Andy ‘Junior’ Parker is a solo artist and saxophonist that simply loves being on stage. And with sincerity and charm, Andy brings to life some of the soul classics of days gone by. With a gift for being on stage, behind the mic and as a saxophonist - Andy is one of the most wondrous jazz acts around.
Andy delivers belting sax solos to complement his soulful, bluesy singing voice and charismatic nature to be the perfect personality and talent for corporate or wedding entertainment. With over forty years of experience in the entertainment industry, Andy knows what an audience wants and brings it with swagger and star quality to have audiences dancing, singing and swaying through the evening.
A highly skilled instrumentalist, Andy’s presentation is truly distinctive. His blend of singalong songs, jazz, blues and dance floor classics makes him a versatile and widely lauded act. With a setlist that covers Motown, dance and soul hits from the 50s through to the present day; such as 'Lovely Day' by Bill Withers, 'How Sweet It Is' by Marvin Gaye, 'Save the Last Dance' by The Drifters, 'How Deep is Your Love' by The Bee Gees, 'Sweet Caroline' by Neil Diamond; film classics such as 'I Wanna Be Like You' from The Jungle Book and 'Shake a Tail Feather' from The Blues Brothers; and more modern tracks such as 'Crazy' by Gnarls Barkley, 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams and "Black'n Gold" by Sam Sparro.
Andy backed the biggest name visiting US soul acts in the 1970s while the 80s and 90s brought recording opportunities and performances throughout Europe and Australia. Andy has built up a reputation among the leading brass musicians in the country. Andy has appeared on television alongside Ray Charles and shared the bill with BB King, Kylie Minogue and many more. Andy supplies saxophone and backing vocals for some of the UK’s leading tribute acts; Totally Tina, Buzz D’Angelo as James Brown and Maxine Mazumder as Dusty Springfield.
Andy Junior Parker is an adept performer able to bring a comprehensive stage show to large or more intimate audiences. He has proved hugely popular for special occasions such as weddings, award ceremonies and product launches while becoming a favourite for corporate events.
