Anna

Anna is a member of Jools Hollands' band & is an international touring and recording artist. Her versatility, experience & exceptional performances make her a firm favourite with clients. Anna can play with backing tracks or alongside a DJ!

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Set List / Repertoire

Classic Pop
24K Magic - Bruno Mars
Can’t Feel My Face - The Weeknd
Can’t Stop The Feeling! - Justin Timberlake
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Lauryn Hill
Empire State Of Mind - Alicia Keys
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Hold My Hand - Jess Glynn
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Last Night A DJ Saved My Life - Indeep
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Promises - Calvin Harris & Sam Smith
Rather Be - Clean Bandit
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
Sing - Ed Sheeran
Sugar - Maroon 5
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
That’s What I Like - Bruno Mars
This Girl - Kungs Vs Cooking On 3 Burners
Toxic - Britney Spears
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Wake Me Up - Avicii
Crazy In Love - Beyonce
Shout Out To My Ex - Little Mix

Soul, Funk, Motown & Golden Oldies
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder
Baker Street - Jerry Rafferty
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams
Diggin’ On James Brown - Tower Of Power
Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Enjoy Yourself - Jools Holland & Prince Buster
How Deep Is Your Love - The Bee Gees
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You - Marvin Gaye
I Got A Feeling - James Brown
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Is This Love - Bob Marley
Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
My Girl - The Temptations
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Put It Where You Want It - Average White Band
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Soul With A Capital ‘S’ - Tower Of Power
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
Use Me - Bill Withers
What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder

Acoustic Hits
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Ain’t Nobody - Jasmine Thompson / Chaka Khan
All My Love - George Ezra
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
All Of Me - John Legend
At Last - Etta James
Attention - Charlie Puth
Bang Bang - Jessie J, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande
Believe - Cher
Bonfire Heart - James Blunt
Can’t Feel My Face - The Weeknd
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams / Frankie Valli
Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra
Crazy - Gnarls Berkley
Despacito - Justin Bieber
Domino - Jessie J
Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight - James Taylor
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Finally - C C Peniston
Finesse - Bruno Mars
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra / various
Grenade - Bruno Mars
Hallelujah - Alexandra Burke
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Havana - Camila Cabello
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - Van Morrison
Hit Me Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley
I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
I Want You Back - The Jackson 5
I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys
Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Lost Without U - Robin Thicke
Love Is A Losing Game - Amy Winehouse
Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson / Justin Timberlake
Mack The Knife - Frank Sinatra
Millionaire - Chris Stapleton
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Murder On The Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis-Bextor
My Girl - The Temptations
No Scrubs - TLC
Price Tag - Jessie J
Problem - Ariana Grande
Rather Be - Clean Bandit
Rhythm Of The Night - Corona
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon
Sing - Ed Sheeran
Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Various
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Summer Of ’69 - Bryan Adams
Symphony - Clean Bandit
This Girl - Kungs Vs Cooking On 3 Burners
Toxic - Britney Spears
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Trouble - Ariana Grande
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Wake Me Up - Aloe Blacc / Avicii
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
You Might Need Somebody - Shola Ama / Randy Crawford

Dance / House / Chart
** Please note this list is for Anna playing over tracks that she provides - if Anna is playing alongside a DJ the list is limitless as she can freestyle over any songs!**
(It Goes Like) Nanana - Peggy Gou
21 Reasons (feat. Ella Henderson) - Nathan Dawe
Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better) (feat. Jasmine Thompson) - Felix Jaehn
All Cried Out (feat. Alex Newell) - Blonde
Body - Loud Luxury
Body Groove - Architechs
Call on Me - Eric Prydz
Came Here for Love - Sigala
Changes - Faul & Wad

Full Biography

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Highlights

* Anna is a highly experienced saxophonist based in Birmingham, but travels UK wide.
* Her repertoire includes current and classic pop hits, funk, soul and Motown tracks, chilled acoustic songs, ibiza lounge vibes and club sax, all performed over high quality custom-made backing tracks. 
* Anna can also be booked to play alongside your DJ (please speak to one of our entertainment coordinators for more info)

Anna is a dynamic and versatile saxophonist whose high-energy, soulful performances have captivated audiences worldwide. A member of Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra and formerly of Brooklyn Funk Essentials, she balances an extensive portfolio career spanning touring, recording, arranging, and education. Anna has toured extensively across the UK and Europe, sharing the stage with legendary artists including Rod Stewart, Joss Stone, Marc Almond, KT Tunstall, Lulu and Eddi Reader. Her performances have been broadcast on major BBC productions, including Later with Jools Holland and Jools’ Annual Hootenanny, and she has appeared on national tours with DJ and presenter Sara Cox.

