"Saxophonist playing a combination of Popular songs, Jazz, or accompanying DJs for club sets. "

About the Act:

James On Sax is a very talented musician with an incredible ear for the perfect melody line. Combine this with his aptitude for sight reading complex sheet music and you have quite the musician on your hands! Based in West-Yorkshire and available to hire at weddings, corporate events and club nights across the North of England, James On Sax has a wealth of experience performing at events of all sizes.

His varied service for weddings and functions can include any combination of popular contemporary songs or Jazz, whilst also regularly performing alongside a DJ as a member of our Sax+Decks team. As a soloist, James can provide a PA system with backing tracks at any point during your event and be able to move swiftly to different parts of the venue if required.

In addition to his solo performances, James On Sax also performs with many top quality band, playing Jazz or Pop sets. Known for his flexible approach when it comes to music repertoire, James is happy to take requests in advance for e.g. a first dance and/or walking down the aisle processional music.

James was recently handpicked to appear on ITV’s ‘Keeping Up With The Aristocrats’, performing at the stunning Carlton Towers for Lady’s Emma’s birthday celebration. Check out his videos to a get a true sense of his musicianship and enquire about booking him for your event now!

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Highly-trained, extremely versatile sax player
  • Performs chilled Jazz and Pop tunes
  • Can also perform with a DJ for club nights
Pop and/or Jazz Solo Set
Perfect for background music throughout the day.
Solo saxophonist and backing tracks for 2 x 45-minute sets. PA system and background music between sets provided. Includes requests if applicable. Add extra set(s) for £150. For a band, add £250 per member. This can include any combination of piano, guitar, double bass, drums, trumpet, trombone and vocals.
£ 400
Ibiza style Saxophonists to Accompany DJ
Bring a live element to your evening party!
Includes wireless microphone system to allow roaming on the dance floor. Options to also arrange DJ and/or percussionist/bongos too.
£ 400

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REVIEWS

Lauren Laverne
Channel 4, BBC
Awesome sax skronk skills!
Clive Paris Rozario
AAA Music
‘James On Sax’s tenor saxophone playing is hands down the most impressive and challenging I’ve witnessed in the last few years, and the blasts that drive the opener forward were thrilling.....otherworldly’.
Lance
Bebop Spoken Here
Original material and wonderfully deconstructed jazz standards.... re-affirmed James On Sax as a major new voice in British jazz.
Roger Marsh
Composer
Very interesting and totally engaging pieces... terrific, some of the best sax playing I’ve ever heard... extraordinary virtuosity
Scott Ronan
What Culture
True mastery... At times producing the subtlest sounds whilst at others showing the strength of the instrument.
John Fordham
The Guardian
Saxophonist James On Sax is a resourceful exponent of John Zornian squealings, growling split-note sounds and almost-romantic tenor rumination...
Ivan Hewett
The Telegraph
Beautiful tone
Jazzmann
Magazine
Edgy. earthy, bellicose tenor sax
Morten Schantz
Jazz Pianist and Music Critic
James On Sax is extremely talented and who is on a mission, breaking down the borders of genres

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