Reviews of Rory

Rory played for our client's open-air Brazilian carnival summer barbeque. Combining swinging samba and Bossa Nova with up-tempo popular tunes and funky originals, he went down a treat with our guests, creating a festive atmosphere and keeping them drinking and dancing until the embers glowed. The standard of musicianship was excellent and the level of professionalism very high. A great success!

Rory put on after show performances for Manchester Camerata at the Bridgewater Hall and at the Royal Northern College of Music respectively. I am pleased to say that both performances went successfully; Rory brought a tasteful cosmopolitan selection of Brazilian tunes and acoustic Latin, blending well-known arrangements with original compositions, which created a buzzing vibe and went down very well with our audiences, keeping them at the bar all evening! Great fun and would definitely book for future events.

Thank you so much for performing for us last week, it really was fantastic.

Everyone enjoyed your performance and had a lovely time... I had a great time. Thanks so much for performing in our Christmas party!

Rory was incredibly professional, flexible and enthusiastic for our event. He played wonderfully, dressed up for our theme and brought so much enthusiasm which we all very much enjoyed. I would 100% recommend Rory for all future events as he went above and beyond (including playing the flute unexpectedly!) and is incredibly talented.

Rory performed at Mind of the Student's launch event in Westminster, London in Dec 22. He was incredibly professional, and so talented! We would for sure book him in again, and recommend Rory if you're looking for a great sounding saxophonist to play at your event. Thanks again Rory.

Rory was so easy to work with - a great professional. He even helped us out with last minute requests such as lending us extra microphones for speeches and bringing a music stand for our celebrant. As soon as he started playing the room came alive - from saxophone to piano he added a special, sophisticated, musical magic to the evening. You can't beat live music and Rory is a very talented musician. Thanks again Rory! It was a pleasure to have you perform.

Thank you for performing last night top job.

Thank you for playing both nights and extending your set. Everyone has been very complimentary.

It was a great evening and you added that extra something special we were looking for.

I booked Rory as a surprise for my partners 50th birthday party through [agency] in our local pub. He loves a sax player so I knew he would love it! We spoke before the event and made arrangements for Rory to arrive at the venue. There was a train strike so Rory kindly arrived extra earlier so not to be late. Rory played a set for 2 hours which was amazing a mix of different tunes. Everyone loved him including my partner who almost had a solo sax player playing to him!!! He is super talented and joined in with the guests who enjoyed his performance and have not stopped talking about it since! I would highly recommend Rory and thank him for making our event extra special!

We loved having Rory play at our party. He was a fantastic part of the evening and played brilliantly. Great choice of music that we asked for. Would definitely recommend him.

I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for your part in making our wedding so special."
"Rory was fantastic at our wedding, really set a great vibe and had a great set of modern songs played in chilled way. He mingled between the guests at the drinks reception and brought a great energy to the day. Very professional and would highly recommend.

Rory played the saxophone at our wedding reception while our guests enjoyed canapés in the garden area. All aspects of his performance were extremely professional, the vibe was brilliant, and everyone was thoroughly entertained by his jazz and pop repertoire. Rory walked around the garden area which was fantastic as it enabled everyone sitting in different areas of the garden to enjoy the music. We would recommend Rory to anyone looking for an exemplary saxophonist at their wedding. We'll never forget it. Thank you, Andrew and Heather.

A great band and great music for my 90th birthday. Party guests commented how good they were, great music and a lovely singer. During a two hour session, it was a pleasure listening to them.

Rory was a big hit at our wedding! He played excellent renditions of our ceremony songs and kept our guests thoroughly entertained in the library and on the terrace. His talent on the sax really added a fantastic atmosphere to our day and so many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed it. We would definitely recommend him!

Rory played flawlessly throughout our wedding reception, putting a smile on all our guests faces as they were able to relax in to the celebrations in style. I would highly recommend him for anyone considering Rory for their future celebrations.

We loved having Rory at our wedding, his performance was excellent and really added an extra special something during the drinks receptions. He was also communicative in the lead up and accommodating to our requests, making us feel very comfortable prior to the day itself which was greatly appreciated.

