CALLY JONES
Wedding and Events Saxophonist
A solo saxophone performance is the perfect way to add that extra sparkle to your wedding or special occasion. It's unique, classy and fun, and goes a long way towards creating that 'no-expenses-spared' feel without overloading the budget. Solo saxophone music is ideal for your wedding ceremony as well as light entertainment for your wedding breakfast, photographs or drinks reception, and is certain to be a real highlight of your day.
I perform a variety of jazz, soul, swing and pop classics. Each song is performed with a professionally recorded backing track and all sound equipment is provided. I can also offer the opportunity to request a few songs for me to learn specially.
JUST A FEW PHOTOS
BIOGRAPHY
Callan is a talented young musician with a love of all styles of music. Starting at the age of seven and mastering the clarinet he very soon decided that the saxophone was the instrument for him. He has performed with many jazz bands and orchestras. He has a repertoire covering the 1930’s up to the present day, providing a varied programme of jazz, swing and ballads for your entertainment.
Ideal music for your wedding, anniversary, party or other event. Callan will use a PA system to play his professional backing tracks with background music between sets if required. A two hour programme can be 3 x 40 mins. or 2 x 60 mins. or whatever suits your occasion.
REVIEWS AND TESTIMONIALS
“It was a pleasure to have Callan join us for our Wedding Showcase on Sunday 26 January. His musicality for the event was just right and his choice of repertoire was the perfect background to create a relaxed atmosphere for the guests. I would have no hesitation in recommending him as a suitable act for a wedding reception – he even dueted perfectly with a Michael Buble tribute act who was also performing here on the day”. Lynne Wicks Events Co-ordinator, The Concorde Club, Eastleigh
Hi Callan, just wanted to say again thanks so much for performing at our wedding at the Langstone hotel last weekend, all our guests commented on how fantastic and refreshing it was to listen to you play the saxophone for us that evening and how professional and smart your set up is. Ben and I were so impressed with your rendition of Muse's Unintended for our first dance, sounded brilliant on sax, thanks so much for the effort you went to to adapt it to sax for us! We couldn't have been happier, and would highly recommend you to others for providing unique entertainment for weddings and special events. Thanks again & best wishes x
Megan & Ben Coventry , Wedding, Langstone Hotel, Hayling Island
Thank you Callan for playing at our wedding on Saturday, so many of our guests commented on how amazingly talented you are, you made our wedding that extra bit special, I would highly recommend you to anyone, thanks again, from Nikki and Luke x
Callan, I just want to say how wonderful you were on our wedding day! You were a fabulous musician!
We have had many compliments about how amazing you were and great choices of music! Thank you again! Hannah and Kean Van Greunen
“Thanks so much Callan. You are fantastic everyone loved it. Well done. You have a very bright future ahead. Thanks again for making our day even more special”
Elaine and Richard, Wedding, Waterlooville Football Club
“Our guests were commenting on how much they enjoyed your performance, and comments to this effect, were included in the many thank you letters we received. For this reason, we have no hesitation in recommending you as a first class, and very reliable Performer.” Linda and Nigel, Garden Party, Hill Head
Dear Callan
Thank you so much for your entertainment at our reception at the East Horton Golf Club.
Your contact before to discuss our musical requirements and allocated time frames was most helpful as were your suggestions adapting the time sets to make them more effective.
Our guests were most appreciative of your repertoire (especially the swing ones!) and all commented how much they enjoyed the day.
I would have no hesitation in recommending you, as we have nothing but admiration and appreciation of your musical talents.
Sincerely
Mr Kane Halford
Hi Callan,
Thank you very much for yesterday. I thought it went very well and the music was perfect. .
Many thanks,
Alex
Alex Rennie
Parliamentary Assistant & Communications Officer
Alan Mak MP
Member of Parliament for Havant
Callan. Just a great big thank you for entertaining our guests at Eric’s 90th birthday. I must apologise for not recognising your contribution to the event at the time. Many our guests have commented on how your music enriched the atmosphere as you probably saw, we all enjoyed your repertoire! Many are asking where we found you!!
We wish you lots of success in the future and we will certainly watch out for you in Royal Marines parades.
With much appreciation.
Pat & Eric Nixon
Callan played the saxophone at our wedding in September 2018 which really set the mood for our reception. His skills on the saxophone are impressive and it was the perfect addition to our very special day. Thank you Callan!
Thanks
Laura and Tom Cooke
FAQ'S
FEES
Fees can vary depending on event, number of sets required and distance of travel. The usual number of sets is 2 x 1 hour or 3 x 40 mins. or whatever suits you. For weddings a booking form will be necessary and a deposit of £50.00 will be payable with the balance to be paid prior to event date or on the day. The receipt of this deposit will secure your date.
HOW LONG DO YOU TAKE TO SET-UP?
30 minutes.
WHAT TIME DO YOU PLAY?
Any time to suit you, standard prices are for 2 hours of live music.
HOW LONG DO YOU PLAY FOR?
Up to 2 hours, split into sets as required.
DO WE NEED TO PROVIDE ANY EQUIPMENT?
No – my act is fully self-contained.
DO YOU HAVE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE AND PAT TESTED EQUIPMENT?
Yes.
WILL YOU PERFORM A SPECIAL REQUEST?
Yes, as long as I have at least two weeks’ notice, I will learn a special request and it is suitable to play on saxophone or clarinet, if not, then a recording of your special song can be played through my PA system.
HOW MUCH SPACE DO YOU REQUIRE?
Around 2m x 3m.
HOW MUCH POWER DO YOU REQUIRE?
1 x 13 amp (standard) socket.
DO I NEED TO PROVIDE FOOD/DRINKS?
Soft drinks provision is always much appreciated but food is not necessary.
WHERE DO YOU PLAY?
Restaurants, Public Houses, Clubs, Hotels, Wedding Venues, Private Homes, Garden Parties, etc.