Reviews of Rory

Thanks for Saturday, everyone loved the sax.

Rory just to say huge amount of people absolutely loved you!!!

Rory thank you so much for yesterday you were amazing. So many people have said to me that you were the highlight of the party, they loved you, and you brought the vibes! You were really brilliant, we really appreciate you coming and playing for so long. So thank you so much, hope you also had a great day!

“Rory, you were amazing and made my birthday. Everyone loved you. You’re absolutely marvellous on the sax. The guests were all asking me for your details. I thought Baker Street was incredible. It’s one of my favourites, I like that anyway, but I thought the way you played it was so good — everyone thought so. The photographs are beautiful. I’m young at heart and love glitter and glamour and your outfits were fabulous. You made the day. They’ve all asked about you. Very, very impressed with the way you play that saxophone, but for me, I think Baker Street was my outstanding one. Everything was wonderful all the way through, from Phil Collins to the Italian songs at the end which you learned specially. All asked about you, for other occasions, birthdays, Christmas, they were very impressed with you. Three people are looking at booking you. Obviously, we’ve got to wait for those occasions. They’re talking about Christmas. You went down a treat, an absolute treat, and I’m so pleased. I thought you were wonderful. Everyone asked for your details. Tell Sarah-Jane we were delighted. You already have at least three more customers!”
Sandy, Birthday Party, Rory @ Private House, Angmering, West Sussex, August, 2026

Thanks so much for what you provided for our wedding, you created a great atmosphere and sounded fantastic, providing the right levels of energy at the right time with great song selection. We would thoroughly recommend you to anyone.

Hi Rory thank you for everything you were great and people had an amazing time and enjoyed the music.

I've had great feedback from Saltford Sports so thank you very much, they really really enjoyed it, very successful.

Rory was fantastic at my birthday party! He played a mix of music alongside live saxophone, bringing great energy that had everyone in a wonderful mood while also creating a classy, elevated atmosphere for the evening. He was on time, highly professional, and an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. I'd recommend him without hesitation for anyone looking to add a special touch to an event.

Rory you were brilliant. Thank you. Hope you got home safe.
Paula, Garden Party, Guildford, Rory @ Private House, Guildford, Surrey, July, 2026

You were very professional and did what was asked of you.
Laura, Birthday Party, Oakham, Rutland, Rory @ Private Event, Oakham, Rutland, June, 2025

Thanks Rory. We had a great time. You did a fantastic set!
Russell Cudd, Captain, Walton Heath Golf Club, Rory @ Walton Heath Artisans Golf Club, Surrey, June, 2026

Thank you so much for such an amazing evening just great, hope you got back safely regards Julie

Just wanted to say thank you! The group loved it!

Hi Rory
Thanks so much for delivering a great performance on Saturday. You pitched it well and I appreciated you working the crowd towards the end.
Rory delivered an exceptional, high energy performance for my 40th Birthday party. He understood the brief, dressed to impress and got the whole party dancing as Rory played amongst the crowd. Highly recommend!
Best wishes and thanks again
Edward

Safe to say... Rory understood the assignment 🥂🔥

Good music, flowing drinks, unreal energy - and the kind of brunch people keep talking about after it’s over.

Rory was absolutely brilliant at our wedding reception. From helping to craft the set lists, to making sure in advance the venue was set up well for his act, Rory was a true professional and took so much care and thought throughout the whole process. He was a huge hit on the night and had everyone up and dancing. Thank you Rory for making our wedding so special! You are so talented!

Hi Rory regarding our booking , we were very pleased with your band, enjoyed the music immensely, all our party we're impressed with the quality of all who performed.
Thank you
Karen

Thank you so much for yesterday Everyone said how talented you are. I’ll definitely look at having you back after the new year. Many thanks and wishing you a good start to the year.

You made the party!

Music was great.

I was happy with the band. The set sounded well. Thank you and best wishes.
Karolina Daniuk, Digital Leaders & DigitalAgenda, Rory @ Sheraton Grand, London (Green Park)

I'll highly recommend you to anyone who needs a sax player. You were amazing.