- very good experience
- played background music for our drinks reception and it fit very well with the set up we wanted for the day
- arrangements on the day went smoothly with no help needed from my side. Makes a huge difference for the bride and groom when they don’t need to be involved on the day
- excellent music playing would recommend to others for their wedding
All in all a very positive experience and I’d recommend to others ?

Nice decent chap, played well and listened to my requests. Thank you so much, you made the party!

We thought you were fabulous and recommended you to a friend but think you were booked up, I’m not surprised. You were amazing. You were great at our wedding!

We really felt you read the room throughout and the music flowed. We had lovely feedback from our guests and you were one of the highlights from our day!

Hey Rory. Hope you're doing well mate... Just wanted to give you a quick message just to say thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, so much, for yesterday... The performance you gave at our wedding ceremony was just absolutely amazing. The amount of people who came up to me and said "your saxophonist was just out of this world". Honestly, it was amazing. And we're so grateful that you did such a wonderful job... The fact that you could go on for so long / as long as you did... This is going to sound a bit weird but you have some amazing lungs. So, just wanted to give you a quick note here. I saw an e-mail from you. I will definitely write a review as well. But I just wanted to leave you this quick note to say thank you so much for your performance and you were just absolutely terrific. Well done again. You really made our day. So happy I hired you. I really am. And, who knows? If we ever do another ceremony in the future... I know one of my friends is interested in contacting you, that's for sure. But if I ever do anything and I need a saxophonist, you're right at the top of my list, for sure."

"Thanks again for your great performance on Saturday as well as your wonderful comments on our wedding, too.
We are more than happy to leave a review for you especially after the joy you brought us and our guests on mine and Rachel’s special day:
What can we say about Rory, the music he provided throughout our wedding meal was quite simply outstanding! The ability he has not only with a saxophone but with a flute is amazing, he is supremely talented with these instruments and had our guests thoroughly entertained with his seamless performance. For over 2 hours he treated us all to a wonderful playlist of songs, we even joked that he must have the most incredible lungs to be able to go on for such a long time!
We also have to thank Rory for the patience he had in fulfilling our request to perform at our wedding, due to Covid we had to reschedule our wedding 2 times over the course of nearly 2 years since we first booked him so we’re so thankful that he never let us down.
We would highly recommend Rory to anyone looking for someone to provide a musical performance at any event, from our experience he’ll provide you with a truly memorable experience that people will always talk about!
Again we can’t thank you enough for helping to make our day everything we dreamed of, as we said any other event we do where we need music then we’ll be sure to contact you!
All the best,
Kel & Rachel
Married October 2021
"We can only thank you because it was a big part of the wedding, and it was just beautiful how good you were in regards to the saxophone. We are so very, very happy. Hope you are happy, too. We will definitely keep you in mind if we do any other big event, for sure. You will be one of the first names we remember. That's for sure. Hopefully, our paths will cross again soon. Just want to wish you the greatest of luck in all your future endeavours.

The performance was fantastic, drawing in guests and setting the perfect atmosphere and tone for the evening. The musicians were professional and very talented, with great energy and style and I would definitely recommend them.

I would definitely recommend working with Rory. They were a great addition to the event atmosphere and really elevated the quality of the event. Most importantly, they were a breeze to co-ordinate with and made the whole hiring process incredibly smooth, distinguishing themselves for their friendly and accommodating professionalism.

Thanks for your performance on Sunday. The feedback from my friends especially the ones in Paris and New York including myself is that you were a fluent saxophonist and performer. You maintained professionalism, joined as scheduled and added to the birthday ambience and energy. We look forward to future bookings.

Rory performed an Ibiza-theme sax/DJ set for our rave-theme company's 5th birthday party in central London. Rory provided an idyllic soundtrack for the evening, and our guests were delighted with the smooth, soulful and classy sounds of the saxophone.

In February 2020, our guests were treated to the smooth sounds of top-rated UK saxophonist Rory. A perfectly executed combination of contemporary Jazz, alongside well-loved modern classics, from Miles Davies and Nina Simone to Amy Winehouse and Gnarls Barley. A heady mix of live music and well-loved classics!

