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) |
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.
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
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.
Just the name, postcode and a contact number.
Yes
Yes
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.
No particular favourites but I really like playing outdoors.
I’ve been professional for over 30 years. Started in bands and it just continued from there.
Stevie Wonder, Prince, Sonny Rollins, Rufus Wainwright…how long have you got 😀
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.
Yes, prefer to play outside
Of course. I like to work with you to make the musical choices perfect
Sophisticated, excellent, relaxing, uplifting, smooth
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
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
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
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