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Alto Saxophonist

Paul Hollis

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Jazz and Pop Saxophone player perfect for any part of the Wedding Day or Party. Many great Event performances over the last 10 years.
Alto Saxophonist
Nottingham
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Two films, one starring Michael Douglas and Melanie Griffiths and the other with Robson and Jerome, feature in the career of Paul Hollis as a professional saxophonist. Other credits include appearances on, The Generation Game, Talking Telephone Numbers, Pebble Mill and This Morning. Paul has also recorded sound tracks for TV shows and adverts. In the earlier part of his career, Paul was musical director for several years onboard various luxury cruise liners. He has also toured extensively with different artistes including; Bucks Fizz, The Nolans, Dave Willets, Gerade Kenny and Andy Prior. Currently performing all over the UK with the James Williams Show Band as well as solo saxophone events. A new addition to the repertoire is some Ibiza Chillout material including tracks such as Jubel, Despacito and Ain't Nobody.

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Paul's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Ian C
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Paul was fantastic, a really valued addition to our day. He can really play and his range created a fantastic mood during the early stages of the wedding. We can definitely recommend Paul. Thanks again.

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Dilip G
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

Played very well and in an entertaining manner.

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Bruno G
5 years ago, for a Wedding in Thrumpton
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5 out of 5

Thank you so much for playing at our wedding Paul. Not only us, but so many of our guests thoroughly enjoyed you wonderful music! We hope you enjoyed the evening. Kindest regards, Bruno and Sonia

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Nicole M
5 years ago, for a Wedding in Doe Lea
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5 out of 5

We had the best day ever! Thank you for being such a part of our day, you were incredible! I’ve had many people asking me for your number so our guests must been very pleased too! Thanks again, best wishes Nicole x

