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Simon Bates - Saxophone
For queries and bookings please call 07768 40 60 80 or email simon@simonbates.co.uk
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Bands

Simon runs various bands and can put together any combination of the world’s top musicians and entertainers especially for your event. To obtain the best solution for your party just give him a call on 07768 406080 to discuss your requirements. Some examples of the kind of entertainment he can provide are:

  Party Bands  
Live bands always add great excitement to any party and Simon’s bands certainly will get your guests on their feet. We will discuss your party with you and put together a band suited to the kind of music you’d like played, but he also has two main bands which are extremely popular:

The ‘A’ Team 
The 'A' Team was formed from the house band for the Johnny Vaughan Tonight show and features Simon Cowell’s vocal coach from the X Factor, Craig David’s guitarist, Jools Holland’s bass player, Ronnie Scott’s resident drummer, Simply Red’s keyboard player and of course Simon! This band plays almost any song you can think of and is extremely popular for the more traditional party tunes by artists from the sixties right up to the current chart hits.



Slam!
A more compact guitar led outfit with male vocals. This band has a rockier, raw sound that really packs a punch.




  Jazz Bands  
Whether you need a big band or a trio, Simon can provide you with the perfect combinationHe uses the UK’s top musicians from the BBC Big Band, Jools Holland Big Band, Jamie Cullum and Ronnie Scott’s amongst many others. A fantastic testament to the quality of jazz Simon provides is the Loxwood Jazz and Blues Club which has sold out every evening since its launch.


  Duos  
Simon has a dazzling repertoire and often works with just one other musician to great effect. The line-up could include saxophone, clarinet and flute with piano, keyboards, organ or guitar for maximum variety.


Simon has amazing contacts and knows most of the country’s top musicians and entertainers.  Just give him a call for your own bespoke entertainment package.






Latest News : read more

30th July 2021

***SOLD OUT*** Loxwood's Jazz, Gin & Blues Festival will take place on Sunday 1st August....read more >

30th July 2021

As covid restrictions relax, life in the music business seem too be returning to normal for Simon....read more >

30th July 2021

From September, Simon will be adding Professor of Saxophone to the Army to his role as Professor to the Royal......read more >
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