Obie Hughes

Upon arrival: Expect an on time arrival. Discrete set up and sound check. Professional but easy going attitude. Always dressed to impress unless otherwise informal attire is requested.

Performance: Live Saxophone played along with pre-recorded musical accompaniment. Music is amplified with a small PA sound system generally at low volume for small to medium sized rooms or courtyards (2-150 guests). Acoustic performance also available without sound system for intimate settings.
Note: . What I do has a more old school classic vibe performance wise, it’s entertaining but I don’t do a lot of dancing or jumping around. I am a bit more I appreciate your consideration.

SONG LIST:
Ain’t That a Kick in the Head - Dean Martin
Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino
Ain’t That A Shane - Fats Domino
Bye Bye Blackbird - Henderson & Dixon
Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Sleepwalk - Santo & Johnny
Beatnik - The Champs
All of Me - John Legend
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
You Are So Beautiful- Joe Cocker
La Rosita - Coleman Hawkins/ Ben Webster
Your Song - Elton John
Rocket Man - Elton John
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John
Burning Love - Elvis Presley
Can’t Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
Fly Me to the Moon- Frank Sinatra
New York New York - Frank Sinatra
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Stand By Me- Ben E King
How Deep is Your Love - Bee Gees
I Can See Clearly Now - Jimmy Cliff
Petite Fleur- Bechet
Three Little Birds- Bob Marley
Imagine - John Lennon
Just The Way You Are- Billy Joel
Angie - The Rolling Stones
The Mooche - Duke Ellington
I’m Beginning to See the Light - Duke Ellington
Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald
It Don’t Mean A Thing - Ella Fitzgerald
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
Easy Like Sunday Morning - Lionel Richie
The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash
These Boots R Made for Walkin’ - Nancy Sinatra
Strolling’ With Mr. Lee - Lee Allen
Harlem Nocturne - Earl Hagen
Peter Gunn - Henry Mancini
Cleo’s Mood - Jr. Walker
Hold the Line - Toto
With or Without You- U2
At Last - Etta James
Desperado - The Eagles
Yesterday - The Beatles
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Let it Be - a The Beatles
Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Feelin’ Good - Nina Simone
and many more...

With over 20 years experience performing, saxophonist/vocalist Obie Hughes has embraced a full and exciting career in music. He has shared the stage as the opening act for legendary artists such as Chuck Berry, BB King, Kenny Loggins, Joe Cocker, James Brown and also performed behind numerous known acts including Rock n Roll originators Lloyd Price and Roddy Jackson.
Obie is band leader and creator of his artistically theatrical alias Ellington Hawk. Under the Ellington Hawk name, he performs mostly in the western United States and has had many sold out shows in Southern California. He has released one full length album, two EPs and three singles, all available through digital streaming platforms.
Obie also performs regularly with soulful, rhythm & blues band Abby Girl & The Real Deal and has recorded a full length album with the group. You can also catch him on occasion as guest baritone sax player for American artists The Reverend Horton Heat, Nick Waterhouse and U.K artist Jackson Sloan.
Through the years Obie has maintained working relationships with a countless number of musicians, nightclub owners and casinos, including over a decade with Disneyland Entertainment.