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DJ Plus: More music, more beats, more goosebumps

Thrilling live sets with DJ plus saxophone or DJ plus live musician

ein Duo aus Saxophonist und Gitarrenspieler macht Live-Musik

Do you want to top the musical experience at your event? Would you like a live musical highlight for your event?

Of course, live music is the icing on the cake of my DJ performance. Or the icing on the cake of the live musician's or live band's performance. Be it as a combination of DJ plus saxophone, DJ plus percussion or DJ plus live band, DJ and live performance complement each other perfectly! 

A live musician is a wonderful way to grab your guests' attention. While as a DJ I am usually on duty all the time, the live artist is usually only on stage occasionally for a certain number of songs. For example, at the start of an event, as a link between parts of the event or at the end as a highlight with a transition to the party. The DJ and live artist pass the musical ball to each other and together they become a rousing act.

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DJ plus live: Whether with band, saxophone, percussion, violin or, or, or

With background knowledge about your event - occasion and intention - and if you let me know what you have in mind, I will be happy to make concrete suggestions for DJ plus combinations as a first step. I also take care of the booking of the musician colleagues or take over the communication with the live acts, if desired. It also needs to be clarified how the presentation should be organised: Is there a stage, or should the live musician perform as a walking act while the DJ remains at the turntables? Is there a musical theme that needs to be realised?

I then liaise with the booked live musicians in advance regarding our set lists and the required technology. Whether DJ plus saxophone, DJ plus percussion, DJ plus violin or DJ plus live band, A musical highlight awaits you and your gues

zwei Männer spielen Percussions im Scheinwerferlicht
Photo credit: Ben Flora.

DJ and saxophone - the advantages for your company party

A combination set of DJ and saxophone is a guaranteed party starter at any B2B event.

While a saxophonist alone creates a good atmosphere, DJ plus saxophone together create an energetic party atmosphere that makes the party guests flock straight to the dance floor - and stay there.

How does the interplay of DJ plus saxophone work?

Both parts - DJ plus saxophone - are equally important for the success of the party. As an event DJ, you ensure that the basic mood is set with well-known songs in the background. The saxophonist, on the other hand, is right in the middle: he/she goes straight into the crowd and is therefore a real icebreaker on the dance floor. I always mix the saxophone and background tracks in terms of volume so that the joint sound reaches a perfect level.

What is the advantage of booking a DJ and saxophone as a joint live set?

Every crowd is different. As a DJ, I therefore constantly observe which songs are well received on the day and which are less so. If the guests' attention wanes during a song, I switch to a new song more quickly. Professional saxophonists can react flexibly to this change of direction so that the DJ and saxophone together can keep the mood at an absolute high. This quick reaction is only possible when live musicians play together - pre-recorded playlists or recorded sets fail here.

Which events are suitable for the combination of DJ and saxophone?

A performance by a DJ with saxophone offers a real live show ambience! This combination is therefore perfect for summer parties, Christmas parties, anniversaries and company celebrations. However, this combination also works just as well at events where the participants don't know each other, such as a congress or conference - because the energy of the saxophonist unites the party people on the dance floor straight away.

The DJ and saxophone team is also ideal for welcoming guests before the actual event starts. Here, groovy, jazzy sounds are required in the background, which immediately convey a high-quality atmosphere. Only networking events, where only background music is usually desired, are less suited to a DJ plus saxophone.

How long does a live set by a DJ with saxophone last?

DJ and saxophonist usually play 2-3 sets of about 15 minutes each. Three sets would be about 45 minutes and twelve songs. Incidentally, it is not necessary for us to meet and rehearse before the performance. The saxophone players usually give me a pool of 40 songs that they can play along to. On the day of the performance, I then spontaneously select the songs that fit best from these predefined songs.

DJ Markus Rosenbaum and saxophonist Ben Flora

At B2B events, I enjoy working as an event DJ with saxophonist Ben Flora.

Ben is a trained jazz saxophonist. His great strength unfolds in collaboration with a DJ: the ability to respond to musical moods live, pick up on them and develop them further with a keen instinct. The result is a special energy - spontaneous, dynamic and captivating - that creates a lively and unique atmosphere at every event.

Ben has been accompanying high-quality corporate events for many years - from elegant gala evenings, exclusive receptions or company parties to modern brand presentations. His playing is characterised by precision, expressiveness and creative professionalism.

This makes us musical partners for events that value quality, authenticity and emotional vibrancy.

Photo credit: Ben Flora.
Photo credits: Amin Afify

DJ plus live musician for events that will be remembered

The combination of DJ plus live musicians offers an extraordinary opportunity to enhance the musical setting of your event by having the DJ and live musicians perform together. This unique combination creates a dynamic atmosphere in which beats and live instruments merge together.

The musicians - be it saxophonists, percussionists or singers - play in perfect harmony with my DJ beats, creating a lively and energetic sound that immediately captivates guests. This form of joint live performance makes for an unforgettable event where the music sets become a highlight.

DJ with live musicians for different moods

As a DJ, I can play with individual live musicians, but also with a small band. For example, I've often played together with musician Amin Afify, who many people may recognise from "The Voice of Germany" or the "Let's Dance" tour. Amin is an excellent singer, guitarist and pianist and together we have a lot of opportunities to perform different styles of music.

As a result, we can create the right atmosphere for any event and can also switch from background music to a party atmosphere within an event. Amin also has the option of bringing in other live musicians such as a violinist, cellist or percussionist. This turns us into a DJ plus live band and entertains at a high level at events.

Photo credits: Amin Afify
Photo credits: Amin Afify

From chilled to energetic: DJ and live musicians

The DJ and live musician team can be seamlessly integrated into various event formats. At company parties or gala evenings, for example, the musicians can complement the DJ sounds with chilled-out live elements. This creates an elegant, high-quality atmosphere, especially at dinner or during the arrival of guests. Later - when the evening takes place on the dance floor - they amplify the energetic DJ beats with their live playing, creating real, thrilling highlights at the party.

This combination is more than just musical sound reinforcement - DJ and live musicians stand for captivating performances that pick up and activate guests on an emotional level. The combination of DJ and live musicians is particularly suitable for exclusive events where a unique and personalised experience is required that guests will remember for a long time.

Enquire me for your party now

I will be happy to advise you on which DJ-Plus combination suits your event and take care of booking all the live musicians!

Enquire me for your party now

I will be happy to advise you on which DJ-Plus combination suits your event and take care of booking all the live musicians!