Biography
Award-winning Selmer-artist Tom Hornig is a world-class saxophone player whose ability to combine a jazz sensibility with Middle Eastern music traditions has made him an invaluable asset to some of the Middle East’s premier artists such as Charbel Rouhana, Ziad Rahbani and Hiba Tawaji. A profoundly creative composer and performer, Hornig is taking his unique skill set and artistry to the UAE, where has recently been granted the coveted golden visa. He is American and French educated and currently holds the position of professor at the Lebanese Conservatory in Beirut.
The remaining artists in his ensemble are highly sought after session musicians who have all performed together for many years.
Tom is available for festivals, concerts, recordings, high-end corporate and private functions.
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Musician
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Double Bass, Saxophonist
30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Acoustic, Arabic, Ballad, Be Bop, Blues, Brazilian, Carols, Cha Cha, Christmas, Classical, Classics, Commercial, Contemporary, Covers, Easy Listening, Funk, Fusion, Jam, Jazz, Oriental, Pop, Salsa, Samba, World Music
Clubs & Pubs, Festival, Public Event, Corporate Event, Private Party, Exhibition
French, English, Arabic
Awards and Recognition
Endorsed for the UAE Golden Visa by Dubai Culture
2021
Endorsed by Selmer as a "Selmer Artist"
2014 to present
Group Members
Nareg Abajian
Piano / Keyboards
Raffi Mandalian
Guitarist
Fouad Afra
Drummer
Jacques Estephan
Bass
Experience
Thomas has performed and recorded prolifically throughout the MENA region and Europe. So much so that he has, unquestionably, performed and recorded with more artists from the region that any other western musician in history. Please visit: www.tomhornig.blog
1994-2022
Song list
- An experienced session musician, large repertoire
- Mr. Hornig is classically trained and with decades of experience, capable in any style he has a large repertoire in addition to being an excellent reader. Hornig also doubles on flute and clarinet.
Requirements
- Thomas Hornig Quartet Techical Rider
- ***Technical Rider - Thomas Hornig Quintet
- HERE IS A LIST OF EQUIPMENT THAT WE RECCOMEND.
- Please let us know what you could make available for us based on the suggestions we have given you here.
- FOR SOUND SYSTEM:
- - 1 CONSOLE MINIMUM 24 INPUTS / 4 AUX / SOUNDCRAFT OR EQ
- MICROPHONES:
- Drum Set:
- - 1 MICROPHONE SET (SHURE or AKG). If a set is not available, a bass drum (kick) microphone and 2 to 4 SHURE SM57/58’s will do.
- - - 1 OR 2 high quality (Shure?) overhead condenser microphones (ON STANDS) for ambient sound take.
- Sax and Flute
- - 1 MICROPHONE SHURE SM81 OR EQUIVILENT (ON STAND)
- Voice
- - 1 MICROPHONE SHURE SM81 OR EQUIVILENT (ON STAND)
- Acoustic Bass
- – 1 Di Box
- Keys
- – 1 Di Box
- MONITORS:
- - 5 MONITORS MEYERSOUND OR L’ACOUSTIC OR MARTIN-AUDIO 15 INCH
- - 2 SIDE-FILL MARTIN-AUDIO, 15 INCH WITH STANDS OR EQ
- STAGE SET-UP:
- Stage size: 3meters X 4 meters
- I own two Neumann mics good for live gigs: Neumann TLM 102, and TLM 103
- Rides will vary dependent on circumstance. Still if the venue is small a bass amp, small drum set, mixer and two side fill speakers will do. Beyond this and for larger numbers of guests, a sound engineer will need to contact me.
Packages
Thomas Hornig Jazz Quartet
Duration:
00:45
Includes:
Well rehearsed, seasoned ensemble capable of playing a vast variety of styles and genres.
No of sets:
0
Excludes:
Backline: Drums set, Guitar & Bass Amp *Sound system may be needed for larger gatherings.
Price
USD 6000
Questions See more
Do you perform originals?
Yes, absolutely, and it would be an absolute honor to have the chance to play our own music for your event.
Can you write arrangements?
Yes. and should you choose to hire pianist Nareg Abajian as part of an agreement with me, you will have hired the best arranger in the Middle East.
Who would you like to choose to play with you?
Usually my preference is to perform with a quartet (Sax, Piano, Bass and Drums) However smaller and larger ensembles can easily be offered. Instrumentation is always flexible. Style is also very flexible and will closely follow client requests.
Can yo play Arabic music?
Yes if in the context of performing with an artist like Charbel Rouhana with whom I have played around the globe for 25 years.