Joel Benjamin
Location: Based in Cape TownBiography

Saxophonist Joel Benjamin is a member of the SA Army band in Cape Town, and used to be employed by the SA Navy band (Cape Town). With a Licentiate qualification from the Trinity College London, Joel has performed as soloist at countless weddings, dinners, corporate functions, etc. He performs acoustically or with backing tracks, playing a range of songs and styles including Jazz standards and favourites, more contemporary pop songs, and some Kenny G inspired numbers!
Apart from performing solo and with military bands, Joel plays on an ad hoc basis with various dance bands, big bands, pop, latin, and jazz bands.
Noteworthy bookings with Five Seasons
- Corporate Staff Day, British American Tobacco
- ABSA Global Diversity Event, Meerendal Estate
- Corporate Cocktail party, Bay Hotel
- IPL Entertainment, DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium
- Corporate Luncheon, Palmiet Valley Wine & Country Estate
- Coronation Fund Managers Conference Cocktail parties, Vineyard Hotel & Nitida Estate
- Roof Wetting Function, Advents Communications
- Pre-World Cup cocktail event, Bay Hotel
- Willowbridge Lifestyle Centre Promotional events
- Harvey World Travel Gala Dinner, Lord Charles Hotel
- Numerous weddings, private parties and events
Client Feedback
...he played beautifully – adding great ambience welcoming the guests to the evening.
Carrie Rose, Event Organisation
Please could you extend my thanks to Joel for his excellent work on Saturday – he was a pleasure to work with.
Nancy Hoepner, Echo Events
Dit het baie goed gegaan en Joel was fantasties! Hy was betyds, so professioneel en almal het die musiek vreeslik baie geniet!
San-Marie Vogel, Advents
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