Thank you for Saturday night! I felt that the guests were really engaged with you and I think that it added the cherry on the cake to the event.

We really enjoyed your music and you are due great feedback.

Perfect jazz saxophonist. Truly royal.

The saxophonist captivated everyone's attention and heart! An afternoon and evening to be remembered! Thank you so much!

On behalf of myself and all the guests we thoroughly enjoyed the music and the performance you gave, the music ushered in the most beautiful presence and experience of the creator, to say the least a class 1 act. I will certainly use your services and recommend you for any future engagements and events. I'll let you know when my next event is, you are hired for life.

They were fantastic and really helped to set the scene for the reception.

We thoroughly enjoyed your performance on Saturday evening. You adapted your music to perfectly suit the occasion & engaged very well with the guests. We couldn’t have asked for better and would certainly book you again. You received many similar comments from ours and our daughter’s friends. Thank you very much for helping to make it a wonderful 21st Birthday celebration.

Hi Rory. Amazing afternoon thank you so much. The performance was just how we envisaged it loads of energy interaction with my friends and a top playlist everything we wanted and more. You made our party. Will definitely look to book you again and you’ve given me an idea for next years theme so we could see you again at out Latino Party. Thanks again Tracey.

Hi Rory, hope you are well! Just to say a massive thank you to you and for playing our requested music and making it the best day of our lives. You were so punctual and patient with me leading up to our wedding and everybody has commented on how amazing the music was. You played beautifully, which was very special to us. Thanks a mil. Kind regards, Verity & Sharon.

Hi Rory. Thank you so much for Friday. The whole thing ran so smoothly and professionally. The music was so perfect and really added to our wedding reception, it was absolutely wonderful. So many guests commented on how fantastic you all were. We hope that everything went well for you. Best wishes, Gam and Mary.

We were very pleased that we hired Rory. We were particularly impressed with communication before the day and it was great to speak to him. He was very friendly, approachable and accommodating. On the day, his performance was soulful and classy and he very closely followed our song preferences. We would thoroughly recommend Rory. Please let him how how much we appreciated his performance.

Please pass on our great thanks to the band! The music was perfect for our evening reception and helped round off the end of a wonderful day. Thanks so much for doing another lovely job.

Hi Rory. Thank you so much for coming to play at our wedding. It was the perfect accent to our cake eating and dancing to round off a fantastic day. Hannah's parents particularly enjoyed it, spending quite a bit of time on the dance floor! The band played with great enthusiasm, and the arrangements for the day could not have gone more smoothly. With our thanks again, Hannah & Andrew.

Thank you very much for Friday at our wedding. We loved your playing! Thank you again, Sharon and Verity.

I've worked with Rory for about 4 years now, he regularly performs for our agency. Not only is he a fantastic player, he is one of the most diligent and organised musicians we work with. We always receive fantastic feedback from the clients he plays for, many of which go on to book him many times again. I have no hesitation recommending him. Legend!

Very happy with the overall communication before the event – easy to liaise with you and confirm requirements, timings etc. You arrived early which was great to help get everything set up in time for the evening. The music itself was great and we had plenty of comments from people to say how much they enjoyed it – you played exactly the kind of music we were after and really felt the vibe of the room. You adapted to when we needed specific breaks during the meal for awards and was always a really smooth transition.
Overall we were extremely happy with the service you offered and the performance in general. Would definitely repeat book if we had another similar need/event!

Rory's timekeeping was exceptional, arriving over an hour before the start time. His set was very professional offering various genres in his performance. His sax was really the life and soul of the party. He was very energetic moving about the room and getting involved with the audience.

I had the opportunity to work with Rory at a recent wedding. He is a really great guy and was a pleasure to work with. I was impressed with his professionalism and attention to detail. Before the event he made contact to make sure everything was going to be in place for the day. He left nothing to chance and this is the type of professional I like working with. As the DJ I had the opportunity to play with him on set and he was brilliant. His knowledge and ability to adapt to all styles of music was phenomenal. He really added pizzaz to the music! Rory was a real pleasure to work with and I hope we have another opportunity to work together again.

