JAZZ SAXOPHONISTS

ABBEY ARTICO
Based in Johannesburg
Vibrant and full of personality, Abbey is a well know saxophonist with over 17 years of performance experience which includes theatre productions, jazz bands, orchestras and pop groups. She studied jazz at the University of Cape Town and Light Music at Technikon Pretoria and was very quickly snapped up by theatre producers to begin a 12-year run of theatres nationwide. MORE

DAVE HOLLAND
Based in Johannesburg
Dave has become one of Johannesburg's most demanded saxophone players since arriving from the UK in 2006. He is often seen performing across the country or on TV with well known artists including Loyiso, Danny K, Emanuel Castis and Timothy Moloi. Away from the busy session industry, Dave draws upon extensive international experience and performs in more intimate settings ideal for the elite corporate or wedding environment.. MORE

DEBI - IN THE MOOD
Based in Cape Town
Debi is a professional musician and plays the Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute and Keyboard. She studied at the Royal College of Music, London. Whilst in London,  Debi played at The Barbican, The Festival Hall and Saint John's Smith Square. She  is also a 'Fellow' of Trinity College, London. Debi's music will add a stylish and tasteful atmosphere to any Launch, Wedding, Conference, Party, Corporate Dinner, Christening, Christmas Celebration, etc. MORE

GARY SLETCHER
Based in Cape Town
Saxophonist / songwriter Gary Sletcher comes highly recommended for weddings, corporate functions, fashion shows or just about any occasion where music is needed countrywide. As a young musician he toured extensively and performed all over - from Cape Town to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Swaziland and Mozambique.  He later furthered his studies in music theory and performance and passed with distinction. More

IVAN MAZUZE
Based in Cape Town
Born and educated in Maputo, Mozambique, saxophonist Ivan Mazuze came to Cape Town in 2000, where he is currently based. Ivan has performed with top internationally acclaimed artists, including Jimmy Dludlu, Judith Sephuma, Mlungisi Gegana, Dereck Schippers; as well as top bands such as Tucan Tucan and Loading Zone. He has been featured at numerous international music festivals, including the International Jazz Festivals in Cape Town, and the Joy of Jazz Festival in Grahamstown. MORE

JOEL BENJAMIN
Based in Cape Town
38-year old saxophonist Joel Benjamun is currently a member of the SA Army band in Cape Town. Prior to this he was employed by the SA Navy band (Cape Town). Apart from performing with military bands, Joel plays on an ad hoc basis with various dance bands, big bands, pop, latin, and jazz bands. MORE

MARC DE KOCK
Based in Cape Town
One of South Africa's top Saxophonists, Marc de Kock graduated from UCT College of Music in 2000 with an Honours degree in Jazz performance. At age 19 his was chosen to tour with the National Youth Jazz Band to New York to represent his country. More

MIKE LAATZ
Based in Cape Town
Mike Laatz started playing drums at the age of 12, and saxophone at 16.  Although he has had no formal music training, he taught himself to read music at a young age, and has had a long and varied music career, having played with virtually all the well-known jazz musicians in both Durban and Cape Town. He specialises in mellow, melodic standards, but occasionally ventures into wild and wooly rock ‘n roll (to blow the cobwebs out of the saxes). MORE

RIKE COETZER
Based in Johannesburg
Alto Saxophonist Rike Coetzer started her professional career by performing at the Centurion Lake Hotel as resident musician, and did some freelance work with various pop bands; Avalanche, Scandal, Worx, Big Bands; Bonzai Big Band, SAAF Big Band, and saxophone quartets. Her repertoire ranges from classical to pop and jazz. More

SIMON BATES
Based in Cape Town
Simon Bates' impressive career as a saxophonist started at Grade 8 Royal Schools Classical for Saxophone in 1995, where he also gained musical colors in the same year. He was also saxophone leader for St. Andrews College Orchestra and Stage Band. In 1995 he was selected for the Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Orchestra, where he has been involved in ever since. MORE

VICKY GODDARD
Based in Durban
Vicky has been involved in the professional music industry over the past 15 years. She has performed extensively with the Barnyard Theatre group as well as appearing as a soloist with the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra and the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra. MORE