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BIOGRAPHY
Baptist Gabriel, professionally known as Saxy G, is a dynamic and accomplished solo saxophone smooth jazz artist. Renowned for his versatility and captivating stage presence, he delivers performances marked by a distinctive sound that is both percussive and soulful. His ability to surprise and engage audiences consistently ensures an exceptional and memorable live experience.
A multi-skilled instrumentalist, Saxy G seamlessly combines saxophone performance with piano and bass guitar. He studied Music Management and Music Technology, equipping him with both artistic and technical expertise. His extensive studio work and numerous appearances at jazz festivals have seen him share the stage with many renowned artists.
Saxy G is highly suited for a wide range of settings, including fine-dining restaurants, elegant lounge bars, open terraces, brunch events, hotel venues, weddings, birthday celebrations, cruise ships, concerts, festivals, and private functions.
He first gained recognition as a highly insightful and skilled sideman, contributing to albums by a diverse range of artists. Today, he is celebrated for his broad repertoire, flexibility, professionalism, and deep passion for music.
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saxy G performs as a solo smooth jazz saxophonist with backing tracks. He has firmly established himself in the music industry as a performer, songwriter, arranger, instructor, and producer.
Here are few songs from my repertoire. I play all these songs and many more as a solo saxophonist, with backing tracks.
(1) Fly Me To The Moon by Frank Sinatra.
(2) Moanin by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers.
(3) Autumn Leaves by Nat King Cole.
(4) L.O.V.E. by Nat King Cole.
(5) Breezin by George Benson.
(6) Take 5 by Dave Brubeck
(7) Soulful Strut by Grover Washington Jr.
(8) Chameleon by Herbie Hancock.
(9) Maputo by Bob James & David Sanborn.
(10) Deeper Than You Think by George Benson.
(11) Cantaloup Island by Herbie Hancock.
(12) Mister Magic by Grover Washington Jr.
(13) Wine Light by Grover Washington Jr.
(14) Spain by Chick Corea.
(15) Night Bird by Shakattack.
(16) Hello by Lionel Richie.
(17) Hero by Enriquo Iglesias.
(18) Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston.
(19) Stuck On You by Lionel Richie.
(20) I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly.
(21) Knocking On Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan.
(22) My All by Mariah Carey.
(23) Suddenly by Billy Ocean.
(24) How Do I Live Without You by Leann Rimes.
(25) Heal The World by Michael Jackson.
(26) Still The One by Shania Twain.
(27) We Are The World by Michael Jackson.
(28) When A Man Loves A Woman by Michael Bolton.
(29) Exhale (Shop Shop) by Whitney Houston.
(30) My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion.
(31) Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You by George Benson.
(32) Hero by Mariah Carey.
(33) Where Do Broken Hearts Go by Whitney Houston.
(34) All My Life by KC & Jojo.
(35) Georgia On My Mind by Ray Charles.
(36) End Of The Road by Boyz ii Men.
(37) Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston.
(38) I'll Be There by Michael Jackson.
(39) I Am Your Angel by R. Kelly & Celine Dion.
(40) Unbreak My Heart by Tony Braxton.
(41) I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston.
(42) So Amazing by Luther Vandross.
(43) I Wanna Know by Joe Thomas.
(44) Ain't No Sunshine by Michael Jackson.
(45) Sweet Love by Anita Baker.
(46) What Can I Do by The Corrs.
(47) Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran.
(48) Killing Me Softly by Luther Vandross.
(49) Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh.
(50) Careless Whispers by George Michael.
(51) What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong.
(52) Red Red Wine by Ub 40.
(53) Another Day In Paradise by Phill Collins.
(54) Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder
(55) I Just Call To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder.
(56) The Girl Is Mine by Michael Jackson.
(57) What's Love Got To Do With It by Tina Turner.
(58) I Wanna Be The Only One by Eternal.
(59) Just The Two Of Us by Grover Washington Jr.
(60) That's The Way Love Goes by Janet Jackson.
(61) Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder.
(62) All Night Long by Lionel Richie
(63) Give Me The Night by George Benson.
(64) High by Lighthouse Family.
(65) Black Or White by Michael Jackson.
(66) Get Down On It by Kool & The Gang.
(67) I'm Coming Out by Diana Ross.
(68) Rhythm Of The Night by Debage.
(69) I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston.
(70) As Long As You Love Me by Backstreet Boys.
(71) Get Lucky by Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams.
(72) Angel by Lionel Richie.
(73) Give Me Hope by Eddy Grant.
(74) All I Do by Kirk Whalum.
(75) Happy by Pharrell Williams.
(76) Part Time Lover by Stevie Wonder.
(77) Fresh by Kool & The Gang.
(78) Caribbean Queen by Billy Ocean.
