Dr. Ian Miako is a Nairobi-based saxophonist performing as Daktari Wa Tarumbeta. Fourteen years on the saxophone, over 100 weddings and events, and a sound that is urban, soulful and made for the room he is in.
Ian Miako, MBChB, Saxophonist
Daktari Wa Tarumbeta is the stage name of Dr. Ian Miako, a Nairobi-based saxophonist who also happens to be a practising doctor. The name began as banter from a friend after a football match loss, and it stuck.
And yes, he plays the saxophone, not the trumpet. The name stuck anyway.
Ian has played the saxophone for 14 years. He started in his high school brass band and spent years playing purely for the love of it.
Around seven years ago he went professional, playing with jazz bands including Ricki na Marafiki and The Untamed Band.
Since then he has performed at over 100 weddings and events.
His venues include Eva's Gardens, Naiposha, Naishola Gardens and Marula Manor. His corporate and institutional work includes the Kenya Bankers Association Chairman's Ball, the African Blockchain Conference and government events.
He has also played a surprise performance in the Senate chambers of Kenya.
His sound is urban and soulful, backed by a large repertoire across Afro, soul, R&B, rhumba and gospel, and he takes requests.
He performs with his saxophone and a wireless microphone, so he can roam, interact with guests and bring the music to them instead of staying fixed on a stage. He also provides sound for events, so you have one less supplier to coordinate.
Ian is based in Nairobi and available for events across Kenya and beyond.