Hi Rory. I can't thank you enough for your performance on Saturday night. We absolutely loved it and lots of friends have been asking me who you were because they loved it too! You created just the right atmosphere at the start, it really got the party going and then the RnB towards the end was just fabulous - I love live music and you made the party for me! It was everything I had hoped for and more. You really tailored the music to what we had requested. You and Lilli were totally professional liaising with me beforehand, arriving when you said you would and trying to accommodate all our wishes. I just wish you could have stayed for longer! Thank you both - I will have to think of an excuse to book you again! Amanda.

Rory was great as always.

Rory created a wonderful ambience at our dinner party with his saxophone playing. Chilled and relaxed whilst still striking a lively, upbeat note, the choice of repertoire was perfect for our occasion.

Hey Rory you were amazing this weekend! Thanks so much!

Excellent skill and performance by Rory on saxophone. A great way to enjoy favourite songs in a unique style. Such a memorable way to top off a fabulous day.

Rory is a talented professional. He contributed greatly to the ambience we were trying to achieve for our Brazilian-theme wedding shower. He plays several instruments very well and has a broad repertoire to choose from. We were glad to have asked him to play at our function.

Thanks for your e-mail and I just wanted to reply on behalf of the whole team to say thank you for your help in making the arrangements for Rory and the band to be with us for our event. Our feedback is hugely positive - Rory arrived in plenty of time and liaised with us about the best place to get set up. The music was fabulous and exactly what we were hoping for in terms of providing a relaxed atmosphere for guests. We received lots of positive feedback about the whole reception on the lawn, including the music, so thanks to Rory and the band for their contribution to our event's success. We would highly recommend them.

From my perspective, Rory was polite, professional and played very well. He was excellent at communicating where he was, and was very conscientious to be placed somewhere suitable for the guests. Rory specifically wanted to ensure that when Anam and Alex were announced in to the evening reception, their arrival was accompanied by the correct song. Personally I would have now hesitation in recommending him for future bookings.

Thank you so much Rory from the both of us, you were amazing, everyone at the wedding has said how good you were! Thank you from both us for making our day extra special.

Hi Rory. I wanted to thank you for playing. Everyone absolutely loved it. Really made the moment.

Rory was polite, friendly and played wonderfully. The music set the tone for the party perfectly.

It all went extremely well, from booking, organising and set up and the set was excellent. I would highly recommend both Red & Black and Rory and his band. It was excellent, and I will definitely be booking again.

I second Nikki's feedback. The guests absolutely loved Rory's music and were very complimentary to him. I would be very happy to recommend him for future bookings. Thanks so much for playing at our wedding. The entrance song (for both the aisle and the entrance to the dinner) was done so well, and I'm so happy that we had you there. Thanks for making this day even more special for us.

Just to say thank you for your excellent playing on Sunday. Everyone enjoyed it. Rory's relaxed, smooth sound was perfect for our garden party and I received many complimentary comments from our guests on his behalf. He is a talented musician and was very professional but also approachable and friendly. I would certainly recommend him.

Rory hit the mark perfectly with his choice of music for our garden marquee wedding reception. Many people came up to us and said how much they had enjoyed listening to him and that he was the perfect link between the speeches and leading into the BBQ. Rory is a very talented musician and he wowed us with his sax and flute playing. We even had two professed ‘non-lovers’ of saxophone totally converted to his style and choice of music! The younger ones amongst the guests also made a point of coming up and saying how good he was and that they really enjoyed listening to him. So, thank you once again to Rory, a lovely guy who really made our wedding reception special – a fabulous find.

You have been superb Rory - many congratulations on your ability - all were blown away! Hope you got home OK - everyone - indeed - everyone - said you were a superb saxophone player - so that’s good and it will be great for you to visit the back of beyond again! I very much appreciated you Rory - and also for playing so long in the evening and taking requests! I hope all will go well for you in the coming time - and many many thanks.