(79) Celebration by Kool & The Gang.
(80) Thriller by Michael Jackson.
(81) September by Earth, Wind & Fire.
(82) Feel Like Making Love by George Benson.
(83) Beat It by Michael Jackson.
(84) Shake Your Body To The Ground by Michael Jackson.
(85) I Feel Good by James Brown.
(86) Without You by Mariah Carey.
(87) You Are The Sunshine of My Life by Stevie Wonder.
(88) Thinking About Your Love by Kenny Thomas.
(89) Me Love by Sean Kingston.
(90) Beauty and the Beast by Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson.
(91) Besame Muncho by Nat King Cole.
(92) Equinox by John Coltrain.
(93) Feelings by Vigon Bamy Jay.
(94) Take the 'A' Train.
(95) leaving On A Jet Plane by John Denver.
(96) For He's A Jolly Good Fellow by Midnight Orchestra.
(97) Happy Birthday by Stevie Wonder.
(98) My Cheri Amour by Stevie Wonder.
(99) Together Again by Dave Koz.
(100) Upside Down by Diana Ross.
(101) St. Thomas by Sonny Rollings.
(102) Quizais Quizais Quizais by Nat King Cole.
(103) A Night To Remember by Shalamar.
(104) Cheng Fu by Dave Koz.
(105) Dance Monkey by Tones and I.
(106) Ob la di ob la da by The Beatles.
(107) Killer Joe by Benny Golson.
(108) Bliding Lights by the Weekend.
(109) Can You Stop The Rain by Peabo Bryson.
(110) Patapata by Miriam Makeba.
(111) Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin.
(112) Didn't We Almost Have It All by Whitney Houston.
(113) Can't Help Falling In Love by UB 40.
(114) Don't Know Much by Steve Tyrell.
(115) I Need You by Marc Anthony.
(116) If You're Ready Come Go With Me by The Staple Singers.
(117) Jolene by Dolly Parton.
(118) Lean On Me by Billy Withers.
(119) Love On The Brain by Rihanna.
(120) The Closer I Get To You by Roberta Flack.
(121) Watermelon Man by Herbie Hancock.
(122) When I Need You by Celine Dion.
(123) To Love You More by Celine Dion.
(124) Ubuhle Bakho by Ami Faku.
(125) Jailer by Asa.
(126) Bimpe by Asa.
(127) Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Lauryn Hill.
(128) Dance The Night Away by Lionel Richie.
(129) You Remind Me by Usher.
(130) Fantasy by Earth Wind & Fire.
(131) Love On The Brain by Rihanna.
(132) I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash.
(133) Always There by Ronnie Laws.
(134) Be My Man by Asa.
(135) Change The World by Eric Clapton.
(136) East River Drive by Groover Washington.
(137) Friends and Strangers by Ronnie Laws.
(138) Got To Get You Into My Life by Earth Wind & Fire.
(139) Hypnotic by Paul Taylor.
(140) I Swear by All 4 One.
(141) The Wiggle by Earl Klugh.
(142) I Wish by Stevie Wonder.
(143) My My My by Johnny Gill.
(144) That's The Way (I Like It) by KC & The Sunshine Band.
(145) All The Man That I Need by Whitney Houston.
(146) Superstition by Stevie Wonder.
(147) Can We Talk by Tevin Campbell.
(148) And Then I Knew by Dave Koz.
(149) After The Rain by Boney James.
(150) As Ensemble by Stevie Wonder.
(151) Breath Again by Toni Braxton.
152) In The Name Of Love by Dave Koz.
(153) Joromi by Kunle Ayo.
(154) People Make The World Go Round by Styllistic.
(155) Lonely by Ernie Smith.
(156) You Are Everything by Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye.
(157) Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey.
I love playing at all types of events.
I started gigging from a very young age and I have performed at numerous weddings, parties, lounges and events.
Kirk Whalum :- His Saxophone Smooth Jazz Performance have always been a crowd favorite. I like incorporating hits like All I Do into my sets.
I normally get to the venue about an hours and half before an event starts. This gives me enough time to set up. I normally perform 3 × 45 minutes set. I'm always happy to play a bit longer or shorter.
I'm happy to play outside. I do ask for shade and a power supply close to the performance area.
I can learn specific songs before the event, but I will limit that to 5 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from my repertoire or let me choose the music for them.
Previous customers commonly describe my performance as "Extremely Amazing".
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Religious Event
Recording Session
Cruise
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Burns Night
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
1980s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Jazz
Postmodern Jukebox Jazz
Christmas
Church Music
Electronic
Gospel
Background Music
Pop
Covers
Disco
Funk
Motown
R&B
Soul
Tribute
Vintage
Heavy Metal
World Music
Instrumental
Will travel internationally
Uses backing tracks
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