Backing tracks
I produce backing tracks for my gigs and my YouTube Channel. Some of them can be purchased here. I can also do custom productions of your song choice (depending on my schedule). Email us with your needs and we'll check my availability and send you a quote.
Click here to go directly my shop (Trutrax)
Clicking on the videos below will playback the video with all saxophones included -
the product you purchase will not have the lead saxophone included.
EVENTS & GIGS
If you're looking for an affordable entertainment option for your next event, you're in the right place. This is my "solo" offering. I perform a wide variety of music from chilled background music to uptempo music to get the party started. Below is a selection of the kinds of music I perform. My repertoire is extensive but I don't really cover 'Rock' or harder styles of music. They can however be played in my breaks if needed.
Below is a selection of examples of some of my repertoire I might play at your event. It's my job to read the crowd and situation though, and do my best to play what 'works'
If you're looking for an affordable entertainment option for your next event, you're in the right place. This is my "solo" offering. I perform a wide variety of music from chilled background music to uptempo party music. Once the dance-floor is pumping I also offer a 'DJ' service as well. Below is a selection of the kinds of music I perform. My repertoire is extensive but I don't really cover 'Rock' or harder styles of music. They can however be played in my breaks or for dancing if needed.
Solo gigs
Fields Of Gold - (Sting)
Budapest (George Ezra)
Wicked Game
I'm On Fire
Jika (Mi Casa)
Somebody That I Used To Know
Fireball (Pitbull)
Watermelon Sugar
ReCordings
Session Work/
If you're looking for any kind of saxophone work on your next project, let me put something down for you. I am 'ready to go' with Logic Pro X. I play Alto, Tenor and Soprano saxes. Solo parts, textures, growling tenor or sweet soprano, I've got you covered.
I can also arrange and record a kick-ass horn section with trumpet and trombone added.
Mail me for pricing and specifics: info@brendanross.co.za / brendanrossza@gmail.com
Also feel free to contact me via facebook / messenger / instagram
I produce backing tracks for my gigs and my YouTube Channel. Some of them can be purchased here. I can also do custom productions of you song choice. Mail me with your needs and I'll put together a quote.
Each song has a watermarked, full length demo version for you to listen to the arrangement.
The 'stereo' version is available for purchase.
about
Brendan began learning music as a young boy and by the age of 13 he was performing for small audiences.
Age 17 - wrote and recorded two signature songs for Radio Algoa.
Won the prize for "best talent" at the 'On The Go Show'.
1992 - joined the South African Air force band and began studying light music part time at the Pretoria Technicon.
1995 - attended Berklee College of music in Boston U.S.A
Completed the Berklee performance program - was awarded a scholarship.
Began working with a local jazz band Light Years (SA).
1998 played at Commonwealth games in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) with the Vusi Khumalo band.
2000 - joined Johnny Clegg's band (Savuka) playing sax, backing vocals and keyboards.
Enjoyed extensive travels to all corners of the globe, playing prestigious events, sharing the stage with well-respected artists and performed for large audiences.
With Clegg - headlined the opening of the Montreal Jazz festival main stage for a live audience of 125 000 people. Other highlights (with Clegg) include playing at the 46664 HIV/AIDS awareness concerts in Tromso (Norway) and George (South Africa), Nelson Mandela's 80th birthday, performing with Peter Gabriel, Brian May (Queen), Annie Lennox and the Corrs to mention a few.
2006 - set up a home recording studio.
Wrote, recorded and produced channel logo music for SABC Africa.
2007- formed a joint venture and Co-wrote, recorded and produced SABC 3 Theme music with business partner Concord Nkabinde, as well as many other television series
Performed live and recorded multiple television and DVD performances with top artists from South Africa.
Afro Café,"Dis my Storie", "Deur die Mukke" (2007 & 2008), Gospel Skouspel (2008-2019), "Bring Jou Hart", "Hart vol Drome" with Theuns Jordaan and Juanita DuPlessis, Afrikaans is Groot (2017-2022), Versnit (2012-2022)
2010 - released his first solo record to great critical acclaim, featured top SA musicians.
2019 - began Youtube channel making saxophone music
artists worked with include:
Johnny Clegg, Ladysmith Black Mambaso, Peter Gabriel, Brain May, Concord Nkabinde, Dan Siegel, Robbie Jansen, Soweto string quartet, Vikki Sampson, Stef Bos, Theuns Jordaan, Vusi Maglasela, The National Symphony Orchestra, Claire Johnston of Mango Groove, Elvis Blue, Juanita Duplessis, Steve Hoffmeyer, Dozy, Lionel Bastos, Kate Normington, Laurika Rauch, Mathys Roets, Vusi Khumalo, Anna Davel, V.(idols finalist), the late TK, Sipho Mchunu, Jennifer Jones,Karen Zoid, Nianell, Bok van Blerk, Robbie Wessels, Kurt Darren, Eden, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Appel, Mi Casa, Die Heuwels fantasies, Francois van Coke, Mafikizolo, Soweto Gospel Choir, Mzanzi Youth Choir, Ndlovu Youth choir,Arno Carstens, Riana Nel, Jesse Clegg, Sipho Hotstix Mabuze, .....
