ONE ARTIST. EVERY INDUSTRY.
David TV Barnes is a Grammy-winning saxophonist and horn arranger. He led the horn section, arranged the horns, and played saxophone on Sting and Shaggy's 44/876, winner of Best Reggae Album at the 2019 Grammy Awards. His horn arrangements were performed at the Royal Albert Hall concert celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's 92nd birthday. He performs live saxophone and live sax over DJ tracks for luxury hotels, private events, weddings, corporate and MICE events, and brand programming. He is a big and tall model with national campaign experience. One booking can cover the performance and the on-camera presence, but each is booked on its own merits. He also records hip-hop and vocal music as Taelon Vosges, a separate recording identity. That catalog is linked separately and is not part of the David TV Barnes live-booking offer.
The Musician Who Doesn't Need Rehearsal
I play by ear and I read sheet music. That combination means I figure out music in a live environment instantly — no charts needed, no rehearsal required.
At the Ethereal Show during Art Basel Miami Beach, the staff heard my Grammy credentials and invited me to perform on the spot at a world-class show with essentially no notice. I delivered.
For luxury clients, this is what it means: last-minute requests, first dances, and set changes are handled on the spot with zero rehearsal needed. You get a Grammy-winning saxophonist who adapts in real time.
HIRE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT DUBAI: ONE ARTIST. EVERY INDUSTRY.
Hospitality: Recurring lobby, lounge, brunch, and late-bar programming from one headline act, plus gala and event dates. The schedule is worked out with the property, tailored to its programming needs.
Weddings: Live saxophone from ceremony to afterparty, including live sax over DJ tracks as a 2-in-1 show. Last-minute requests and set changes handled live, with no rehearsal required.
Corporate and MICE: A headline live act for galas, receptions, conference dinners, and brand launches, with on-camera presence available for campaign and content use.
Fashion and retail: A big and tall model with national campaign experience for runway, print, e-commerce, and commercials, available alongside or separately from live performance.
Private and UHNW: Discreet, conversation-friendly sets for private residences and celebrations, booked directly.
Bookings and press: dtvbarnes.com. Partnership briefs: [email protected]. Please include your date, city, event type, and audience size, and you will receive a quote for that brief. No prices are published on this site.
Soundtrack for Hotels, Estates & Private Families
• Live saxophone and curated playlists designed around your interiors, lighting, and guest flow.• Discreet, conversation‑friendly sets for lounges, lobbies, terraces, and private residences.• Available for one‑night engagements, long‑term residencies, and multi‑property collaborations.
Private Bookings & Residencies
For estates, private families, and hospitality groups seeking a bespoke saxophone experience, please share a few details below.
All bookings are handled personally by David via email or text—no agents, no mailing lists
