ABOUT
Axam, the Saxman
Axam has been playing the alto saxophone in the Maldivian music scene for over six years now, having performed in the Malaysian music scene for well over three years. He has experience with performing at all sorts of events, from corporate parties to weddings, to concert events and featured nights, not only sticking to the conventional jazz and lounge music but to bug band rock and roll as well. With the ability to play with any band at all, Axam is a safe bet for any event to match up to the standards required, with a plethora of reviews and referrals over the many years of service.
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
AND COLLABORATIONS
In Malaysia, some of the people he has performed with include the amazing Lewis Pragasam, the legendary Steve Thornton, Marques Young, sessioning for bands such as FAZZ, Kaya, Armon, Dhol Riderz, Tasha Aleia, SOAP, TMJB, and more. He was the resident saxophonist for Elysium on Friday nights, the Day Dream Pool Party on Sundays at Luna Bar as well as at Supperclub TREC, playing the saxophone for house and techno music.
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In the Maldives, he has performed with renowned musicians such as Mohoj from Zero Degree Atoll, The Corals, Project Groove, Ishan, Soulberry, renowned legend Sameeu, Ziya, and many more.
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By the time of writing, he's performed at over thirty different resorts, including W, Anantara, Taj, Reethi Faru, Reethi Beach, St. Regis, Siyam World, Lily Beach, Vakkaru, Westin, Huvanfenfushi, and many corporate events including the MATATO Tourism Awards. Most of all, you’d see him on the daily when you tune in to the national television channel, where he’s performed for multiple shows alongside legendary artists such as Shifa Thowfeek and more.
Improvising on the go
Comfortable with playing in solo, duo, trio, full band, and alternate ensembles, especially with DJs, Axam has the ability to jump in with any partnered artist to deliver a performance akin to a rehearsed one.
Sax for all occasions
Catering ambient music for private dinners, conducting a show together with crowd interaction and conversation, backing the in-house team, Axam can facilitate your needs.
Sax. Dance. Sing. Repeat.
Added to performing on the alto saxophone and able to provide backing vocals, Axam can dance as well!