Bride’s Wedding Entrance
A walk down the aisle scored live — tender, cinematic and unforgettable.
Celebrating 15 years of saxophone
DR. Jose Sax
Award-winning saxophonist, composer & philanthropist — a soulful, cross-cultural voice fusing gospel, jazz and Afro-soul on a golden alto.
Weddings
Birthdays
Corporate Events
Studio Sessions
Brass Arrangements
Festivals
Destination Events
15
Years on the sax
— The guy in the hat
A soulful voice with a golden alto as its weapon of choice.
Joseph Tinotenda Chinouriri — known to many as Jose Sax — is a Zimbabwean saxophonist famous for a unique cross-cultural style that moves effortlessly from gospel to jazz and beyond. Born into a musical family, he began as a drummer before the saxophone claimed him in 2011.
A strict three-hour daily drill under his Italian mentor, Mr. Gian Carlo, marked the birth of a professional. Since then he has played and recorded for over a hundred artists locally and internationally, toured with the late Dr. Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, and shared stages with the late Hugh Masekela and Benjamin Dube.
Today, Dr. Jose Sax is an award-winning saxophonist and entrepreneur, capped with an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy in Philanthropy & Social Impact. Beyond the sax, he plays piano, mbira, marimba, clarinet and drums.
100+
Artists recorded
90+
Singles tracked
2
Live DVDs
6
Instruments
— Services
Music for the moments that matter.
From a bride’s entrance to a three-hour celebration, a studio session or a brass arrangement — every performance is crafted for the room.
Solo / Acoustic Sets
Birthdays
A surprise appearance or a feature set that turns a celebration into an occasion.
Special Appearances
Proposals, anniversaries, launches, dinners and any moment that deserves a live saxophone.
Short Performances
Focused 30-minute sets for cocktail hours, receptions and ceremonies.
Long Performances
Extended sets of one to three hours for weddings, galas and corporate functions.
Destination Events
Outbound and away-from-home performances — locally, regionally and internationally.
Studio & Creative
Session Saxophonist
Over 90 singles recorded for artists across genres. Versatile enough to play anything the track needs.
Brass Arrangements
Custom brass lines and horn arrangements that lift songs, productions and live shows.
Tuition & Masterclasses
Saxophone coaching from a former Zimbabwe College of Music tutor and long-time school music teacher.
Played for the late Oliver Mtukudzi. Shared the stage with the late Hugh Masekela. Still stretching the boundaries.
Featured on CNN Inside Africa
— The Journey
From drummer to doctor.
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2010
First international tour
Toured England with the Prince Edward School Jazz Band — then still a drummer.
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2011
The saxophone arrives
Inspired by South African saxophonist Hiram Koopman at the Jabula NLCC Conference, and began his professional career alongside Naphtali “Gurity” Chivandikwa.
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2012
Student turned tutor
Joined the Zimbabwe College of Music — and was soon tutoring there. Joined Mabhanan’ana and Zimbo-Ita. The hat became his trademark.
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2013
Italy & a mentor
Second European tour, where mentor Mr. Gian Carlo put him through a strict three-hour daily drill. Performed at UNWTO.
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2014
Intotal Band
Joined the Intotal Band and released the Intotal album. Performed at the First Family wedding and the Victoria Falls Carnival.
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2015 – 16
Festival stages
HIFA, Harare Jazz Festival and Zimpraise. Music teacher at St George’s, Peterhouse & Arundel School.
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2017 – 18
On tour with Tuku
Shows and tours with Dr. Oliver Mtukudzi, including Cape Town. Featured on CNN Inside Africa.
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2019 – 20
Simple Impact
Zimpraise UK tour. Released Simple Impact Album Vol. 1 and created the Tuku Show.
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2022 – 23
Recognition
Legends Night and the Simple Impact Italian Tour. Honoured with the Italian Tenco Award and a Gold Award at Zim Weddings.
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Today
Dr. Jose Sax
Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy in Philanthropy & Social Impact — celebrating 15 years of saxophone.
Collaborations & Shared Stages
- Oliver Mtukudzi
- Hugh Masekela
- Benjamin Dube
- Zimpraise
- Cha Wa
- Alfio Antico
- Michael Mahendere
- Sulumani Chimbetu
- Jah Prayzah
- Ferdinando Arnò
- Gabriel Jarret
- Hope Masike
- Dudu Manhenga
- Naphtali Chivandikwa
— Simple Impact
Music that gives back.
Simple Impact is Jose’s charity caring for widows and orphans. Every year on the 10th of December — his birthday — the Simple Impact charity show brings the community together through music. The initiative grew into a music school that runs for six months each year.
The Exclusive Brass Section
Born from the Simple Impact school, the Exclusive Brass Section brings together horn and brass players from all corners of Africa — giving the unsung heroes of music the attention they deserve. Rehearsing two to three times a week, the group grooms professional musicians for the industry locally and internationally, and hosts the annual Simple Impact Concert each mid-year.
Our global vision is to be an internationally recognised organisation, giving hope to the less fortunate and bringing the brass section out of the woods and into its rightful place: the world stage. We invite you to partner with us.
2014
Intotal Album
2019
Simple Impact Vol. 1
2020
Simple Impact Projects
— Listen
The music.
Singles and selections from Jose Sax Simple Impact. Press play, or stream the full catalogue on Apple Music.
Latest Singles
Simple Impact — Selected Tracks
— Gallery
On stage & in the moment.
— News
Latest news.
September 29, 2026
Celebrating 15 Years of Saxophone
From a drummer in the Prince Edward School Jazz Band to Dr. Jose Sax — fifteen years of the golden alto.
September 29, 2026
Celebrating 15 Years of Saxophone
From a drummer in the Prince Edward School Jazz Band to Dr. Jose Sax — fifteen years of the golden alto.
September 29, 2026
Honoured with the Italian Tenco Award
Recognition in Italy and at home, with a Gold Award at Zim Weddings.
— Bookings & Enquiries
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