Available to book from £250 (GBP). For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.
Yusuf Justin Holcroft has ranked as one of the top saxophonists in South Africa. Since arriving in 2004, he established himself on the session and performance scene, working with artists as diverse as Jonathan Roxmouth, Miriam Makeba, Freshlyground, Simphiwe Dana, TKZee, Gang of Instrumentals, the Bala Brothers, Richard Stirton and Chiano Sky, as well as international superstars Richard Shelton and Dave Stewart. Before leaving SA in 2021, he was a regular member of Soul’d Out (Deep House), En Fuego (Salsa) and Swing City, played lead tenor sax in the Johannesburg Big Band, and was prolifically involved in the corporate music scene as well as leading his own quintet
Since returning to the UK in late 2021, Justin has become involved in the local music scene, playing lead alto in the Neil Coley Big Band (Birmingham) and being a regular performer with many of the North West’s top-known function bands and DJs.
Styles:
= areas covered (up to 160 miles)
= free travel (up to 30 miles)
I played a few gigs as the sax soloist with Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics.....amazing to work next to such a genius!
Any event with an audience I can connect with
I have been gigging for over 40 years across multiple genres, working with artists as diverse as Andy Sheppard, Jonathan Roxmouth, Miriam Makeba, Freshlyground, Simphiwe Dana, TKZee, Gang of Instrumentals, the Bala Brothers, Richard Stirton and Chiano Sky, as well as international superstars Richard Shelton, Dave Stewart, and Phil Perry. Before leaving SA in 2021, I was a regular member of Soul’d Out (Deep House), En Fuego (Salsa) and Swing City, played lead tenor sax in the Johannesburg Big Band, and was prolifically involved in the corporate music scene as well as leading my own modern jazz quintet
I normally arrive 1-1.5 hours before performance time and play for either 3x20 or 2x30 minutes - extendable if required
As long as it's summer and not raining!
Clients are welcome to suggest or request favourite songs - I will happily accomodate as far as possible
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