Louise / Anand shared your details so I could drop you and mail and say again how fabulous you were last night - brilliant playing and such a great mix of music."
Saira Burwood, Wedding Anniversary, Rory @ Cinnamon Culture, London (Chistlehurst), July, 2025

Thank you so much for being so flexible on Saturday, the music was fantastic and really helped create the atmosphere we wanted.
"Rory was the highlight of our event playing expertly to match the vibe. Cannot thank him enough for his professionalism, energy and his outstanding performance. We will definitely be using Rory again in the future."
Thanks again for making the evening special.
Louise & Anand, Wedding Anniversary, Rory @ Cinnamon Culture, London (Chistlehurst), July, 2025

Just a little taster of the many emails we have received of people who attended the event on Saturday.
The event was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Thank you so much for your contribution in making this event a fantastic success.

I booked Rory for my 50th birthday celebrations on the recommendation of a close friend. He was hugely helpful in choosing the right music, and nothing was too much trouble - even a last minute request to be added to the set!
Rory is a an amazing and talented musician who created a brilliant party atmosphere, and I couldn’t have asked for more. He totally made the night, and I was so glad we had him entertain us. I could actually listen to him all day! I would highly recommend Rory to others - he is delightful to work with and a real gentleman."
Andy and I have just watched a video of you and it was just such an amazing night, I loved it and would do it all again tomorrow, so a huge thanks to you
Thanks
Emma
Emma Bradbury, Birthday Party, Birmingham, Rory @ X O Lounge, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, March, 2025

Thank you so much Rory for yesterday it was a pleasure meeting you and your wonderful talent!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Rory perform at one of our client’s events - a Hen party - and wow, what an incredible response! Our client was over the moon and later shared that all the guests were raving about Rory’s performance, with many saying they’d love to have him at their own parties.
Rory’s performance is nothing short of spectacular - vibrant, engaging, and the perfect energy boost for any celebration. We’ll most certainly be booking with Rory again!

Every Shrove Tuesday the Chaplaincy offers free pancakes to students, religious or not, in the main piazza. This is the 175th year of the University so I thought it necessary to pep up the distribution with a pianist and saxophonist. Rory rose to the occasion and his playing was superb in quality and rose above the noise of pancake distribution. Rory played throughout the period and long with the pianist raised the occasion our of the ordinary. He brought two saxophones and their different sounds added to the occasion. A providential find for which I am very pleased.

Thank you so much for playing! You were spectacular ✨️ 😍. Such a special way to welcome the new year.

It was an absolute pleasure and delight meeting you on Saturday, you completely blew me away with expectations. I know that you had not had the best of weeks prior to Saturday, but please don’t let peoples opinions or actions define who you are as a person, or your passion. You are extremely talented and is a gift. So many people came to me and said how amazing you are!
"If you are considering hiring Rory for your event 100% do it. Rory played at our wedding and completely blew us and our guests away, such a talent. Before our wedding we collaborated on what vibe we wanted to set, songs, some surprises for our guests and Rory completely understood the assignment and just continued to surprise and bring pure joy. Rory made our wedding the most magical, joyous and beautiful experience possible.

It was a pleasure having you perform for us, the energy you brought to the event was fantastic and the music truly made a positive impact on the atmosphere. Thanks again for your performance and best wishes for your future endeavours.

Rory was a great act and got everyone dancing. Thanks so much to Rory would definitely recommend and use again.

Having Rory to play at our joint 70th birthday celebration helped ensure it was a truly memorable occasion. His assistance in preparing a playlist was a really important element and many of our guests asked how we managed to find such a talented musician.
A complete professional and highly recommended.

Hi Rory, just wanted to say a huge thank you for last night, you were absolutely amazing. We were so so impressed, thanks so much for coming I hope you enjoyed yourself! We didn’t make it out in the end but had an absolutely amazing night 🤣many thanks again for your amazing service, hope to use you again sometime in the future!" 🥰
Keira, Birthday Party, Rory @ Private House, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, August, 2024

We thank you for your massive contribution to what was a brilliant night and one that Keira said she will always remember.
We are only too happy to recommend you and feel free to approach us at any time if there is anything we can do to help.
"Rory played the saxophone at my daughter’s 21st birthday party and it is no exaggeration to say that his contribution was a massive factor in a hugely successful evening.
First and perhaps most importantly, Rory is highly personable and works so incredibly hard. He seemed to perform non-stop all evening and always at such a high standard.
His enthusiasm and energy were absolutely brilliant and so many of our guests were highly complimentary about him, with some still talking about him a week later."
Thank you so much Rory and I know that wherever you play you will really make a hugely positive difference.
John & Paula, Birthday Party, Rory @ Private House, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, August, 2024

Rory played at our multi generational 40th wedding anniversary party. He arrived promptly, was very communicative and did a fantastic job playing his sax, covering hits right through from the 50’s to the present day. Our guests loved his music and he made a significant contribution to a successful party and fantastic day. I would highly recommend.
I am a very satisfied customer. Very many thanks Rory."
Nicky Chambers, Ruby Wedding Anniversary, Rory @ River Thames, Taplow, Maidenhead, Berkshire, August, 2024

I just want to say
Thank you for your playing on Saturday your were excellent, everyone loved you playing.
I really appreciated you staying as well.
It was lovely meeting you.
Thank you once again."

