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Brendan Ross

SAxophonist, VOCALIST,
keyboardist, arranger,
Producer

Backing Tracks
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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.

Sheet Music

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Sheet music (new)
Beach Banquet

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.

Events & Gigs (new)
Beach Banquet

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

Solo gigs
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Fields Of Gold - (Sting)

Fields Of Gold - (Sting)

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Budapest (George Ezra)

Budapest (George Ezra)

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Wicked Game

Wicked Game

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I'm On Fire

I'm On Fire

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Jika (Mi Casa)

Jika (Mi Casa)

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Somebody That I Used To Know

Somebody That I Used To Know

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Fireball (Pitbull)

Fireball (Pitbull)

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Watermelon Sugar

Watermelon Sugar

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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

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Session Work

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.

ONline lessons

I'm currently not taking on new students - However, I will be presenting online group workshops and classes periodically.  Become a site member to be notified first! Click the member image at the menu bar

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Afrobeats Saxophone | 2 hours | Brendan Ross | (All my Afrobeats up to September 2024)
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Afrobeats Saxophone | 2 hours | Brendan Ross | (All my Afrobeats up to September 2024)

Here's a 2 hour, 10 min compilation of all my Afrobeats titles thus far. (From Sept 2020-Sept 2024). It includes a couple of new ones and a remix of 'People' by Libianca... (I've had to omit a couple of older ones due to copyright issues) Say hi, or let me know what you think in the comments... Get some the backtracks here - http://www.brendanross.co.za Support me and my channel here: https://www.paypal.me/BR8269 You can find some of my music on all streaming platforms. Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3M01zUDEhtQi29cFkqhBhJ?si=sPt7wrJpTTKgCRmjd9zdKw https://www.instagram.com/brendan_ross_za 🎷 Bookings worldwide: info@brendanross.co.za #saxcover #afrobeats #afrobeat Here’s my setup: Alto Sax - Yamaha YAS-875EX Mouthpiece - Various - please search for the individual videos and read the description box for these details. Reed - Various - please search for the individual videos and read the description box for these details. Tenor Sax - Yamaha YTS-480 Mouthpiece - various - please search for the individual videos and read the description box for these details. Reed - various - please search for the individual videos and read the description box for these details. Soprano Sax - Yamaha YSS-675 Mouthpiece - Bari - 60 (hard rubber) Reed - various - please search for the individual videos and read the description box for these details. Live microphone - Shure Beta 98 (often used in these videos) Other microphones sometimes used in studio: Studio Projects C1, DPA 4090, L22 Sphere by Townsend Labs, Xvive U7 All Recordings and Backtrack production done in Apple Logic X Keyboard controller - Novation Impulse 61 Studio Monitors - Adam Audio P11
Feel | Davido | Brendan Ross Saxophone Version
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Feel | Davido | Brendan Ross Saxophone Version

Say hi, or let me know what you think in the comments... Get the backtrack here - http://www.brendanross.co.za Support me and my channel here: https://www.paypal.me/BR8269 You can find some of my music on all streaming platforms. Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3M01zUDEhtQi29cFkqhBhJ?si=sPt7wrJpTTKgCRmjd9zdKw https://www.instagram.com/brendan_ross_za 🎷 Bookings worldwide: info@brendanross.co.za #afrobeats #afrobeatinstrumental #naija Here’s my setup: Tenor Sax - Yamaha YTS-480 Mouthpiece - Berg Larsen (unknown model and size) Reed - Boston Sax shop 2,5 Live microphone - Shure Beta 98 (often used in these videos) Other microphones sometimes used in studio: Studio Projects C1, DPA 4090, L22 Sphere by Townsend Labs All Recordings and Backtrack production done in Apple Logic X Keyboard controller - Novation Impulse 61 Studio Monitors - Adam Audio P11 Ko ba I’ll be on the phone (I’ll be on the phone) Calling you tonight (Calling your tonight) I want make you feel me (I want make you feel me) Make we no dey fight (make we no dey fight) I no wan sleep alone (no wan sleep alone) Wanna hold you tight (wanna hold you tight) Water full my eyes (water full my eyes) But i’ll be alright (but i’ll be alright) Forever O ma la tan (Anyhow) O ma gba O ma ke tan Ibebe idi e O ma shitan o Say dem go feel it (Ye) Dem do run it down Dem go hold it down Dem go Say dem go feel it Dem do run it down Dem go hold it down Dem go I be talking to myself (I be talking to myself) And I no even notice (I no even notice) She gat me feeling like a zombie (feeling like a zombie) And she dey shoot like chuck norris (she dey shoot like chuck norris) The way she put her body down (she put her body down) You got me falling truly (gat me falling truly) I just touched down (I just touched down) Wanna see you now (Wanna see you now) Cause have been on the phone (have been on the phone) Calling you tonight (Calling you tonight) I want make you feel me (I wanna make you feel me) Make we no dey fight (Make we no dey fight) I no wan sleep alone (no wan sleep alone) Wanna hold you tight (wanna hold you tight) Water full my eyes (water full my eyes) But i’ll be alright (but i’ll be alright) Forever O ma la tan (Aya!) O ma gba O ma ke tan Ibebe idi e O ma shitan o Say dem go feel it Dem do run it down Dem go hold it down Dem go Say dem go feel it Dem do run it down Dem go hold it down Dem go
Tattoo | Loreen | Brendan Ross Saxophone version
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Tattoo | Loreen | Brendan Ross Saxophone version

