About Ali Sax – professional saxophonist based in Manchester
7 reviews
Booked 40 times on FixTheMusic ⚡

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.

I'm regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Macdonald Hotel in Manchester and Eaves Hall in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

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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.

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, Lancashire
• West Tower, Aughton
• Crosby, Liverpool
• Chester
• Aria Suite, Leeds
• Oldham Street, Liverpool
• Forest Hills Hotel, Overton Hill, Frodsham, UK
• Hallé St Peter's, Blossom Street, Ancoats, Manchester, UK
• Whitley Hall Hotel, Sheffield
• Barca, Manchester
• Marine Hall, Fleetwood
• Stockport Road, Lydgate
• Macdonald Hotel, London Road, Manchester
• Royal Toby Hotel, Rochdale
• Oldham
• William Jessop Way, Liverpool
• Castle Street, Manchester
• Stables Lodge, Grassy Lane, Burnaston, Derby

So if you're looking to hire the finest wedding saxophonist Manchester has to offer, get in touch with Ali.

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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.

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7 verified reviews

"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!"
– Thomas Clarke, 21 December 2022, wedding in Cheshire
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“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."
– Kate and John Brunning, 11 July 2022, wedding in North Wales
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"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!"
– Natasha Jolly, 1 March 2022, wedding in North Yorkshire
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"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."
– Sian Hickman, 6 July 2021, wedding in Liverpool
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"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."
– Louise Anderson, 14 December 2020, charity event in Manchester
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"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."
– Sarah Briscoe, 25 March 2020, wedding in West Yorkshire
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"I would just like to say how fantastic Ali's performance was - absolutely made our wedding day! Performed throughout our reception along to 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
– Jodie Greene, 28 September 2019, wedding at the Aria Suite in Leeds
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