Reviews of Rory

Thanks for an excellent band. If we organise any further events and need a band I will be looking to you again.

Thanks for booking Rory's Jazz band, I have used them on 3 separate occasions and every time they have performed brilliantly! The buzz they have created in the airport has been fantastic and the quality of their performance have drawn in considerably large audiences. They have been hugely adaptable which was evident to see when they performed jazz style Christmas carols! I will definitely be booking them again this year.

You were really well received at the CILT NW Awards and the room was still networking and dancing to the end of your set.

You were phenomenal! ... The swing band were amazing during dinner. Everyone complimented us on the swing band and Rory did a great job co-ordinating it so please pass my thanks on to the group.

Thanks again for last night, you were fantastic and I'll definitely recommend you for any future events!

Just to let you know that all went smoothly at Gallery Oldham. It was a lovely concert, and they had a really warm reception, so we enjoyed it immensely! We had nothing but good comments.

Our music evening at Novotel Manchester Centre was elevated by Rory. His talent and skill made for an entirely lovely evening for all of our guests, many of whom commented on how much they enjoyed the performance. I would highly recommend this act again as they were not only talented and played wonderful music but also displayed a high level of professionalism throughout the evening.

Rory and his colleagues played at my husband’s 40th birthday party. This was held on a summer evening at home for around 60 people. Having live music totally transformed the night. Rory's band created a really unique atmosphere. The music was relaxed and subtle, which meant that the conversation could flow, but so enjoyable to listen to that you didn't want it to end. I would love to have the opportunity to hear him play again and I would not hesitate to engage him for another occasion.

I wish to thank you for your recommendation of Rory to perform with Holly (percussion & vocals) & Julian (guitar) in a Latin jazz trio for my wife's special birthday a couple of weekends ago. They were brilliant. A great musical backdrop to a very successful garden party and a real hit with all our guests. We will recommend them without hesitation. Thank you again.”

Rory and his band are a fantastic group of musicians, and their music is uplifting, fun and engaging. Our audience really enjoyed their performance. Thank you for playing!

They were all very impressed. They were like wow, You were amazing. Blew them out the park. Just on a different level. Just you playing along with the DJ. A little bit special, really special. It’s incredible.

We booked Rory for our daughter's 21st where he played the piano for a relaxed drinks reception in the house, followed by sax working with the DJ in a much more lively party setting afterwards over at our annexe. Rory blended in perfectly in both settings, with relaxed sets being played on the piano followed by very engaged, immersive sets with the sax on the dance floor with our guests. He really just gets on with his thing and really made the event that extra special and received a ton of complementary from some very happy guests. We would whole heartedly recommend.

"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."
Mo Queen, July, 2020

Rory opened our wedding party in London with his incredible saxophone skills, giving a skilful and energetic performance to start the night with style. His jazzy tones playing over a mix of modern day classics from Smooth Operator to Despacito put smiles on the faces of every guest. Rory played a solo set for an hour and a half but also jumped on his feet and grabbed his sax to play along to some of the DJ's set throughout the night giving the crowd of dancers a musical treat every time he did. Many guests commented on how friendly and talented he was and I would highly recommend him for anyone considering Rory for their future celebrations.

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

We were very happy with the performance and felt it added a lovely ambience to the champagne reception. Everything went very smoothly. Many thanks again for providing the jazz trio.

"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"

Thank you for playing at our wedding on Saturday. You were brilliant, all our guests commented on how good you were and really enjoyed the music you were playing. It was lovely to have you playing during the reception drinks for the guests to listen.

"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 & 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"

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

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.

Thank you for being part of it. We are pleased we booked you and would have no hesitation in using your services again.

Rory is a talented professional. He contributed greatly to the ambience we were trying to achieve for our Brazilian-themed 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.

The sax player beforehand was brilliant letting me know that he was getting the train and what time it arrived so this put my mind at rest and felt really chilled going in to it! When Rory arrived he came and introduced himself to me and let me know the plan. So I was really happy and excited as I know this was going to make my husband's night!