Rory played at our NYE party, he was professional and had a wide range of jazz and swing to play for us. All of our guests enjoyed his music and the staff did too! If we have any events in the future where a superb saxophonist is needed, I will be going straight to Rory! Thank you so much and we hope to see you again! Myles & the hideout team.

Your duo did very well, and I will certainly approach you again and recommend you to others.

It was a great delight having Rory play for us last night. A pleasure to listen to and a very talented young man. If I have any needs going forward I will definitely ask for him. Very best wishes, Tim.

Rory did very well and we were delighted with his performance. He played some great Disney song covers on his sax that were huge crowd pleasures and unexpected. He also added some lively backing music and ramped up towards the end of his set which we had asked for and he delivered. He was very pleasant and respectful, blended in to the background but was always nearby and could be heard, he moved around to suit the movements of the guests around the garden which was great. He definitely lifted the atmosphere and got people in more of a relaxed celebration mode! Please send our thanks for Rory, he did an excellent job for us. Thank you also for sorting everything out and organising the transport etc. - much appreciated, great service and will recommend. Best wishes, John.

It all went well.

Rory were a fantastic part of our recent 40th birthday celebration. Not only was the music excellent, they put a great deal of effort into finding and playing Jazz that fitted the era we asked for. Communication with the band in advance was easy and they were very helpful as we prepared for the night. On the night itself they were excellent. The music was perfect, professionally delivered and the band made our guests feel at ease and welcome on the dance floor. Thank you. We'd definitely recommend and use again.

Please pass on our thanks to the trio for today. The weather was a bit damp at times but they certainly helped to liven up the occasion!

Absolutely fabulous! I'm guessing it's not everyday you get asked to be a wedding surprise but Rory was incredibly professional and organised even when we were delayed. The performance was flawless and beautiful, and was probably the most memorable part of our day. We very much hope to hire him again for future occasions.

Rory were great at our wedding. First, they were super-flexible, fitting in with our somewhat fluid plan for the day! But most importantly, all our guests loved the accompaniment they provided to our special afternoon at Holdsworth House. They are a very talented bunch of guys, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a live jazz band. Thank you very much.

I wanted to say that Rory and his trio were absolutely first class. They arrived in plenty of time before the event and were super talented. They helped create what felt like a scene out of a movie with all our friends standing around drinking champagne and chatting against the backdrop of the setting sun and superb jazz. I had lots of people asking after the band so I will be passing on your details, if you don't mind and keeping you in mind for all future events.

The band were absolutely fantastic on Saturday and accompanied the ceremony perfectly. We thought that the band were fantastic. They played beautifully and I was so thankful for their version of Canon in D. Everyone commented how fantastic the band were.

Rory was a huge part of our day and everyone commented on how wonderful he was.

I would just like to say thank you to Rory for adding a touch of magic to our event. His performance was excellent and he was very co-operative and helpful even when our event timings were delayed.

Loved your saxophone playing. Virtuous and diversification of music.

I would like to say thanks to Rory for being with us on our wonderful day. With so many other things to worry about on the day it was reassuring to know that my guests were being looked after when they arrived by the sweet jazz music of Rory. I had several comments saying it was a nice surprise to be greeted by Rory when they arrived. Rory and the team was also very accommodating to myself and my wife as we were running a little late on the day and he stayed behind for a extra hour to make sure that we had a nice arrival when we stepped out of the car. It's my pleasure to give the short testimonial to Rory and the whole team who worked together to make our special day a little bit better. Thanks. Mr and Mrs Nwigwe.

The communication and detail of the event was very good prior to the event and our expectations were fully met. We employed Rory to provide good quality music as a backdrop to entertaining property professionals. He worked hard and gave value for money. Rory was very polite and understanding to our needs on the night. We were very satisfied. Thank you!

I would like to thank you for your services and wish you all the best.

Thank you Rory for some great music on Saturday evening. We had loads of comments on how good you were and how lovely it was to have some live music at the beginning of the evening. Best of luck for the future.

We would like to thank Rory for performing at our wedding, he was fantastic. We didn't need to do anything on the day, he was ready and waiting to start when we arrived at the drinks reception. A lot of our guests have commented on how amazing he was. As the bride and groom we didn't get a lot of time to thank him for his services but they were greatly appreciated and would definitely recommend him to anyone!

