

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Description Price
Short performance under an hour£225 (GBP)
Performance of one hour£320 (GBP)
Performance of two hours£350 (GBP)
Performance of three hours£400 (GBP)
All day performance£500 (GBP)
Prices include all fees and taxes. Payment by BACS during the week before the event or cash on the night.

About / Biography

Martin Benjamin is a highly accomplished saxophonist with over 30 years of experience performing across the UK and internationally. He is renowned for his expressive and versatile playing, covering genres such as jazz, Latin, soul, reggae, and classic pop. Whether performing solo with high-quality backing tracks or leading ensembles ranging from duos to quartets, Ben brings sophistication and energy to every performance.

Having played at prestigious venues like Ronnie Scott’s in London and Smalls in New York, as well as major festivals such as the North Sea Jazz Festival and Brecon Jazz Festival, Martin has established himself as a distinguished name in the music scene. His exceptional talent has even led to a special performance for Sir Paul McCartney, who was so impressed that he joined Martin on stage.

Known for his warm, expressive tone, Martin performs on vintage Selmer saxophones from the 1930s and 1950s, enhancing the authenticity of his sound. His use of professionally recorded backing tracks and a portable, high-quality PA system allows him to deliver outstanding live music in any setting, from intimate weddings to grand corporate events.

For those looking for a sophisticated and engaging saxophonist, Martin Benjamin offers an unforgettable musical experience that captivates audiences worldwide.

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Location

Based in United Kingdom

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Travels up to 120 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 120 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 50 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

Smooth Soul & Jazz

Isn’t She Lovely? - Stevie Wonder Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Just The Two Of Us - Bill Withers Mr. Magic - Grover Washington Jr Street Life - Randy Crawford

As - Stevie Wonder

You’ll Never Find - Lou Rawls

What’s Going On? - Marvin Gaye

Use Me - Bill Withers

Sweet Love - Anita Baker

I Can’t Go For That - Hall & Oates

Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye

Smooth Operator - Sade

Sweetest Taboo - Sade

Your Love Is King - Sade

Forget me Nots - Patrice Rushen

Golden Lady - Stevie Wonder

Stuck On You - Lionel Richie

All I Do - Stevie Wonder

Lately - Stevie Wonder

Walk On By - Dionne Warwick

The Look Of Love - Dionne Warwick

Never Can Say Goodbye - Jackson 5

My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder

Let’s Get It On - Marvin Gaye

Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel

Lean On Me - Bill Withers

Let’s Stay Together - Al Green

What A Fool Believes - Doobie Brothers Misty Blue - Dorothy Moore

Midnight At The Oasis - Brand New Heavies There’s Nothing Like This - Omar

Feel Like making’ Love - D’Angelo

Mercy Mercy Mercy - Joe Zawinul

(What A) Wonderful World - Sam Cooke Free - Denise Williams

Chilled Acoustic Pop

Baby Can I Hold You Tonight? - Tracey Chapman Woman In Love - Barbara Streisand

Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing

Best That You Can Do (theme from Arthur) - Christopher Cross Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

Marry You - Bruno Mars

Waterfalls - TLC

Dancing Queen - Abba

Stuck On You - Lionel Ritchie

Over The Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Proud Mary - Creedance Clearwater Revival

Islands In The Stream - Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers Easy (Like Sunday Morning) - The Commodores Lady In Red - Chris de Burgh

Smooth Operator - Sade

Don’t Dream It’s Over - Crowded House

Just The Two Of Us - Bill Withers

Stand By Me - Ben E King

True - Spandau Ballet

(What A) Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong Careless Whisper - George Michael

True Colours - Cyndi Lauper

You’re Still The One - Shania Twain

I’m Yours - Jason Mraz

When I Need You - Leo Sayer

Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston

Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet

Back For Good - Take That

You’ve Got A Friend - James Taylor

Every Breath You Take - The Police

Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison

Get Here - Oleta Adams

Eternal Flame - The Bangles

Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer

How Deep Is Your Love? - The Bee Gees

Close To You - Carpenters

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys

Pop/Rock

I’m Yours - Jason Mraz

It Must Be Love - Madness

Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison

Don’t You Worry ’Bout A Thing - Stevie Wonder

I Wish - Stevie Wonder

Midnight At The Oasis - Brand New Heavies

Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers

You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing

I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder The Wanderer - Dion

Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters

Can’t Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley Hotel California - The Eagles