I am happy to say that the performance was great. Everyone seemed to enjoy the music and your style. We look forward to having you over for next party too.

We were thrilled with the selection of music you provided for our wedding in the gorgeous setting of Gate Street Barn. The variety and atmosphere was the perfect entertainment during the drinks and canapés reception.

"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."

"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 re-book if we had another similar need/event!"

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 pazzaz to the music!
Rory was a real pleasure to work with and I hope we have another opportunity to work together again.

"Rory was great as always."
Tim, London (Russell Square), December, 2018

Many thanks as ever for going that extra mile to make things work and to represent the agency in the highest manner, you’re a legend!

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 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.

Rory was fantastic. He arrived around 7pm, well before he was due and he sat with me and went through the types of things he could play. He played his set in a very professional and fun way and there were so many compliments from our guests on his presence. If we ever need a saxophonist again he will be our first point of call.

Thanks for your email 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.

We're so glad we were a good audience! You hit the mark perfectly with your choice of music - so many people came up to us and said how much they had enjoyed listening to you and that you were just right after the speeches and during the BBQ. We have already passed on details about the company we went through to friends.

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.

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 & his band. It was excellent and I will definitely be booking again.

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 x

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. Rory - 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.

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.
Best regards,
Nikki

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 @Last Minute Musicians!

Thankyou so much and we hope to see you again!

Myles & the hideout team

Rory Jazz Trio 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.

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.

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

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! 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.

Thank you for the brilliant service.

Rory was 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.

Rory was absolutely fantastic at our wedding. All my guests commented on how good he was from start to finish, the music was perfect. He made all my guests feel relaxed and made it really enjoyable. I got chance to have a quick chat to Rory and he's such a lovely person too. I really recommend Rory to anybody who is looking for a saxophonist at a reasonable price too. It was all perfect thank you so much Tracy & Mick's wedding.

We had Rory play sax at our garden party for c. 100 guests in July. It was a hit! Although, I booked only a few days in advance it all worked out very well. Booking team was very supportive. Rory connected in advance to get a sense of the type of party, age and help decide the right playlist. On the day of the event, he came on time to set things up and was flexible to accommodate our requests. I am very happy with my decision to have live music at the party and have Rory take care of it. Highly recommended!

I wanted to say that Rory, Soso and Will 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.

We thought 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.

The band were absolutely fantastic on Saturday and accompanied the ceremony perfectly.

Really enjoyed your performance on Sunday and have already been asked for your contacts.

Rory and the guys were wonderful yesterday and really kicked our wedding reception off in style.

Rory was hired to play at my friend's proposal and he did an amazing job! He is an incredibly talented saxophonist and performer and he really went over and above to make sure that our friends and family had a great experience. We really couldn't have asked for a better musician! Thank you Rory!

The band was a real success, they created a great atmosphere and made for an enjoyable evening for all who attended. We 100% recommend and would certainly use them again.

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 cooperative and helpful, even when our event timings were delayed.

We hired Rory at very short notice to perform at my mother's birthday breakfast. The team were incredibly efficient and had our booking secure within a day. Rory arrived perfectly on time and set up quickly and independently. He played the saxophone beautifully and took note of our requests which really made the moment very special for us. Rory was incredibly professional and we look forward to hearing him play for us again soon.

"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 where 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 an 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

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!

We thought Rory was great! 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.

Very many thanks to Rory and Chris for performing for us so excellently yesterday evening. Everyone enjoyed the music very much and you really made the evening. You even had us up dancing which wasn’t anticipated.

Hi,

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!

Thanks,
Calum

The guests enjoyed the music played. Rory was well presented, on time and very pleasant.

Thank you to 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 evening. Best of luck for the future.

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

Lovely Performance! Thanks for this evening!

The trio did a great job!

