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Melanie K.
BirthdayNov 2025Köln
40. Geburtstag
Ich hatte Max als Saxophonisten gebucht. Die Performance war großartig und meine Gäste waren begeistert. Sehr gut Musik Auswahl 😊
DJ and live saxophone for your birthday
A milestone birthday should feel different from any other party. Live saxophone is the easiest way to get there: Max plays the birthday person's favourite song, right in the middle of the room, no stage needed. He has played birthdays like this in Cologne and Witten, and a host from Cologne wrote afterwards that her guests were thrilled.
Request the duo15+
Years of experience
5.0
Average from 155 real reviews
500+
Successful events
Which moments suit the saxophone?
First, the reception: guests arrive, glass in hand, and Max plays soul and pop classics in a lounge style. Second, the surprise: Max appears at the agreed time and plays a serenade. Third, the start of the party: I play the first big hits, Max plays live over them, and by then at the latest everyone is on their feet.
How much do DJ and saxophone cost for a birthday?
For a reception or dinner, there are saxophonists from my team from €250. Max himself plays from €399 in winter and from €449 in summer per hour; two hours cost €599. The DJ package with light and sound starts at €1,790. If you celebrate between November and April, you get up to 30% off the DJ service, depending on the weekday.
How do we plan it together?
You fill in my short DJ questionnaire beforehand and add which songs Max should play. He sends you a list of pieces from his repertoire; he can also learn requests by arrangement. On the evening, Max and I agree when he joins in.
Music for three generations
At a 50th or 60th, children, friends and parents dance on the same floor. I mix live and change genre about every three to five songs so every group gets its songs. If something doesn't land, the next song comes after the first chorus.
Moments that stay
Weddings, summer parties and full dance floors: a few impressions of real events with music, light and personal energy.
Why a well-practised duo?
- Max plays live over my live mixing and reacts to every transition, no saxophone to a backing track.
- He plays wirelessly and moves among your guests and on the dance floor.
- Prepared sets with your favourite songs or spontaneous accompaniment, depending on the moment.
- One contact person for DJ and saxophone.
Line-ups at a glance
- DJ alone: packages with light and sound from €1,790.
- DJ & saxophone: six hours of DJ and one hour of live saxophone from €2,240.
- More saxophone: Max for two hours for €599, for the whole day for €999.
- Saxophone alone: Max from €399 in winter and €449 in summer, saxophonists from my team from €250 for a reception or dinner and from €449 for a party.
What music works with saxophone
The saxophone has the strongest effect over house and dance, over current charts and over sing-along classics. At a reception, Max plays more calmly in a lounge style.
DJ & live saxophone
Spontaneous live improvisation instead of rigid backing tracks.
Watch videos: DJ & live saxophoneYour music. Your party.
An individual music concept with your wishes and no-gos instead of a standard playlist.
See the music styles: Your music. Your party.Entertainment up close
A captivating live performance right among your guests.
Watch videos: Entertainment up closePremium sound & equipment
Professional sound and light equipment for every event.
Stylish, not cheesy
A modern appearance, discreet hosting when needed and music that carries people along, with no embarrassing entertainment or pushy microphone shows.
Watch videos: Stylish, not cheesyMulticultural celebrations
German-Polish, German-Turkish or international: I bring cultures and music styles together in one shared party.
Find out more: Multicultural celebrationsFree first call
In a call without obligation, we talk through your ideas and find out whether the chemistry is right.
Go to the form: Free first callPlanned digitally. Looked after personally.
My interactive questionnaire helps us plan your music wishes and ideas, with personal advice and tips for a perfectly matched celebration.
DJ Kowi's music style
Genres and decades where DJ Kowi is at home
Styles
- Charts & Pop: 4 out of 4 points (very much)
- Afro House: 3 out of 4 points (a lot)
- EDM: 3 out of 4 points (a lot)
- House: 3 out of 4 points (a lot)
- Cologne carnival music: 2 out of 4 points (medium)
- Latin & Reggaeton: 2 out of 4 points (medium)
- Oldies: 2 out of 4 points (medium)
- R'n'B & HipHop: 2 out of 4 points (medium)
- Tech House: 2 out of 4 points (medium)
- Techno: 2 out of 4 points (medium)
- Rock & Alternative: 1 out of 4 points (a little)
- Schlager & party hits: 1 out of 4 points (a little)
Decades
- 2010s: 4 out of 4 points (very much)
- 2020s: 4 out of 4 points (very much)
- 1980s: 3 out of 4 points (a lot)
- 1990s: 3 out of 4 points (a lot)
- 2000s: 3 out of 4 points (a lot)
1 dot = a little 4 dots = very much
The dots show what DJ Kowi likes playing most. At your event, though, what counts is what you and your guests enjoy: we always play your requests, your no-gos stay off, and while mixing live we read the dance floor. If a song doesn't land, it's changed after the first chorus so the dance floor stays full. If you're looking for a pure schlager DJ or an entertainer on the microphone, we're happy to recommend someone from our network, because we prefer to let the music do the talking. Just tell us in a free first call what you have in mind.