As a recording artist and session musician, Anna has appeared on albums by Rod Stewart, Jools Holland, Incognito, Brooklyn Funk Essentials, The Anna Brooks Quintet, and many more. A world-class arranger, Anna has worked with no.1 artists Raye, Jade Thirlwall, Joss Stone, and Vic Reeves, among many others. As a music copyist, her work has been featured in the BBC’s Doctor Who and Torchwood and films including Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging and Ridley Scott's Robin Hood.

Beyond her work as a performer and arranger, Anna spent two years as musical director for The Drifters before taking on similar roles for numerous touring theatre productions, including Roy G Hemmings’ Dictionary of Soul.

Anna graduated with First-Class Honours from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where she now tutors in saxophone and improvisation. In addition to her conservatoire teaching, she runs a private teaching practice both online and in person and delivers inspiring workshops and masterclasses across the UK.

Anna Brooks brings passion, precision, and artistry to every note.

Please note: For events in Scotland, Ireland or Abroad, Anna will need to be able to fly to the venue and have a PA sytem in place ready that she can connect to.

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Price from £593 + travel from West Midlands

Based on 1 person performing 2 x 45 minute sets

  • West Midlands From £593
  • East Midlands From £648
  • South West From £648
  • East of England From £676
  • North West From £676
  • South East From £676
  • Wales From £676
  • Yorkshire and the Humber From £676
  • Republic of Ireland From £780
  • Northern Ireland From £795
  • North East From £851
  • Scotland From £933

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59 Customer Reviews

Performance quality: 5 stars
Sound quality: 5 stars
Behaviour: 5 stars
Communication: 5 stars
Audience engagement: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
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Incredible!!

5 stars - Anna (Saxophonist) are Highly Recommended
booked Anna for their event in Bristol March 2025

“Anna was just fabulous!! Couldn’t have enjoyed ourselves more! Already looking at the next event I can book her for. Thank you for an amazing evening!”


absolutely incredible! what a talent

5 stars - Anna (Saxophonist) are Highly Recommended
booked Anna for their event in London February 2025

“just incredible, loved every minute and made the night so much more special x”


Anna was amazing

5 stars - Anna (Saxophonist) are Highly Recommended
booked Anna for their Wedding in Cumbria September 2024

“Anna added the extra sparkle to our evening wedding reception . We loved everything about her ,her performance was fabulous .All our guests commented on her performance and the dance floor was full . She played along with our DJ's who together made it a perfect evening . Anyone thinking of booking Anna for their event or wedding I would highly recommend. A sensational , unforgettable night”


A stunning addition to our wedding day

5 stars - Anna (Saxophonist) are Highly Recommended
booked Anna for their Wedding in Norfolk August 2024

“Anna was just amazing and we couldn’t recommend more. Before the wedding she was in touch and quick to reply to emails, very professional. Lots of music and genres to choose from, we selected a few genres in advance. Very friendly and personal on the day too. Anna played at the drinks reception at our wedding. It was such a fantastic addition to the day. She played beautifully and it brought a soulful energy to a sunny day. It was what we wanted and more. Thanks so much Anna for bringing some beautiful music to our happy day.”


Absolutely Fantastic!

5 stars - Anna (Saxophonist) are Highly Recommended
booked Anna for their Wedding in Northamptonshire June 2024

“Anna played beautifully at our wedding. Her skill and tone were exceptional, with a perfect mix of romantic and upbeat songs. She adapted seamlessly to different parts of our day! Anna was punctual, well-dressed, and communicated efficiently. She coordinated smoothly with our plan and planner on the day and it all went brilliantly. Guests loved Anna's performances, and she engaged the audience well. We received so many compliments and were thrilled with her contribution to our special day. Highly recommend Anna for any wedding or event!”

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