Andrew Bruell

Played viola in my youth, under duress. On retirement from a high pressure job I wanted to get back into music again - so taught myself something completely different - Saxophone. Now I play in several bands and busk with backing tracks for charity. After being approached to perform privately, I now play regularly for events ranging from birthday and garden parties, charity galas, proposals, romantic dinner anniversaries to funerals and wedding drink receptions, as well as local government events and at restaurants. I get great comments when I play, aiming for a lyrical tone that expresses the original artist's intention, playing the tune on Alto, Tenor or Baritone Sax depending on the style of piece. I play a wide range of music that takes my fancy up to 1990 (when international business took me away from music for 20 years) then more recent pop as I try to keep up with my family, plus numbers I've learned as requests for prior clients. I've recently started playing with DJs on request, and do play along (rather than the tune) for some popular party numbers, check out my play-along section with Dance and R&B hits Clients are consistently impressed with my professional communication, my flexibility and interest in meeting their needs, including accommodating surprises and special requests, plus my wide-ranging extensive (1700+ song) playlist which is always available for requests on the day. I'm chuffed that many of my gigs now are invites back - I must be doing something right. I'm happy to make a positive difference to people's lives with my second career. Plus, I get great comments about the sound I make and the enthusiasm and passion I bring- check-out my reviews, and my sound. I play Pop, Dance, Rock, Soul, Jazz, Sweet, Old time, Church, Blues and Christmas music. There are a few genres which I'm not so familiar with such as house, garage, RnB, Afrobeat, Electronic and Ibiza Sax While I have learned a few songs in each of these genres from previous requests, if one if these is your main musical interest, you'll find others who specialise in these genres have a more appropriate setlist for you. I don't apply for jobs which would be much for travelling than playing or which are stated as genres I don't play, but always sympathetic to and much more likely to quote for a direct request - and it'll be cheaper, too. If you like my sound and my playlist, please get in touch and I'd be pleased to help if I can. Cheers Andrew 'Sax' Bruell