Kevin McMahon
Kevin has graced the circuit by 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.
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 often performs as a solo saxophonist playing to backing tracks but is available in different sizes of ensemble from a duo with piano / duo with guitar and other combos from duos to bigger bands.
If the client has a specific song they would like played Kevin can more often than not, accommodate the request.
Example of his very vast repertoire -
Fly me to the moon
Bye bye blackbird
Georgia
Summertime
Satin doll
Girl from Ipanema
Desafinado
Blue moon
Smoke gets in your eyes
Night and day
Autumn leaves
Misty
Swing and Sinatra classics
... plus many more