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Insights into real weddings and events, with DJ and saxophone
Listen in: High Energy Set
This is what it sounds like when your party picks up speed: 2000s R&B and hip-hop, dancehall, reggaeton and the dance and pop hits of the 2010s.
This is not a fixed running order, it's a sample of the energy and the transitions.
More about the Mixcloud player in the privacy policy (in German).
Venues
Restaurant, party room, garden or hall: Max doesn't need a stage, and I bring equipment that suits the room.
Reviews
What couples, hosts and companies say about us, in their original German
- 5 stars148
- 4 stars7
- 3 stars0
- 2 stars0
- 1 stars0
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Packages & prices
- 1Choose date & occasion
- 2Choose a package
- 3Send a request, no obligation
Sunday to Friday or November to April? Up to 30% off.
Basic
DJ & 1 hour of live saxophone
from €2,240
incl. VAT
6 hours of pure playing timeDJ set-up with mixer, MacBook and wireless microphone
Standard lightingDance floor lighting + DJ table
Standard sound2 speakers · up to 150 guests
1 hour of live saxophone1 personally rehearsed requested song
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Premium
Ambient lighting & 2 hours of live saxophone
from €2,590
incl. VAT
- 6 hours of pure playing timeDJ set-up with mixer, MacBook and wireless microphone
Premium lightingDance floor & ambient lighting- Standard sound2 speakers · up to 150 guests
- 2 hours of live saxophone2 personally rehearsed requested songs
Guestbook phoneThe guestbook that gets funnier by the hour. 😄
Deluxe
Light show, saxophone for the whole day & photo booth
from €3,890
incl. VAT
- 6 hours of pure playing timeDJ set-up with mixer, MacBook and wireless microphone
Deluxe lightingImpressive light show
Premium sound2 speakers + 1 subwoofer · up to 250 guests
Saxophone for the whole day3 hours of playing time, 5 hours on standby- Guestbook phoneThe guestbook that gets funnier by the hour. 😄
Photo boothUnlimited prints, digital images and online gallery
Included in every package
- Transport, set-up and dismantling of the equipment directly before and after the event
- First call (about 30 min.) and final call about a week before the event (about 45 min.)
- Advice on all questions throughout the preparation
- Digital planning questionnaire
- Individual music concept
- Replacement DJ in case of cancellation and backup equipment for emergencies
- All prices incl. VAT
- plus travel (€0.50 per km from Cologne)
- Spontaneous extension possible by the hour, also by the half hour
Contact
Let's make your event unforgettable together
Frequently asked questions
Can we book just the saxophone?
Yes, even without a DJ, for example for the drinks reception.
Will the surprise stay a secret?
Yes. We only talk to you, not to the birthday person.
From how many guests is it worth it?
A saxophone works with as few as 20 guests; a DJ makes the difference from around 30 guests.
What do DJ & saxophone cost?
The Basic package includes six hours of DJ with light and sound plus one hour of live saxophone from €2,240. More saxophone costs €599 for two hours or €999 for the whole day.
How long does the saxophone play, and when?
Usually one hour for a special moment, for example the reception or the start of the party. With two hours or the whole-day option, Max is also there for the ceremony and dinner.
Is the saxophone live or to a backing track?
Live. In the duo, Max plays over my DJ set, and the transitions and tempo come live from me. If Max plays alone, for example at the ceremony, we discuss in advance how he'll be accompanied.
Does the saxophone need extra equipment or space?
No. Max plays wirelessly and needs very little space; my system takes care of the sound.
Can we name requests for the saxophone, for example for our entrance?
Yes. Tell Max your wishes in advance. He'll discuss with you whether a piece fits the set or needs to be learned.
Does it work outdoors too?
Yes, Max plays wirelessly in the garden or on the beach as well. In the rain, saxophone and equipment need a roof.
Tell us your date and place and we'll get back to you with our availability and an offer.
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