Having been brought up in a musical environment, it was inevitable that Mike would make a name for himself as an artist in his own right, but not without earning his spots first.
Mike has paid his dues as a sideman over the last fifteen years with the likes of Elkie Brooks, Tony Hadley, Kid Creole, Heather Small, ABC and Sandi Thom.
In 2016, he was asked to work alongside the international brand CREAM as their sax and keys player for the CREAM CLASSICS tour in 2016-2018 with K-Klass and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra which he now continues to do.
A musician from the age of 10, he went on to study at the prestigious Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, where he now teaches saxophone.
His diverse and wide ranging experience have given him kudos amongst his peers and he has become one of the most sought after sax players in the area.
Mike is an experienced, energetic freelance freestyle saxophonist, based in Merseyside.
He has been in high demand in the entertainment sector since graduating from the prestigious LIPA, in 2005.
His particular love of jazz, funk and soul music has allowed him to improvise/freestyle alongside DJs and fellow musicians across the world.
He regularly performs in various venues across the UK, but has also had the opportunity to play in across the world with many household names at some of the biggest venues.
Mike is available to play solo saxophone with backing tracks, or saxophone improvising/freestyling alongside a DJ for:
weddings, drink receptions, corporate events, functions, private parties and club nights.
He has a wide variety of music in his repertoire and is happy to cater for individual requests, whether it be providing subtle lounge 'Ibiza style' chill out lounge background music at drinks receptions, or mingling with guests on the dance floor whilst improvising over funky house tracks alongside a DJ.
Mike can play anything :)
From chilled out background sets to Electroswing, House or Club Classics, Mike has has them all covered!
Heres a recent sample of his repertoire.
It includes (but is not limited to) the following:
Ibiza Style:
Jubel (Klingande)
The man with the red face (Funk Agenda)
Titanium (David Guetta)
I will be here (Tiesto)
Changes (Faul & Wad)
Feel so close to you (Calvin Harris)
Rhythm is a mystery (K KLASS)
This girl (Kungs vs Cookin')
Homeless (Mr belt & Weezol)
Waves (Mr Probz)
Leave the world behind (Sweedish House Mafia)
Calabria (Rune)
All cried out (Blonde)
Lovestory (Bushwacka)
Finally (ce ce Penniston)
Show me love (Robin S)
etc
Q: How long does setup take?A: Not long at all, its basically a plus in a play type of thing! Q: What are your space and power requirements?A: 2 x Sockets for my sax microphone and Effects Q: Do you take requests?A: yes, if I know them....
Versatile saxophone player for all kinds of events
Having been brought up in a musical environment, it was inevitable that Mike would make a name for himself as an artist in his own right, but not without earning his spots first.
Mike has paid his dues as a sideman over the last fifteen years with the likes of Elkie Brooks, Tony Hadley, Kid Creole, Heather Small, ABC and Sandi Thom.
In 2016, he was asked to work alongside the international brand CREAM as their sax and keys player for the CREAM CLASSICS tour in 2016-2018 with K-Klass and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra which he now continues to do.
A musician from the age of 10, he went on to study at the prestigious Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, where he now teaches saxophone.
His diverse and wide ranging experience have given him kudos amongst his peers and he has become one of the most sought after sax players in the area.
Mike is an experienced, energetic freelance freestyle saxophonist, based in Merseyside.
He has been in high demand in the entertainment sector since graduating from the prestigious LIPA, in 2005.
His particular love of jazz, funk and soul music has allowed him to improvise/freestyle alongside DJs and fellow musicians across the world.
He regularly performs in various venues across the UK, but has also had the opportunity to play in across the world with many household names at some of the biggest venues.
Mike is available to play solo saxophone with backing tracks, or saxophone improvising/freestyling alongside a DJ for:
weddings, drink receptions, corporate events, functions, private parties and club nights.
He has a wide variety of music in his repertoire and is happy to cater for individual requests, whether it be providing subtle lounge 'Ibiza style' chill out lounge background music at drinks receptions, or mingling with guests on the dance floor whilst improvising over funky house tracks alongside a DJ.
Mike can play anything :)
From chilled out background sets to Electroswing, House or Club Classics, Mike has has them all covered!
Heres a recent sample of his repertoire.
It includes (but is not limited to) the following:
Ibiza Style:
Jubel (Klingande)
The man with the red face (Funk Agenda)
Titanium (David Guetta)
I will be here (Tiesto)
Changes (Faul & Wad)
Feel so close to you (Calvin Harris)
Rhythm is a mystery (K KLASS)
This girl (Kungs vs Cookin')
Homeless (Mr belt & Weezol)
Waves (Mr Probz)
Leave the world behind (Sweedish House Mafia)
Calabria (Rune)
All cried out (Blonde)
Lovestory (Bushwacka)
Finally (ce ce Penniston)
Show me love (Robin S)
etc
Q: How long does setup take?
A: Not long at all, its basically a plus in a play type of thing!
Q: What are your space and power requirements?
A: 2 x Sockets for my sax microphone and Effects
Q: Do you take requests?
A: yes, if I know them....
Customer reviews for Saxophonist Mike Smith
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Past Customer
Mike Sax at our drinks reception!
Hi Mike Thank you so much for playing. Everyone thought you were amazing. Had such an amazing day. Thanks again Regards Helen & John October 2018
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Past Customer
You made our dream wedding day!
Hi Mike, Thank you for helping to make the day so special, so many of our guests have commented on how fantastic you were. From being a little girl I've always wanted the sax at my wedding and you made that a reality. We couldn't thank you enough. Kind Regards Emma and Dan October 2018
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Past Customer
Lancashire wedding sax!
Hi Mike I just wanted to email to thank you for playing at our wedding on 25/08/2018 at Shaw Hill Golf Club. Our guest commented on how great you were and we loved it too. Sorry for the delay in sending thanks, we have been away for 3 weeks and still getting through all wedding stuff. Thanks again Rachel and Joe 25th August 2018
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