Give A little Bit - Supertramp

It’s Too Late - Carol King

Bad Moon Rising - Creedance Clearwater Revival Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty

Clocks - Coldplay

Viva La Vida - Coldplay

Baby Can I Hold You Tonight? - Tracey Chapman Woman In Love - Barbara Streisand

Party Time

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

Reet Petite - Jackie Wilson

I Feel Good - James Brown

It's Not Unusual - Tom Jones

Happy - Pharrell

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli

Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves

Kiss - Prince

Crazy In Love - Beyoncé

Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough - Michael Jackson Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars

Treasure - Bruno Mars

Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Sing It Back - Moloko

September - Earth Wind & Fire

Rock With You - Michael Jackson

Lady Marmalade - Patti LaBelle

If This Ain’t Love - Groovejet

Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson

Blame It On The Boogie - Jackson 5

I Want You Back - Jackson 5

Dancing Queen - Abba

Does Your Mother Know - Abba

S.O.S. - Abba

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

Shake Rattle & Roll - Bill Hailey

I Just Wanna Make Love To You - Etta James

Calm Down - Rema

Come Together - The Beatles

I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles

Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles

Twist & Shout - The Beatles

Daydream Believer - The Monkees

Let’s Twist Again - Chubby Checker

Satisfaction - Rolling Stones

Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

I Got A Woman - Ray Charles

Ain’t No Stopping’ Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead

Thinking’ Of You - Sister Sledge

We Are Family - Sister Sledge

Boogie Nights - Heatwave

Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen December 63 - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Don’t Stop Me Know - Queen

Jolene - Dolly Parton

Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas

My First, My Last, My Everything - Barry White One Step Beyond - Madness

Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

Working’ Day & Night - Michael Jackson Y.M.C.A. - Village People

Stand By Me - Ben E King

You Can Keep Your Hat On - Joe Cocker Never Too Much - Luther Vandross

Oye Como Va - Carlos Santana

Black Magic Woman - Carlos Santana

I Wish - Stevie Wonder

Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles

80s Bangers

Careless Whisper - George Michael Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty

I Found Love - The Fatback Band Never Too Much - Luther Vandross Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan

Somebody Else’s Guy - Jocelyn Brown Poison Arrow - ABC

Take On Me - Aha

Uptown Girl - Billy Joel

Beat It - Michael Jackson

Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

Don’t Stop Believing - Journey

Teardrops - Womack & Womack

Don’t You Want Me Baby - Human League

Every Breath You Take - The Police

I Want To Break Free - Queen

Islands In The Stream - Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers Maneater - Hall & Oates

Message In A Bottle - The Police

Poison Arrow - ABC

Roxanne - The Police

The Power Of Love - Huey Lewis & The News

Thorn In My Side - Eurythmics

Soul Train

Dancing In The Street - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Heatwave - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terell I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye

My Girl - Smokey Robinson

(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

Let’s Stay Together - Al Green

I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin

What's Going On - Marvin Gaye

Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd

I Got A Woman -Ray Charles

Higher & Higher - Jackie Wilson

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

Respect - Aretha Franklin

Mercy - Duffy

Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead

Knock On Wood - Wilson Pickett

Jimmy Mack - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

My First, My Last, My Everything - Barry White

Nowhere To Run - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

Stop In The Name Of Love - Diana Ross & The Supremes You Can’t Hurry love - Diana Ross & The Supremes

Tears Of A Clown - Smokey Robinson

Pop/Rock Ballads

Easy Like Sunday Morning - Lionel Richie Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

How Deep Is Your Love? - Bee Gees

All Of Me - John Legend

I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley Your Song - Elton John

What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones

Stuck On You - Lionel Richie

(They Long To Be) Close To You - Carpenters The Look Of Love - Dusty Springfield

What The World Needs Now - Dionne Warwick Songbird - Kenny G

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri

How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler

You Raise Me Up - Westlife

I Swear - All 4 One

True - Spandau Ballet

My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder

Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston Careless Whisper - George Michael

Piece Of My Heart - Erma Franklin Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers Endless Love - Lionel Richie

We Are Sailing - Rod Stewart

Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion Get Here - Oleta Adams

My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion

I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston All my Life - KC & JoJo

