The sax - Kevin - has graced the circuit with performances at many
of the top London restaurants and jazz venues, including the 100 Club
on Oxford Street and Pizza Express Jazz Club in London’s West
End and additionally at numerous weddings and private parties.
Born in Dublin, Kevin McMahon received his first saxophone from his
father at an early age and by the late 80’s, Kevin was playing
at notable jazz venues including London’s Mean Fiddler Jazz
Club. His move to the band ‘The Celtic Posse’ saw him
appear at the internationally renowned Montreaux Jazz Festival, Switzerland
in 1995, followed by further tours. Musically, the strongest influence
on Kevin has been the great Stan Getz, arguably the most popular saxophonist
ever.
Kevin’s sound and choice of material veers between mainstream
and modernistic jazz, with ballads and blues; all essentially rendered
towards the romantic and reflecting his classic looks and taste. Kevin
has played alongside luminaries such as the Swing drummer Ian Howarth’s
Messrs Jazz. He has recently also reunited with Ian Howarth who over
the years has had in his line-ups, artists as diverse as members of
the famous Temperance 7; the late harmonica wizard Larry Adler and
Adalade Hall - an ex-duke Ellington vocalist.
A typical performance is for up to 2 hours of music and a small PA
can be provided if required.
Line up & Options:
Solo saxophone with backing tracks - sounds like a small band
Duo with guitar
Suitable
as / for: Wedding music, corporate entertainment, music for the reception,
solo saxophone, saxophonist, jazz musician
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A Foggy Day - George Gershwin
All Blues - Miles Davis
All of Me - Standard
As Time Goes By - Standard
At Last - Etta James
Au Privave - Charlie Parker
Autumn Leaves - Standard
Birdland - Charlie Parker
Black Orpheus - Standard
Blue Bossa - Standard
Body & Soul - Standard
Canteloupe Island - Herbie Hancock
Chega De Saudade - Jobim
Corcovado - Jobim
Cotton Tail - Duke Ellington
Days of Wine & Roses - Henry Mancini
Desafinado - Jobim
Dindi - Jobim
Dolphin Dance - Wayne Shorter
Don't Get Around Much Any More - Duke Ellington
Falling in Love with Love - Rodgers & Hart
Footprints - Wayne Shorter
Freddie the Freeloader - Miles Davis
Georgia - Hoagy Carmichael
Giant Steps - John Coltrane
Girl from Ipanema - Jobim
Green Dolphine St. - Standard
Have You Met Miss Jones? - Rodgers & Hart
How High the Moon - Standard
I could write a book - Rodgers & Hart
In A Mellow Tone - Duke Ellington
In A Sentimental Mood
In The Mood - Duke Ellington
Isn't it Romantic - Rodgers & Hart
It Don't Mean A Thing - Duke Ellington
It Had To Be You - Standard
I Left My Heart In SF - Tony Bennette
Jeannine - Standard
Just Friends - Standard
Lullaby of Birdland - Standard
Maiden Voyage - Herbie Hancock
Mercy Mercy Mercy - Joe Zawinul
Moon & Sand - Bill Engvick
My Favorite Things - Rodgers & Hart
My Funny Valentine - Rodgers & Hart
My Romance - Rodgers & Hart
Night and Day - Cole Porter
Oleo - Sonny Rollins
One Note Samba - Jobim
Our Love Is Here To Stay - George Gershwin
Round Midnight - Thelonious Monk
S Wonderful - George Gershwin
Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
Sea Journey - Chick Corea
So What - Miles Davis
Someday My Prince Will Come - Standard
Song for My Father - Horace Silver
St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins
Stolen Moments - Oliver Nelson
Stompin at the Savoy - Standard
Straight No Chaser - Thelonious Monk
Summer Samba - Standard
Sweet Georgia Brown - Standard
Take Five - Paul Desmond
Take the "A" Train - Duke Ellington
The Way You Look Tonight
There Will Never Be Another You - Standard
They Can't Take That Away From Me - George Gershwin
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Wave - Jobim
What a Wonderful World - Standard
When I Fall in Love - Standard
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"Talented saxophonist who loves performing and brings an elegant
musical backdrop to any event. Charming and accommodating who understands
the importance of each event."
Entertainments Ltd
"Kevin played at our wedding this weekend and was fantastic.
I cannot speak highly enough of him. He set the tone for the wedding
from the very beginning and created just the right mood. Everyone
loved him ....... especially the girls. He was professional, friendly
and very talented. I would have no hesitation in recommending him
to anyone."
S Robinson
In these
musical settings – before and beyond, it is the well informed
view of the present writer that Kevin McMahon has few superiors in
the jazz idiom."
CJB Holme, Jazz Magazine and U.K. Broadsheets writer
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