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Paul's Song list

Pop Songs
A Team
A Thousand Years
A House Is Not A Home
Africa
All Of Me
American Pie
All Night Long
Angela
Angels
A Time For Us
At Last
Armageddon Theme ‘Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing’
Ain't No Sunshine (When She’s Gone)
A Million Dreams
A Whiter Shade Of Pale
Baggy Trousers
Baker Street
Believe
Billy Jean
Blueberry Hill
Blue Suede Shoes
Brown Eyed Girl
Brazil
Carless Whisper
Can You Feel The Love Tonight
Can't Help Falling In Love
Chasing Cars
Come Away With Me
Come Alive
Colours Of The Wind
Country Road (Take Me Home)
Cry Me A River
Dance Monkey
Dancing Queen
Despacito
Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
Don't Stop Me Now
Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Endless Love
Eternal Flame
Everything I Do (I Do It For You)
Happy
Hallelujah
Heartlight
He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
Heartlight
Hello
Hey Jude
How Deep Is Your Love
From Now On
Green Green Grass
House Of The Rising Sun
If I Ain't Got You
Isn’t She Lovely
I Get That Sweetest Feeling
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
I Will Always Love You
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel
I Wonder Why
It Must Be Love
Imagine
Jubel
Just The Way You Are
Just The Two Of Us
Just My Imagination
Killing Me Softly With His Song
Lady In Red
Lean On Me
Let’s Stay Together
Love Is All Around
Man In The Mirror
Marry You
Million Dreams
Moon River
My Heart Will Go On
Nothing Compares To You
One Call Away
One Day Like This
One Step Beyond
Penny Lane
Perfect
Perfect Moment
Pink Panther
Rule The World
Red Red Wine
Somewhere
She's The One
Signed Sealed Delivered
Simply The Best
Sitting On The dock Of The Bay
Sir Duke
Songbird
Shotgun
Someone Like YouSomeone You Loved
Space Man
Stranger On The Shore
Stand By Me
Sweet Caroline
Tears In Heaven
The Greatest Love Of All
To Love Somebody
Tom Hark
Three Lions
That's What Friends Are For
The 'A' Team
The Climb
The Other Side
The Wind Beneath My Wings
The Way You Look Tonight
The Way You Make Me Feel
This Is Me
Thinking Out Loud
Try A Little Tenderness
The Wedding Song
Uptown Funk
Unchained Melody
Up Where We Belong
When You Tell Me That You Love Me
When I Need You
Wind Beneath My Wings
Wonderful Tonight
Warwick Avenue
When You Say Nothing At All
Yesterday
You & I
You Raise Me Up
Your Song
You Are The Best Thing
You're The Inspiration
Jazz Songs
A Day In The Life Of A Fool
A Foggy Day
A House Is Not A Home
Ain't Misbehavin'
All The Things You Are
Almost Like Being In Love
As Time Goes By
Autumn Leaves
Bewitched
Beyond The Sea
Blue Moon
But Not For Me
Bye, Bye Blackbird
Cry Me A River
Cute
Days Of Wine And Roses
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Embraceable You
Fascinating Rhythm
Fly Me To The Moon
Fever
Georgia On My Mind
God Bless The Child
Harlem Nocturne
Have You Met Miss Jones
Hello Dolly
Here's That Rainy Day
How High The Moon
How Insensitive
How Long Has This Been Going On
I Could Write A Book
I Got Rhythm
It's Alright With Me
I've Got A Crush On You
I've Got You Under My Skin
it's Only A Paper Moon
Just In Time
Li’l Darling
Lullaby Of Birdland
Mack The Knife
Moonglow
Moonlight In Vermont
Moon River
Misty
Morning Dance
My Blue Heaven
My Funny Valentine
My Ship
My Way
Night And Day
New York New York
On Green Dolphin Street
One Note Samba
Pick Up The Pieces
Polka Dots And Moonbeams
Putting On The Ritz
Round Midnight
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Over The Rainbow
Satin Doll
Slightly Out Of Tune
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Someone To Watch Over Me
Strike Up The Band
Summertime
Sweet Georgia Brown
Swinging Shepherd Blue
'S Wonderful
Take Five
The Girl From Ipanema
The Lady Is A Tramp
The Nearness Of You
The Pink Panther
The Shadow Of Your Smile
Thou Swell
Wake Up Call
What A Wonderful World
When I Fall In Love
Will You Still Be Mine
Winelight
Big Band Swing
A String Of Pearls
Ain't Nobody here But Us Chickens
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Choo Choo Ch' Boogie
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Hit That Jive Jack
Is You Is Or Is You Ain't
Flying Home
Fly Me To The Moon
In The Mood
It Don't Mean A Thing
If It Ain't Got That Swing
I've Got A Gal In Kalamazoo
Jersey Bounce
Pennsylvania 6-500
One O'Clock Jump
Perdido
Satin Doll
Take The 'A' Train
Tuxedo Junction
Yardbird Suite
Ibiza Chillout
Ain’t Nobody       Felix Jaehn
Jubel                      Klingande
Thank you            VIZE Felix Jaehn 
The Sun                Klingande 
Running               Ridney 
Sun Is Shining     Axwell 
So Close                NOTD 
Book Of love        Felix Jaehn 
Alive                       Klingande 
Punga                    Klingande 
The Party              Joe Stone 
Waiting For         You Avici 
Cheerleader         OMI 
Big Love               Klingande 
Noche-Y-de Dia Enrique Englaise 
This Girl
Jebel
Sax

Paul's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£187.50
Up to 1 hour£300
Up to 2 hours£375
Up to 3 hours£425
Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

No problem at all! Timings can be changed up to a week before your event. If timings are lengthened then a fee change may occur.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, I am able to play songs between my sets

How much time do you need to set up?

I generally ask for 1 hour set up time.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes, I am happy to play anything requested from my set list.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I provide everything I need to perform, which includes PA, Lighting and Stands etc.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I am happy to learn specific pieces providing I feel that I can use them again. It can take a lot of work to learn new material.
Musicianship
Genres:
Christmas, Film / TV music, Jazz, Blues, Modern jazz, Latin jazz, Jazz fusion, Swing, Light music, Ambient pop, Pop
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Fluent sight-reader, Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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