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Serving couples in Warwickshire and beyond, James loves to enhance weddings with beautiful saxophone music. An accomplished saxophonist with a passion for seeing wedding-goers dancing to their favourite tunes, James understands the importance of wedding music. Whether you wish to hear classic jazz standards or distinctive interpretations of modern hits, he has you covered.
Services Offered
While James Burwell Music is headquartered in Warwickshire, he covers weddings in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire and further afield.
James' repertoire features a veritable mixture of pop, jazz, and Ibiza-style songs. From upbeat performances to background jazz, he can adapt his playing style to suit your preferences. His eye-catching wedding package boasts setup time, the performance, a host of state-of-the-art equipment, and travel expenses.
Ceremony
- Performance before the ceremony as guests arrive & are seated
- Aisle Entrance song
- Signing (2-3 songs as required)
- Exit Song
Drinks Reception
- Performance for you and your guests while drinks/canapes are served and photos are taken
- Entrance Song into the Wedding Breakfast
Wedding Breakfast
- Performance for you and your guests during the meal
Evening Party
- Chart topping tunes alongside your DJ
- Usually as 2 x 45 min sets
Additional packages available
- Ceremony & Drinks Reception
- Drinks Reception & Evening Party
- Ceremony, Drinks Reception & Evening Party
*** For quotes, please fill out my booking form at:
https://www.jamessax.com/bookings
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Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
DJ
What is included in the wedding package?
Set up time
Performance (usually in sets of 45 minutes per hour)
All equipment (PA system, mic, backing tracks etc.)
Public Liability Insurance up to £10M
PAT Test Certificates
Travel Expenses
How far in advance should I contact you?
The earlier the better as I can get quite booked up!
What style of music do you offer?
Disco
Jazz
Latest hits
Pop
Other (Ibiza style/House)
Type of musical group:
Solo
Soloist
Size of group:
Soloist
Repertoire:
70s & 80s pop classics like 'Isn't She Lovely' and modern pop covers like 'Levitating'.
Ibiza style tunes like 'This Girl' and 'Jubel'.
Jazz standards like 'Take Five', 'You Make Me Feel So Young'
Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?
Yes of course, as long as I have at least two weeks notice
What's your experience?
James has been playing the saxophone for over 15 years and has been performing at weddings, parties and events professionally for over 3 years
Do you have your own equipment?
Yes
Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?
No
Can you travel?
Yes, bedfordshire,
Buckinghamshire,
Derbyshire,
Gloucestershire,
Hertfordshire,
Northamptonshire,
Oxfordshire,
Warwickshire,
Worcestershire
Is there a charge for travelling?
Yes, 50p per mile
Do you cover more than one wedding a day?
Yes
Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?
Alone
What is the length of time of the act?
Usually one of the following:
1 x 45 minute set
2 x 45 minute sets
3 x 45 minute sets
How much time do you need to prepare for an act?
Usually two weeks notice if I am requested to learn new songs, otherwise I can offer short notice events depending on availability
Do you do open-air acts?
Yes
Do you charge per hour or per event?
Per hour
If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?
Yes
How do you charge extra time?
This would need to be discussed prior
What are the forms of payment?
Bank Transfer only
Reviews for James Burwell Music
Amy W. Sent on 01/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Wow- what can I say… unbelievable!
What can I say! James was unreal and really did get the guests going and working that dancefloor. He was so professional and not to mention an amazing sax player bringing our wedding reception to life! He played a mix of ibiza classics and it was just perfect our guests danced the night away! The most memorable evening! We can’t thank you enough James!
Danielle Sent on 19/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing!!!
Having a sax player at our wedding was a dream of mine and James literally bought that dream to life. He brought the energy and fun to our evening. He interacted with guests. Worked alongside the DJ seamlessly and was just a lovely presence. He’s so talented and it made our evening! Highly recommend James and his Sax 🎷
Holly Sent on 15/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Incredibly talented, friendly and professional - book Mr Burwell NOW!
We booked James to play saxophone at our wedding, from the drinks reception through to the evening party, and it was one of the best decisions we made. He is super talented, incredibly friendly, and set the perfect tone for the entire day.
James brought amazing energy, high vibes, and such a lovely presence. He made everyone feel relaxed and comfortable, and above all, he is a genuinely kind person. There was no pressure at any point, and he completely protected our peace, making everything feel effortless.
He was also very professional in the lead-up, asking for song requests well in advance which helped us feel prepared. One of my absolute favourite moments of the whole day was James playing us into our wedding breakfast with all our guests. It is something I will never forget.
We have already had people messaging us asking for his details, and I could not recommend him more highly. James, you are an absolute legend. Thank you for being such a big part of our day. If you are thinking about booking him, do it. You will be so glad you did!
James brought amazing energy, high vibes, and such a lovely presence. He made everyone feel relaxed and comfortable, and above all, he is a genuinely kind person. There was no pressure at any point, and he completely protected our peace, making everything feel effortless.
He was also very professional in the lead-up, asking for song requests well in advance which helped us feel prepared. One of my absolute favourite moments of the whole day was James playing us into our wedding breakfast with all our guests. It is something I will never forget.
We have already had people messaging us asking for his details, and I could not recommend him more highly. James, you are an absolute legend. Thank you for being such a big part of our day. If you are thinking about booking him, do it. You will be so glad you did!
Jovi Sent on 05/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating
So Much Fun!
James played at our drinks reception and evening party and was just incredible! Our guests absolutely loved him as did we. He is professional and talented and worked so well with our DJ bringing the Ibiza party vibes. We are so glad we booked him and couldn't have asked for any more! It was also really easy to book him and his catalogue of songs is extensive. Thanks again James, you are fab!
Photo credit: Jess Hazlehurst Photography
Photo credit: Jess Hazlehurst Photography
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