Say hi, or let me know what you think in the comments... Get the backtrack here - http://www.brendanross.co.za Sheet music: Tattoo https://www.musicnotes.com/l/gNzKm Tattoo https://www.musicnotes.com/l/zNzKn Support me and my channel here: https://www.paypal.me/BR8269 You can find some of my music on all streaming platforms. Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3M01zUDEhtQi29cFkqhBhJ?si=sPt7wrJpTTKgCRmjd9zdKw https://www.instagram.com/brendan_ross_za 🎷 Bookings worldwide: info@brendanross.co.za LYRICS I don't wanna go But baby, we both know This is not our time It's time to say goodbye Until we meet again 'Cause this is not the end It will come a day When we will find our way Violins playin' and the angels cryin' When the stars align, then I'll be there No, I don't care about them all 'Cause all I want is to be loved And all I care about is you You're stuck on me like a tattoo No, I don't care about the pain I'll walk through fire and through rain Just to get closer to you You're stuck on me like a tattoo I'm letting my hair down I'm takin' it cool You got my heart in your hand Don't lose it, my friend It's all that I got Violins playin' and the angels cryin' When the stars align, then I'll be there No, I don't care about them all 'Cause all I want is to be loved And all I care about is you You're stuck on me like a tattoo No, I don't care about the pain I'll walk through fire and through rain Just to get closer to you You're stuck on me like a tattoo No, I don't care about them all 'Cause all I want is to be loved And all I care about is you You're stuck on me like a tattoo No, I don't care about the pain I'll walk through fire and through rain Just to get closer to you You're stuck on me like a tattoo All I care about is love Oh, oh, oh All I care about is love You're stuck on me like a tattoo #saxcover #loreentattoo #tattoo Here’s my setup: Alto Sax - Yamaha YAS-875EX Mouthpiece - Beecher Metal 7 Reed - Boston Sax Shop 2,5 Live microphone - Shure Beta 98 (often used in these videos) Other microphones sometimes used in studio: Studio Projects C1, DPA 4090, L22 Sphere by Townsend Labs All Recordings and Backtrack production done in Apple Logic X Keyboard controller - Novation Impulse 61 Studio Monitors - Adam Audio P11
Nervous | John Legend | Brendan Ross Saxophone Cover
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Nervous | John Legend | Brendan Ross Saxophone Cover

Say hi, or let me know what you think in the comments... Get the backtrack here: http://www.brendanross.co.za Get the Sheet music here: https://www.musicnotes.com/l/HtgKX Support me and my channel here: https://www.paypal.me/BR8269 🎷 Bookings worldwide: info@brendanross.co.za LYRICS Adrenaline runnin' through my veins and my skeleton when you say my name And the high, no it never goes away Like jumpin' out an airplanes and swimmin' with the sharks That existential feelin' when you're starin' at the stars There's a hurricane in my head But the lightnin' in my heart makes it worth it Yeah, I still get nervous When you walk through the door And you look in my eyes Yeah, it feels, yeah, it feels like the very first time I can fall for you forever, I'm certain 'Cause I still get nervous When your lips hit my lips and the fireworks fly Sendin' sparks through the air, like the Fourth of July I can fall for you forever, I'm certain 'Cause I still get nervous Every time, every time we touch It's like paradise, fell down from above And the high, even too much ain't enough, no, no Like flyin' in the fast lane, no headlights in the dark That existential feelin' when you wonder what you are Got a wild wind in my head But the butterflies in my heart make it worth it Yeah, I still get nervous When you walk through the door and you look in my eyes Yeah, it feels, yeah, it feels like the very first time I can fall for you forever, I'm certain 'Cause I still get nervous When your lips hit my lips and the fireworks fly Sendin' sparks through the air, like the Fourth of July I can fall for you forever, I'm certain 'Cause I still get nervous Oh, you walk in so perfect And my heart short circuits No I don't deserve this That's why I still get nervous When you walk through the door and you look in my eyes Yeah, it feels, yeah, it feels like the very first time I could fall for you forever, I'm certain 'Cause I still get nervous When your lips hit my lips and the fireworks fly Sendin' sparks through the air, like the Fourth of July I can fall for you forever, I'm certain 'Cause I still get nervous I, I, I still get nervous You can find some of my music on all streaming platforms. Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3M01zUDEhtQi29cFkqhBhJ?si=sPt7wrJpTTKgCRmjd9zdKw https://www.instagram.com/brendan_ross_za #saxcover #nervous #johnlegend Here’s my setup: Tenor Sax - Yamaha YTS-480 Mouthpiece - Berg Larsen (unknown model and size) Reed - Boston Sax shop 2,5 Live microphone - Shure Beta 98 (often used in these videos) Other microphones sometimes used in studio: Studio Projects C1, DPA 4090, L22 Sphere by Townsend Labs All Recordings and Backtrack production done in Apple Logic X Keyboard controller - Novation Impulse 61 Studio Monitors - Adam Audio P11
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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, .....

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