Maxim Schurakowski, saxophonist for weddings and events. Based in Cologne, booked all over Europe.

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5,0on Google
400+events played
12 yearsat weddings and corporate events
4,000guests at the biggest events
5.0stars on Google

Your wedding day with live saxophone

Whether for selected moments or the whole day: I accompany you exactly the way you want. I carefully tailor the music and sound to you and your guests.

Ceremony
★★★★★
“It was simply the absolute highlight of the evening.”
Kim R., wedding

Listen for yourself

Six different recordings to give you the saxophone vibe and a feel for how it could sound at your celebration.

  • Smooth Operator
    Sade, Lounge
    1:37
  • Sthlm
    Ehrling, Deep House
    1:59
  • Fly Me to the Moon
    Frank Sinatra, Jazz
    1:07
  • Dilemma
    Nelly feat. Kelly Rowland, 2000s party
    1:09
  • Die With a Smile
    Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga, Pop ballad
    0:55
  • Fields of Gold
    Sting, Ceremony
    1:10

DJ + Sax

The DJ plays, I play live on top. Right on the dance floor, among your guests. That is how a good party becomes a night everyone talks about for a long time.

  • House
  • Charts
  • 90s
  • 2000s
  • Hip-Hop
  • Deep House
  • EDM
  • With my regular DJ partners or with your DJ
  • Moving freely through the room, right among your guests
  • For wedding parties, after-shows and company parties

All about DJ + Sax

★★★★★
“You took our celebration to a whole new level.”
Jessica & Dennis W., wedding with DJ + Sax

Corporate events, galas and trade fairs

Subtle music for the reception and dinner, or a party set for the after-show. I play for companies and event agencies, from product launches to events with 4,000 guests.

Booked for events by

  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Bentley
  • McLaren
  • Knipex
  • fischer
  • Vichy Laboratoires
  • Roy Robson
McLaren 750S, vehicle launch
Gala evening in front of a large audience
Bentley, brand event
fischer, anniversary celebration 2025

Anniversary celebration, gala in a city hall or vehicle launch: companies like Knipex have booked me again and again for years. I coordinate schedule, sound and cues directly with you, the venue or your agency.

At home on the finest stages

From the Flora in Cologne to a yacht on the Rhine. I know the venues, their technology and their routines.

  • FloraCologne
  • SchokoladenmuseumCologne
  • RheinterrassenCologne
  • KoelnmesseCologne
  • Hyatt RegencyDüsseldorf
  • Messe DüsseldorfDüsseldorf
  • Hoher DarsbergNeckarsteinach
  • StadthalleWuppertal

Hi, I’m Maxim

“I don’t just play any old songs. I adapt to the mood and the atmosphere in the room and play exactly what you and your guests need in that moment.”

  • Musical familyMy father plays the saxophone, my first lessons came from him.
  • StudiesSaxophone and flute at the ArtEZ Conservatory in Arnhem.
  • CoachingWith Grammy winners Bob Mintzer (WDR Big Band) and Bob Reynolds (John Mayer Band).
  • TodayOver 400 events, from garden weddings to gala shows.

What couples and guests say

Every single review on Google has five stars. Here are a few voices.

5.0
★★★★★

Genuine reviews on Google, most of them from weddings in Cologne and North Rhine-Westphalia.

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“A saxophonist in a class of his own.”
Olaf R.wedding party with DJ

Frequently asked questions

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How long do you play at a wedding?

As long as suits your day: from a single moment like the ceremony to accompanying you for many hours. At the reception a set lasts about 20 to 30 minutes, at the party about 15 minutes.

Can we request our own songs?

Yes. I learn one or two songs that are especially important to you. Beforehand you get a selection of possible songs.

Do you bring your own sound system?

For the ceremony, reception and smaller celebrations I bring speakers and a microphone. At big parties I use the system of the venue or the DJ.

Do you also play outdoors?

Yes, garden weddings, terraces and beach parties are no problem. In case of rain I need a covered spot for me and the equipment.

How far in advance should we book?

Popular Saturdays in summer are often booked 12 to 18 months ahead. Short-notice dates are sometimes still possible, just ask.

What does a performance cost?

That depends on duration, date, location and travel. Every enquiry gets a personal quote, usually on the same day.

Is your date still available?

Tell me what you are planning. I’ll check the date and get back to you with a personal quote.

  1. EnquiryDate, place, type of event and number of guests are enough.
  2. QuotePersonal, matched to duration and schedule.
  3. BookingContract and deposit secure your date.
  4. PlanningSongs, schedule and sound; I coordinate directly with DJ and venue.

You talk directly to me, not to an agency. I usually reply within a few hours.

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