We would like to give big thanks to Rory and the band for their performance at our wedding reception in Cheshire on May 21st this year. The jazz trio were great and enjoyed by everyone, they helped make our evening special - just what we hoped for! Rory was very professional and helpful and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone. Please pass our thanks on to Rory. Best regards, Liam and Rachel.

Hi Rory. Just a short note from Richard and I to thank you for your contribution to last night’s party at Hartsbourne. You were fantastic! A real star. The music was everything we could have hoped for and more, we couldn't be happier. It was a great success and I’m sure you’ll get other bookings from it. We know that the Social Chairman is thinking of booking you for the Club nights during the summer. You were great! I have told and will continue to tell as many of our friends as possible about you. Can I take you home with me? With best wishes. Carol.

Rory was an excellent addition to our wedding! He is very talented performing on both the saxophone during the drinks reception and on the grand piano throughout dinner! He seamlessly set the tone perfectly! He acted very professionally setting up in advance discreetly and welcoming the guests into the venue raising the vibe!

The trio did a great job.

Rory (Alto Saxophone and Flute) and his trio created the perfect Jazz Trio for our family anniversary party. Before the event we were able to discuss the music and tailor it perfectly for the day. They had some great ideas to make it special and included many of selected favourite songs. They are obviously talented musicians, they looked great and played with a relaxed style in keeping with the occasion!

Great event. We loved the music and Rory was completely professional and helpful right from the initial planning to the performance. We loved that he could play both sax and flute, that was very nice contrast. Our guests loved the performance and enjoyed the ambience. Many thanks from our guests and Team.

I was meaning to contact you and say how wonderful it was to have you. Hope to see you soon and thank you so much for adding your wonderful vibe to our event and making it all a very special experience.

Hi Rory, it was a pleasure having you... Think you were a hit!

I have been meaning to e-mail to let you know how great my do was and Rory made it extra special. Hearing him play was such a surprise for my guests they all loved his music... Rory was the icing on the cake for my 40th birthday celebrations. We had afternoon tea at Fanhams Hall Hotel with Rory playing the saxophone as my guests entered the venue and and throughout the afternoon while we ate our afternoon tea. I asked Rory for Christmas music and jazz to go with my birthday celebrations as it was three days before Christmas and he played amazingly. All my guests were so impressed with Rory's set of lungs as he played for hours. Rory made the atmosphere amazing and I would definitely recommend him. My friend has recently enquired about Rory for another do. Again thank you Rory for making my day extra special.

Hi Rory. Your contribution to today’s Cocktail Party was outstanding and memorable. We loved your playing and choice of music. We hope we will have another opportunity to hear you... Please send us details... With best wishes, Stephen & Joanne.

Rory’s Bossa Nova Trio added a wonderful, tasteful musical presence to our staff summer party. Their musicianship was top notch, they were professional all the way through and I would gladly book them again for a future event.

He was good. He performed requested tunes and for a good length of time.

Rory provided an ideal backdrop to our charity drinks reception. The choice of music was perfect for the occasion and enjoyed by all our guests.

Just wanted to say thank you so much for everything on our engagement night, everyone enjoyed the music very much and it really made our night so special. We will definitely pass your details to friends in the future!

Just wanted to say thank you so very much for yesterday. You completely made the party. It was such a pleasure to have you there as part of the day. Everyone adored the music including me. Thank you again.

Just a quick note to say thank you for such a wonderful job yesterday. Everyone absolutely loved the music and it created the perfect ambience. You are very talented as I’m sure you know, and although you probably don’t love playing at people’s houses, we will definitely use you again in the future!

Hi Rory, I want to thank you and your band for playing at our Summer Party. We all appreciated really a lot your performance! Best regards, Stefano.

I really liked the band, the music, sound and vocals, they were perfect. I hope to see you in the future. Best regards, Marion.

The band was very professional and were happy to cater to our entertainment needs. Above all, the music was exceptional and our guests loved it!