Dominic Saldhana

Dominic Saldhana (b. 1926), fondly called "Uncle Dom", is an Indian tenor saxophonist. He is known for his warm mellow tone and lyrical playing qualities among the Jazz musicians in Bangalore. Renowned for his repertoire and encyclopaedic knowledge about songs, he is gifted with excellent memory.

Dominic was born in Goa. He learnt saxophone in Mumbai. He later on moved to Kolkata and Delhi before settling in Bangalore. His family lives in Goa.

Dominic admires Stan Getz. Influences of Stan Getz and Lester Young are evident in his playing. He uses a Conn 10M tenor saxophone.

Dominic also plays Clarinet and Violin, though he doesn't perform on them in public.

Dominic plays saxophone at Central Park hotel located in Manipal Centre, Bangalore on all evenings, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., except Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On Sundays alone he plays during afternoons 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. He plays mostly Jazz and Pop songs with keyboard accompaniment by Sam.

Samples
*Download song "She's Always A Woman To Me"
*Download song "Sound Of Music"
*Download song "Tennessee Waltz"
*Download song "Power Of Love"

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