Born in Birmingham, England, composer, arranger, producer, and accomplished saxophonist Adrian Sanso-Ali has captivated audiences on two continents since his first onstage performance at age 8.

ADRIAN SANSO-ALI

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After studying classical piano and clarinet, Adrian was eventually introduced to the saxophone at age 13 by legendary jazz saxophonist Andy Hamilton MBE, and he and his younger brothers soon became The Rossello Brothers, known as Birmingham’s youngest jazz group.


Since then Adrian has led a number of other music groups, including the Smooth Jazz Quartet (2003-2004), and has starred in a number of shows, including a tribute to Tina Turner with Swedish blues singer Mia Lexie (2006-2007). Adrian played first alto sax with the Orquidea Big Band in Mallorca, Spain, from 1999 to 2003, and was a member of the show choir The Young Ambassadors, with whom he toured the USA a number of times between 1992 and 1996.


Adrian has collaborated with countless international artists during his career, from a number of musical genres. These include Spanish Pop stars David Bustamante, Merche and David deMaria, New Age pianist David Michael Bilowus, Jazz saxophonists Andy Hamilton and Molly Duncan, Asian Underground producer TJ Rehmi, Jazz pianists Miquel-Angel Perikas and Ruben Andreu, DJs Des Mitchell and Oscar Romero, Contemporary Christian artists Ross Jutsum and Judson Oliveira, the Ambassador University Chamber Orchestra, and a number of Big Bands. His audiences have been equally varied, ranging from prison inmates to the King and Queen of Spain!


Adrian specializes in the saxophone, performing on a black chrome-plated B&S Alto and a curved Yanagisawa Soprano, both unique instruments. The Alto is his preferred instrument for soul, rock and jazz; his "baby" sax is used primarily to play Kenny G-style ballads, on which he can hold a single note for up to nine minutes using circular-breathing!


Adrian is based in Majorca, Spain, and is available for local or international bookings as a live or studio session musician or as a solo or group act. With a wide range of experience in the entertainment industry (Past jobs range from classical pianist to jazz saxophonist, instrument repairman to sound technician, drum teacher to band leader, and Majorcan folk dancer to Michael Jackson impersonator!), Adrian is a versatile musician who can identify with the different aspects of the entertainment world. He is at home in any musical genre and in any music group formation. He loves working with other musicians and is known for his musicianship.