Corporate entertainer, saxophonist and live performance artist
Corporate event planners, festivals, venues, luxury hospitality groups and clients seeking a sophisticated, high impact live music experience.
Judy Brown is a celebrated South African saxophonist and composer known for her vibrant blend of jazz, Afro-fusion and contemporary electronic sounds. A graduate of the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Music degree specializing in Jazz Arrangement and Composition, she has developed a distinctive artistic identity rooted in technical excellence and genre-blending creativity.
Her breakout moment came with the launch of her debut album Liquid Sax, a project that fuses mid-tempo funk, Nu-Disco beats and nostalgic 80s grooves layered with her signature smooth saxophone melodies. The album’s rooftop debut at the Grand Daddy Hotel was hailed as one of the hottest album launches of its time, cementing her place as an in-demand live performer.
Judy has collaborated with many of South Africa’s most respected musicians and is widely recognized for her role in the Afro-fusion band CODA, as well as her standout performances in Barnyard Theatre productions. Her stage presence is magnetic, and her ability to cross musical genres has earned her a loyal following.
Judy Brown launched her debut album, Liquid Sax at The Grand Daddy Hotel’s Rooftop. I have no doubt that this was the hottest album launch I have ever attended. I would forecast that she is going to be in high demand’
Judy holds a Bachelor of Music degree from UCT, specializing in Jazz Arrangement and Composition.
As a soloist and collaborating with some of the country’s most esteemed performers, Judy has featured at numerous high-profile events around South Africa.
Judy Brown popular role in the Afro-fusion band, CODA as well as her performances in Barnyard theatres, has earned Judy her house-hold name.
Judy’s debut album, Liquid Sax, has been extremely well received by her fans. This album is a fusion of mid-tempo Funk and Nu Disco beats. It provides old school 80’s grooves, overlaid with velvet saxophone melodies.
Judy’s live shows feature DJ Matthew D, dancers and Visualist, Alastair
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This brief showreel-style clip spotlights Judy Brown performing a segment of “Rainbow Child” on solo sax. The video focuses on her smooth tone, confident stage presence and the emotional clarity with which she phrases each line. Although short, the performance captures her signature blend of jazz influence and contemporary flair, demonstrating why she is a sought-after corporate entertainer and live instrumentalist.
The visuals highlight Judy in performance mode, delivering melodic lines with precision and ease. Her musicality and expressive control shine through as she shapes the melody with warmth, fluid transitions and a polished modern sound.
The clip serves as a concise but impactful showcase of her live style, ideal for clients wanting a quick sense of her performance energy and sonic identity.
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