About Ali Sax – professional saxophonist based in Manchester
The consummate musician, Ali Sax is perfect for receptions, drinks parties and background music.
Playing to high-quality backing tracks, his repertoire includes jazz favourites, Rat Pack tunes, classic and current soul and pop. All delivered with smooth style and panache.
View our list of the UK's best DJ & sax groups for hire ➡️
I'm regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Macdonald Hotel in Manchester and Eaves Hall in Clitheroe, Lancashire.
More information about Ali Sax
Previous clients and venues include Thornton Manor (Wirral), Great John Street Hotel (Manchester), Message Trust, Archbishop of York's Palace, Hampton Manor Hotel near Birmingham, Shireburn Arms (Lancashire), Cooperative Bank Head Office, Formby Hall, Stanley Hall, West Tower, Aughton, Scampston Hall, Yorkshire, Knowsley Hall, Radisson Edwardian Manchester, Rolls Royce, Lancashire County Cricket Club (Player of the Year Awards).
Resident in the North West of England, Al has been entertaining crowds for years since the early days of house music. Steeped in the roots of the music – funk soul and disco – his improvised lines push the music to new heights and bring a great response from DJs and clubbers alike.
View our list of the UK's best DJ & sax groups for hire ➡️
His sound is influenced by many players including Maceo Parker, David Sanborn, and Tom Scott. Al is resident at the monthly Venus Classics night in Manchester and at Funky Love in Leeds.
You can catch him playing all over the north and further afield at clubs, bars and private events.
He has entertained clubbers at events by Hed Kandi and Cream and at venues including Sankeys, Digital - Newcastle and Ascension and with DJs including Hed Kandi’s David Dunne, Allister Whitehead, Freemasons, Stonebridge, K-Klass, and house legend Farley Jackmaster funk. Crowds respond to his soulful funky sound everywhere he plays.
Here are just some of the locations where I have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
- Eaves Hall, Clitheroe
- West Tower, Aughton
- Crosby, Liverpool
- Chester
- Aria Suite, Leeds
- Oldham Street, Liverpool
- Forest Hills Hotel, Frodsham
- Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
- Whitley Hall Hotel, Sheffield
- Barca, Manchester
- Marine Hall, Fleetwood
- Stockport Road, Lydgate
- Macdonald Hotel, Manchester
- Royal Toby Hotel, Rochdale
- Oldham
- Whiston, Merseyside, UK
- William Jessop Way, Liverpool
- Castle Street, Manchester
- Stables Lodge, Derby
So if you're looking to hire the finest wedding saxophonist Manchester has to offer, get in touch with Ali.
Reed & Ivory
A saxophone and piano duo based in Manchester, Reed & Ivory is a wonderful new accompaniment for your drinks reception or wedding breakfast.
Two experienced professional musicians who both have a vast experience playing individually at weddings and functions have joined together to offer jazz favourites and modern tunes in a sophisticated swing style.
View our list of the UK's best jazz bands ➡️
The saxophone and piano duo has a wide repertoire and can bring a sparkling backing to any occasion...large or small.
7 Verified Reviews
"I would just like to say how fantastic Ali's performance was - absolutely made our wedding day! Performed throughout our reception along with the DJ and he adapted to any music played - fantastic performance and really was the highlight of the day! Thank you so much, Jodie x"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Ali was fantastic from start to finish on our wedding day. He set the tone with all the types of songs we wanted to hear. He played during our drinks reception and the live music definitely added something special to our big day. I would definitely recommend him to friends and family. There's nothing like the sound of a saxophone to spread a chilled vibe. Ali is also a top bloke and really easy to deal with. Thanks again!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Thank you so much for performing at our charity Wine and Cheese night. The jazz music complemented the evening perfectly and created a wonderful atmosphere for our guests. Thank you for being such a pleasure to work with. I shall be recommending your services to friends and colleagues."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding - You were brilliant! We have had so many compliments for the music - both the saxophone during the reception and the evening band."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Ali was fantastic!!! So glad I picked him he was so friendly as helped us run things smoothly. He was amazing at what he did and everyone has commented how good it was. Will certainly be recommending him in the future thank you again love Sian and Mark."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Ali was absolutely amazing! He played two sets for our wedding. One was in the day when we were arriving at the venue, which was amazing. It was everything we imagined when we came over the bridge and walked up to our venue on the island where he was playing. It was really nice smooth music and then later on he played at the evening party and it was so much fun with dance music mixed into it. He did everything we asked of him & more. Moreover, he really helped make our wedding day the perfect day that it was and everyone was saying how wonderful he was. Very special entertainment. Thank you so much."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Ali Sax was an amazing addition to our wedding. He was so professional, had been in contact when we booked and arrived on the day with no fuss and just played terrific tunes. He was so professional it was a dream. Not only this, but he got everyone in the party mood. We had so many guests that commented on him. I would definitely recommend everyone to book him. 100 out of 10. Book, book, book!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusicSet List
Jazz
A Foggy Day
Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Fats Waller
All Blues – Miles Davis
All The Things You Are – Jerome Kern
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square – Maschwitz and Sherwin
Autumn Leaves – Johnny Mercer
Black Orpheus
Blue Bossa – Kenny Dorham
Body And Soul – Johnny Green
Desafinado – Jobim
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – Duke Ellington
Fever
Fly Me to the Moon – Bart Howard
Georgia – Hoagy Carmichael
Girl From Ipanema – Jobim
Have You Met Miss Jones – Rogers and Hart
I Get a Kick Out Of You – Cole Porter
In a Sentimental Mood – Duke Ellington
It Had To Be You – Isham Jones
I Wish I Knew How – Billy Taylor
Lady Is A Tramp – Rodger and Hart
Let’s Fall In Love – Harold Arlen
Mas Que Nada
Mack The Knife
Mercy Mercy Mercy – Cannonball Adderley
Misty – Errol Garner
Moondance – Van Morrison
My Funny Valentine – Rodger and Hart
Night and Day – Cole Porter
No Moon At All – Evans and Mann
Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Arlen
Song For My Father – Horace Silver
St Thomas – Sonny Rollins
Summertime – Gershwin
Sunny Side Of The Street – Fields and McHugh
Sway
That Ole Devil Called Love – Alison Moyet
These Foolish Things – Strachey & Link
The Nearness of You
The Way You Look Tonight – Jerome Kern
They Can’t Take That Away From Me – Gershwin
This Masquerade – George Benson
What a difference a Day Made – Stanley Adams
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder
Pop / Soul
Ain’t No sunshine – Bill Withers
All Night Long – Lionel Richie
At Last – Sarah Vaughan
Blame It On The Boogie – Michael Jackson
Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon and Garfunkel
Celebration – Kool and the Gang
Crazy Love – Van Morrison
Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
Domino – Jessie J
Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
Everything – Michael Buble
Fields of Gold – Sting
Forget You – Cee Lo Green
For once in My Life – Stevie Wonder
How Sweet It Is – James Taylor
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
I’ll Be There – Jackson Five
I Just Wanna Make Love To You – Etta James
In Crowd – Georgie Fame
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
Kiss -- Prince
Kissing you - Des'ree
Knock On Wood
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Like A Star – Corinne Bailey Rae
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Loving You – Minnie Ripperton
My Girl - The Four Tops
Next To Me – Emile Sande
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Sing It Back - Moloko
Stand By Me – Ben E King
Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – U2
Sunny – Bobby Hebb
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Take Another Piece Of My Heart – Erma Franklin
Tears of a Clown – Smokey Robinson
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
To Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Trouble – Ray Lamontagne
Walk On By – Bacharach and David
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton