Andrew Sax Bruell Saxophonist with Backing Tracks

Based in United Kingdom

Braintree, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
Braintree, Essex, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 120 miles

PRICE
from £60 (GBP)

RATED
10 / 10 from 10 reviews

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Price Guide

Description Price
Two Hours playing for up to 30 guests at a birthday party£110 (GBP)
Two Hours playing for up to 100 guests at a Wedding, including early arrival, and arranging a special song.£130 (GBP)
Up to 30 minutes playing to support a marriage proposal£50 (GBP)
Four Hour evening Party for 80£180 (GBP)
Prices do not include travel, which is charged at approx £0.45/mile. London pricing varies depending on transportation and parking options. Above prices are a rough guide. A firm price offer will be made based on precise location, exact service, etc.

About / Biography

Andrew 'Sax' Bruell, Keen Saxophonist and Busker with a huge repertoire (1300+) of well known songs covering a range of genres, styles and Eras, including pop, rock, lively, dance, soul, jazz, sweet/romantic, old time era (1920s - 1980s), church, classical and Christmas music, played against a carefully selected backing track, playing to a small room for an intimate gig or powerful enough for up to a crowd of 300, inside or out, mainly on Alto but also on Bari (deep and groovy) or Tenor (mellow jazz).

I busk for charity but I regularly get approached to play private gigs which I'm happy to do - large parties and events, intimate performances, wedding background music, proposals, funerals, at a club or pub - willing to give a great price for a really pleasant lyrical sound. If you have a special requests for your occasion I can make up fresh arrangements to your specification for nearly all popular songs, just ask when quoting.

I can play up to four hours with short breaks, message me for a complete playlist and a quote.

Reviews (10)

There are currently 10 user ratings for Andrew Sax Bruell

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United Kingdom

Braintree, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Travels up to 120 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 120 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 5 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

I offer all customers the choice from my complete repertoire of 1400+ songs. Here I enclose a sample list of my most requested songs:

Uptown Funk feat Bruno Mars

All Night Long Lionel Richie

You're The One That I Want Newton John Travolta

Happy Birthday Stevie Wonder

I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor Hermes House Band

Is This Love Bob Marley

Red Red Wine UB40

You Know Im No Good Amy Winehouse

(Is This The Way To) Amarillo Tony Christie

Happy Pharrel Williams

Shape Of You Ed Sheeran

Fly Me To The Moon

Forget You Ceelo Green

Get Lucky Daft Punk

I Feel Good James Brown

Isn't She Lovely Stevie Wonder

Jammin Bob Marley

Let's stay together Al Green

Mamma Mia Abba

Purple Rain Prince

Back to Black Amy Winehouse

Giant Ragn'Bone Man

Careless Whispers George Michael

Celebration Kool The Gang

Everything Michael Buble

I Wanna Dance With Somebody Whitney Houston

I'm a believer Smash Mouth

Jubel Klingande

Ladies Night Kool The Gang

Let;s groove tonight Earth Wind and Fire

Livin' On a Prayer Bon Jovi

Mr Saxobeat

Perfect Ed Sheeran

Rule the world Take That

Sex Bomb Tom Jones

Smooth Operator Sade

Thinking Out Loud Ed Sheeran

Three Little Birds Bob Marley

You To Me Are Everything The Real Thing

Ain't No sunshine when she's gone

All About that Bass Meghan Trainor

Don't Worry Be Happy Bobby McFerrin

Empire State of Mind Alicia Keys

Everybody Backstreet Boys

Feel It Coming The Weeknd Daft Punk

Human The Killers

I'm Still Standing Elton John

It's Raining Men

Johnny B Good Chuck Berry

Just The Two Of Us Smooth Jazz

Kingston Town UB40

Love Is In The Air

Lovely Day Bill Withers

Mambo No 5

Mr Brightside The Killers

Mustang Sally

Oh, Pretty Woman Roy Orbinson

One Step Beyond Madness

Rudimental These Days

September Earth Wind & Fire

Shout Out to My Ex Little Mix

Shut Up and Dance Walk The Moon

Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay

Spandau Ballet Gold

Summertime George Gershwin

Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond

This Is What You Came For Calvin Harris ft Rihanna

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

For larger, longer gigs, I require mains power (although I have an off-grid setup available on request)
I cannot perform outdoors in excessive wind, or any rain. I can bring a pop-up gazebo if necessary.
Depending on the logistics of the venue I can perform for an intimate event in as little as 1m x 1m. For a loud event with dancing my sound system and instrument storage needs around 2m x 3m to safely operate.


What information do you require about a venue?

I will need to know the exact location of the venue after booking. Prior to booking I will need to know of any noise restrictions (eg. sound limiters, requirements to use installed sound system); Parking availability onsite or very nearby (particularly for larger, noisier gigs where carrying 40kg speakers a long distance is not practical).


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I will bring along all sound equipment required. If you book me to play recorded music as well as sax, I will bring along some modest lighting equipment, if more is required please contact me and I can arrange a full setup.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, my sound system is capable of playing music when I am not playing, and I can play your choice of music for the whole evening if required, please explain your requirements at the time of booking and I'd be happy to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

A played a wedding drinks reception for 100 people at the RAC club, Pall Mall, London, which was a fantastic balcony venue.


What's your favourite type of event?

I love playing many events to mark special occasions in people's lives; birthdays, weddings, and proposals are all exciting, but I also understand the importance of other occasions such as funerals. And I get regular gigs playing Jazz in Restaurants.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

Just before I retired from a stressful office job I took up the saxophone, and on retirement I started busking to raise money for local charities. People wanted to hire me to play for them and I haven't looked back, having played over 100 gigs in the last 3 years.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

I like a wide range of music reflecting my life's experience from Elvis, to Elton to Ed Sheeran. I rather like 'Fly Me to the Moon' and it seems to work at jazz events, weddings and many other happy occasions.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Depending on the number of guests and the occasion, I can set up in 10-35 minutes. My typical booking is for two hours (with a 1 minute break) however I offer my clients the opportunity to extend up to 4 hours playing (unless I have another commitment), and many of them take me up on this as they are enjoying my music. The price for playing longer once I have arrived is relatively modest. I prefer not to travel for hours to play for a very short time, however if there is a special reason for a short performance (eg. a proposal) I'm always willing serve if available.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, I'm used to playing outside. In case of the risk of inclement weather I will bring a gazebo, and can lend one to you if required.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Absolutely, every client has a different idea and musical experience in life , so I give each client the choice to pick from my complete 1400+ song setlist. Alternatively, I am happy to recommend a setlist if clients prefer, as long as I know what kind of music or vibe they are looking for this is also successful. I can also learn new songs at client's request, up to four per gig (for a fee), and for a wedding booking I assume you will require a special song and/or arrangement, and price accordingly. I can also play along with your DJ, provided I can get in contact with him to work on his setlist in advance.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Most say I make a beautiful, amazing sound (but please check out my sound as every saxophonist sounds different); that I am professional in my approach, and that I play with passion and enthusiasm.

Recent Clients

Andrew Sax Bruell has performed for these clients:

I don't reveal the names of my clients who are mainly private individuals.

I typically take on about 40 gigs a year including

- Corporate Events (including local railway promotion, and Sax Brunches at a French Restaurant chain)

- birthday parties around London and the home counties ages 1 - 90 years

- Wedding receptions

- Surprises for birthdays and proposals

Venues

Andrew Sax Bruell has performed at these venues:

The RAC Club, Pall Mall

Exclusive Mayfair clubs

Cote Brasserie (Bishop's Stortford and Chelmsford)

A local Sushi and Salad Restaurant

Pubs

Railway Trains (promoting local branch lines on a 'music train')

Braintree Town Hall (events for the elderly)

Private Clubs

Wedding Venues

Private Gardens and homes

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