If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys Kiss From A Rose - Seal Lately - Stevie Wonder Songbird - Kenny G

The Impossible Dream from Don Quixote Bring Him Home - Josh Groban

Time To Say Goodbye - Andrea Boticelli Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin

You’ve Got A Friend - James Taylor Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

Reggae

Uptown Top Rankin’ - Althea & Donna Kingston Town - UB40

Three Little Birds - Bob Marley Everything I Own - Ken Boothe Waiting In Vain - Bob Marley

Is This Love - Bob Marley

A Message To You Rudy - The Specials Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley

Get Up, Stand Up - Bob Marley

I Shot The Sheriff - Bob Marley Jammin’ - Bob Marley

One Love - Bob Marley

Satisfy My Soul - Bob Marley

Stir It Up - Bob Marley

You Don’t Love Me - Dawn Penn

Wedding Ceremony Ideas

Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley Get Here - Oleta Adams

Make You Feel My Love - Adele

All You Need Is Love - The Beatles

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri

Jazz Ballads

When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole

Cry Me A River - Julie London

Misty - Erroll Garner

Stormy Weather - Etta James Everything Happens To Me - Chet Baker Early Autumn - Stan Getz

Autumn In New York - Billie Holiday

Body & Soul - Coleman Hawkins

Darn That Dream - Dexter Gordon

Nancy (With The laughing Face) - John Coltrane Fools Rush In - Frank Sinatra

How Long Has This Been Going On - George Gershwin I Can't Get Started - Ella Fitzgerald

I Cover The Waterfront - Billie Holiday

I Thought About You - Chet Baker

I'm A Fool To Want You - Frank Sinatra

Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me) - Duke Ellington Lush Life - Billy Strayhorn

My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker

My One And Only Love - Johnny Hartman

My Ship - Ella Fitzgerald

Old Folks - Miles Davis

Our Love Is Here To Stay - Gene Kelly

Round Midnight - Thelonious Monk

September In The Rain - Frank Sinatra

Skylark - Mel Torme

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Dinah Washington Someday My Prince Will Come - Miles Davis

Someone To Watch Over Me - Ella Fitzgerald

Stars Fell On Alabama - Frank Sinatra

That's All - Nat King Cole

The Man I Love - Billie Holiday

Try A Little Tenderness - Ray Charles

You Go To My Head - Diana Krall

Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland

Teach Me Tonight - Dinah Washington

Loverman - Billie Holiday

Mood Indigo - Duke Ellington

Moonglow - Nat King Cole

Nearness Of You - Frank Sinatra

Stella By Starlight - Miles Davis

You Don't Know What love Is - Chet Baker Unforgettable - Nat King Cole

Popular jazz. The hits!

It Had To Be You - Harry Connick JR

My Baby Just Cares For Me - Nina Simone L.O.V.E. - Nat King Cole

Moondance - Van Morrison

Summertime - George Gershwin

The Girl From Ipanema - Astrud Gilberto

It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing - Duke Ellington Blue Moon - Rodger’s & Hart

Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra

Fever - Peggy Lee

New York, New York - Frank Sinatra

Desafinado - Antonio Carlos Jobim

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore - Duke Ellington

A Foggy Day - Ella Fitzgerald

Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles

I Got Rhythm - George Gershwin

I’ve Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra

Lady Is A Tramp - Frank Sinatra

Night & Day - Frank Sinatra

So What - Miles Davis

Stormy Weather - Etta James

Take Five - Dave Brubeck

Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin

Moon River - Frank Sinatra

Hello Dolly - Louis Armstrong

Dream A Little Dream - Ella Fitzgerald

Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles

At Last - Etta James

Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin

Sway - Michael Bublé

Just A Gigolo/I Ain’t Got Nobody - Louis Prima

(Take The) A Train - Duke Ellington

What A Difference A Day Made - Dinah Washington

Bossa Nova/Latin - Brazil and beyond

Corcovado - Jobim Desafinado - Stan Getz Triste - Jobim

Chega De Saudade - Jobim Mambo Inn

So Danca Samba - Jobim

Wave - Jobim

Watch What Happens - Jobim Mas Que Nada - Sergio Mendes St Thomas - Sonny Rollins Once I Loved - Joe Henderson One Note Samba _ Jobim Manha de Carnaval - Luis Bonfa Meditation - Jobim

