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Tenor Saxophonist

James Reinhardt

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About James

Freelance jazz/house saxophonist based in Edinburgh.
Tenor Saxophonist
Edinburgh

Predominantly an alto and tenor saxophonist but also able to play soprano, baritone saxophone and clarinet (including bass clarinet). Diploma level at both instruments, classically trained but experienced in a wide variety of jazz, function and DJ sets. Alto saxophone 1 for the Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra, for whom I have also played baritone saxophone. I also regularly play in pit bands for musicals around Edinburgh, such as Edinburgh University Footlights' production of Grease during the Edinburgh fringe. I have years of experience in playing in smaller ensembles, such as more traditional function bands and jazz quartets and quintets. I am also experienced in performing with DJs at various events. Some of the house music I have recorded is available via Spotify on my profile Open to any gigs but prefer saxophone gigs as that is my primary instrument.

James' Song list

Jazz standards:
All The Things You Are
St Thomas
Satin Doll
Take The A Train
Watermelon Man
On Green Dolphin Street
Skylark
Someday My Prince Will Come
Cheek to Cheek
Just Friends
Wave
The Girl From Ipanema
Corcovado
Take Five
Voyage
Fly Me To The Moon
Autumn Leaves
In a Sentimental Mood
Adam's Apple
Footprints
Crystal Silence
A Nightingale Sang in Berkely Square
April in Paris
Beautiful Love
Black Narcissus
Blue Bossa
Chameleon
Maiden Voyage
The Chicken
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Doxy
Giant Steps
My Favourite Things
Red Clay
Song For My Father
House:
Gotta Get Thru This
Don't Call me Baby
The Rhythm of the Night
Professional Widow
Search for the Hero
Dreamer
Mr. Vain
Mr. Saxobeat
Jubel
Everybody (All over the World)
U Sure DO
Going Back to My Roots
Space Cowboy
Love for Love
Beachball
Where Love Lives
Plastic Dreams
Strings for Yasmin
Superstylin
Ain't No Sunshine (Deni Hines)
Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!
40 Miles
Pump Up The Jam
Pop/funk:
Superstition
Uptown Funk
I wish
Where is My Husband?
Man I need
September
Treasure
Signed, Sealed Delivered
Sir Duke
You are the Sunshine of My Life
Valerie
Just the Two of Us
Use Me

James' Prices

Last updated: 2026

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£62.50
Up to 1 hour£162.50
Up to 2 hours£312.50
Up to 3 hours£437.50
Customer questions

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The Queen's Hall The Jazz Bar The Liquid Rooms People's Leisure Club The Caves Teviot Debating Hall LaBelle Angele Greyfriars Kirk Ps and Gs Church Assembly Roxy

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Grover Washington Jr. David Sanborn Eric Marienthel

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Played in front of 1000 people at The Queen's Hall for a 2-hour Edinburgh University Jazz Orchestra concert

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I'll be flexible with timings overall, especially on the weekend. If it is a weekday event please let me know well in advance if there is a timings change

How much time do you need to set up?

Within 5-10 minutes of arriving

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Very flexible with any set list

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Any instrument I will bring, if the venue has a microphone that would ideal but I can also bring my own

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Absolutely possible
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Blues, Jazz fusion, Modern jazz, Pop, Covers, Funk, Disco, Funk rock, Soul, Classic rock, Pop rock, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing
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Event types:
Concert, Wedding, Bar / Club / Venue event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Composer, Orchestrator, Transcription, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader
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