Obie Hughes
JAZZ * BLUES * ROCK & ROLL SAXOPHONE WITH GRIT AND SWAGGER
With over 25 years experience performing, saxophonist Obie Hughes has embraced a full and exciting career in music. He has shared the stage with legendary artists such as Chuck Berry, BB King, Kenny Loggins, Joe Cocker, James Brown and also performed behind numerous world renowned acts including Rock n Roll originators Lloyd Price and Roddy Jackson. His career includes a 12 year relationship with Disneyland Entertainment with his former renowned roots Rock & Roll band Rumble King.
Obie has become a staple saxophonist at the largest vintage rock & roll event in the world “Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender”. He performs as a solo artist regularly in Arizona and California at resorts, wineries, corporate and private events. He is a hired saxophonist for several artists in the American rockabilly and blues scene, backing artists like Nick Waterhouse, The Reverend Horton Heat, Abby Girl & The Real Deal, Vicky Tafoya and many more. And be sure to catch him with his new instrumental band “The Cocktail Trio” at small clubs and corporate events as well as with his even newer retro-jump rhythm & blues band “Obie & The Midnights” at Rockabilly-Blues festivals, nightclubs and classic car shows.
For booking solo sax click image or email ellingtonhawk@aol.com
Bands looking for a sax player click image or email Obie direct at ellingtonhawk@aol.com
For booking "The Cocktail Trio" click image or email Obie direct at ellingtonhawk@aol.com