Summer Samba - Marcus Valle

Be-Bop - 50s 60s Jazz

Donna Lee - Charlie Parker

A Night In Tunisia - Dizzy Gillespie Confirmation - Dexter Gordon

Doxy - Sonny Rollins

Four On Six - Wes Montgomery

Jitterbug Waltz - Eric Dolphy

Joy Spring - Clifford Brown

Moose The Mooche - Charlie Parker

My Little Suede Shoes - Charlie Parker One 'O Clock Jump - Count Basie Poinciana - Ahmad Jamal

Road Song - Wes Montgomery

Sandu - Clifford Brown

Scrapple From The Apple - Charlie Parker Stolen Moments - Oliver Nelson Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock Canteloupe Island - Herbie Hancock Yardbird Suite - Charlie Parker

Sunny - Bobby Hebb

Mercy Mercy Mercy - Cannonball Adderley

More Jazz

All Of Me

Don't Get Around Much Anymore Almost Like Being In Love

Bye Bye Blackbird

Canteloupe Island

The Days Of Wine & Roses

On The Sunny Side Of The Street Stompin' At The Savoy

Satin Doll

A Weaver Of Dreams

Time After Time

My Romance

Like Someone In Love

I Remember You

How High The Moon Embraceable You

Black Coffee

I'm Beginning To See The Light Autumn Leaves

Everything Happens To Me Here's That Rainy Day

I Thought About You Honeysuckle Rose

They Can't Take That Away From Me Christmas Songs

All I Want For Christmas Is You

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Jingle Bell Rock

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Last Christmas

Let It Snow

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting...) Jingle Bells

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Sleigh Ride

Winter Wonderland

White Christmas

Frosty The Snowman

It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Santa Baby

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

For background music events I bring a small battery powered speaker so I’m fully self contained, no power needed. For bigger events and events where it’s a more upbeat vibe, just one power socket for my PA system.


What information do you require about a venue?

Just the name, postcode and a contact number.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes


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

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Playing with Sir Paul McCartney. Terrifying and thrilling at the same time. Venue wise Ronnie Scott’s, Smalls in New York and the harbour festival in Singapore.


What's your favourite type of event?

No particular favourites but I really like playing outdoors.


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

I’ve been professional for over 30 years. Started in bands and it just continued from there.


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

Stevie Wonder, Prince, Sonny Rollins, Rufus Wainwright…how long have you got 😀

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I aim to arrive an hour beforehand. It only takes me ten minutes to set up but I like to make sure everything is under control. I usually play 1x120min set for a drinks reception. If it’s more upbeat then 2x45. Happy to fit in with your timings.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, prefer to play outside


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

Of course. I like to work with you to make the musical choices perfect


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Sophisticated, excellent, relaxing, uplifting, smooth

Recent Clients

Martin Benjamin has performed for these clients:

The Jockey Club

Fairfax & Favor

B.B.C

The Nottingham Golf & Country Club

Sir Paul McCartney

England & Wales Cricket Board

NSPCC

The British Council

Specsavers

The O2 Are

Coté Brasserie

Nottingham Playhouse

The Game Fair

Burghley Horse Trials

Badminton Horse Trials

Three Counties Show

Meriden Hotels

York Early Music Centre

Caswell House Hotel, Brize Norton

Peterborough Cathedral

Colwick House Hotel

Aspire Events

Rebecca’s Kitchen

Kirby Muxloe Golf Club

Westpoint Country Show

Lincoln Country Show

Royal Highland Show

Great Yorkshire Show

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Charity Event

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1920s Music

1930s Music

1940s Music

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Jazz

Blues

Dixieland / Ragtime

Latin Jazz

Postmodern Jukebox Jazz

Swing

Christmas

Easy Listening

Background Music

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Disco

Funk

Motown

R&B

Soul

Vintage

Rock

Rock 'n' Roll

Brazilian

Cuban

Latin

Reggae

Salsa

Samba

Ska

Tango

Features:

PAT tested

Lighting system included

Instrumental

100% acoustic (no power)

Can provide battery amplifier

Public liability insurance

DJ / background music options

PA / sound system included

Uses backing tracks

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