I want to express our thanks to Rory and the lads for jazzing up everyone’s Sunday afternoon. Everyone wanted to know more about the group and and I will certainly be in touch again if we hold another special event. The mixture of music was superb and the whole atmosphere was just as we had hoped. Please pass on our thanks and very best wishes to all four of the group members.

Rory (alto sax and flute), Lilli (keyboards) and Will (bass guitar) 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!

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. Christina, Surrey, July 2015

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 & flute, that was very nice contrast. Our guests loved the performance and enjoyed the ambience. Many thanks from our guests and Team.

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.

I have been meaning to email 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 Duffy 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, it was a pleasure having you... Think you were a hit ;-)

Thanks for yesterday Rory. The music was fantastic and the day ran perfectly. Everyone loved the music and it created the perfect atmosphere. Thank you so much for all your support.

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.

The music was great. It really made the day.

Rory was great – and everything went very well.

Rory played solo saxophone at our event, his performance was top class, choice of music just right for the occasion, the solo saxophone perfectly complemented our event which was an afternoon vintage garden party. In addition Rory is a thoroughly good guy and top company.

We enjoyed your performances.

We have just come back from holiday and I kept meaning to message you! 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!

Thanks for last night, It was great!

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 v 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! Charles, Orpington, Kent, July 2013

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. Davina, Orpington, Kent, July 2013

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. Stefano, Deutsche Börse Group, London, July 2013 (Rory Duffy + Rea Qunta Jazz Quartet)

It was a pleasure to meet you, and I really liked the band, the music, sound and vocals were perfect. I hope to see you in the future. Marion, Deutsche Börse Group, London, July 2013 (Rory Duffy + Rea Qunta Jazz Quartet)

I just wanted to let you know the band were brilliant last night.

The trio was great. Thank you so much!

Many thanks for a great service and great music.

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

Words cannot describe how thrilling it was to walk into the reception, hear music, turn round and see you play. You created a truly magical atmosphere. When the band came on later, everyone got up to dance. And it was not a straightforward gig. The band went that extra mile - not only in the planning and preparation stages, scheduling an order of ceremonies that would cater for our precise needs and requirements - but also on the day itself. When my DJ vocalist fell through at the last minute, the band were only too happy to step in, playing my MP3 cues through their sound system and even learning our first dance wedding request on the spur of the moment! The band were also kind enough to play extra time, and I was really pleased with their adaptability and flexibility in response to the fluctuating nature of the event. They ensured that my wedding was a real party. The band itself was a joy to behold and everyone was delighted with your music. I sincerely hope that we can work with you again in future. Thank you!

Thanks for booking the Rory Duffy Jazz Quartet, I have used them on 3 separate occasions and every time they have performed brilliantly! The buzz they have created in the airport has been fantastic and the quality of their performance have drawn in considerably large audiences. They have been hugely adaptable which was evident to see when they performed jazz style Christmas carols! I will definitely be booking them again this year.

Thanks for an excellent band. If we organise any further events and need a band I will be looking to you again. Private client, Wickford Essex, September 2012

"We thought that they were great and it went down really well with the guests!" - Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse, Canary Wharf, London, July 2012

Last summer, we were delighted with the performance of saxophonist / clarinettist Rory Duffy and pianist Chris Roe exploring the music of George Gershwin. This summer, Rory Duffy enchanted the audience with his fusion of acoustic Latin with Brazilian music, jazz and soul and the arrangements were tastefully orchestrated with Julian Harris on guitar and Venezuelan percussionist James Vielma. It made for an engaging performance. We hope to have him back again soon! Whitworth Art Gallery, July 2012

Rory and his jazz quartet were fantastic and helped to add a bit more elegance to the evening's proceedings. They were very professional and knew exactly what suited the mood, which made my job easier and the evening was a great success. Thank you again. Excel Publishing Co Ltd., October 2011

Rory and his jazz quartet are a fantastic group of musicians, and their music is uplifting, fun and engaging. Our audience really enjoyed their performance. Thank you for playing! Buxton Arts Centre, October 2011