"I hired Rory The Saxophonist for my 60th Birthday garden party.
Right from the start I knew I’d got the right person.
I was very impressed by his quick response to my e-mails, his attention to detail, he put everything we had discussed in a show advance agenda, so immediately I was aware of the itinerary.
He provided his repertoire and I chose a list of tunes I wanted him to play.
His choice of songs was very eclectic.
On the day of the party, Rory arrived by public transport, in plenty time to set up, he had asked me if there was a dress code and dressed accordingly.
He brought, a mic, saxophone, shakers, whistles, and DJ set for between sets.
Rory made myself and my guests very relaxed, the day was chilled out, fun and uplifting.
Rory dazzled us with his skills on the saxophone.
Rory also mingled with the guests in between sets.
I would definitely recommend Rory for any function.
We will definitely book him again.
What a fantastic day, made all the better having Rory play.
Party date 10th August 2024.
Thank you
Gwen"
Gwen, Private Party, Rory @ Private House, Rawtenstall, Lancashire, August, 2024

Hi Rory
Quick note to say thank you once again for Saturday night - it was brilliant, and everyone loved it."
Mark Sargeant, Cobham, Surrey, July, 2024

Thank you so much for coming this morning, your music gave enormous pleasure and created such a lovely atmosphere. Nigel Nash sat there for most of the time and was very proudly telling everyone that he used to teach you! Before we reached the garden, we were stopped by some people in the High Street who had just come from the OCG and thought that the music was wonderful. Thank you for adding something very special to the occasion."
Pam, Stonehouse In Bloom, Rory @ Chapel Gardens, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, July, 2024

Really well done the videos looked excellent and we loved what we were seeing! Great."
Lucy Samuels, Divine International, Rory @ Bierkeller Maidstone, Kent, March, 2024

Please pass on our sincere thanks to Rory from all the [Stonehouse In] Bloomers. I heard such brilliant reports of his playing throughout the afternoon. He gave a huge amount of enjoyment. I hope Rory’s gig at the Long Table this evening went well. He really is incredibly gifted."

"I was chatting to other Bloomers this morning at our working party and they felt his music created the most perfect atmosphere for the occasion."
Pam, Stonehouse In Bloom, Rory @ Chapel Gardens, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, July, 2024

I wanted to take a moment to provide some feedback on your recent performance. Your talent and dedication to your craft were evident, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Your tone was rich and full, which really brought the pieces to life. The sound quality was consistently excellent, making the performance very enjoyable. Your stage presence was confident and engaging. You connected well with the audience, making the performance even more captivating.
Overall, it was a pleasure to listen to your performance. Your passion for music is clear, and it translates beautifully through your playing."
Natalie, Rory @ Pinewood Hotel, Slough, Berkshire, August, 2021

Hello Rory,
We all thought the band was great and are simply waiting for an opportunity to use you again in the Yard."
Robyn Wilson, Rory @ 7 Bleeding Heart Yard, London (Holborn), September, 2020

I wanted to thank you for your contribution to the Stroud Jazz Club sessions on Sunday. Your solo set was fabulous and I thoroughly enjoyed playing with you in Andrew’s band. You have been a pleasure to work with - totally reliable and professional."
Paul Boniface, Stroud Jazz Club, Rory @ Stroud Jazz Club, The Stroud Hotel, May, 2024

Great job, and thank you also for your flexibility and patience with the changing brief! Hope to get some more bookings in for you soon.

Hi Rory, thank you so much again for yesterday. We had so many compliment’s on your performance. You really helped to make our wedding day special

Please pass on our sincere thanks to Rory from all the [Stonehouse In] Bloomers. I heard such brilliant reports of his playing throughout the afternoon. He gave a huge amount of enjoyment. I hope Rory’s gig at the Long Table this evening went well. He really is incredibly gifted."
"I was chatting to other Bloomers this morning at our working party and they felt his music created the most perfect atmosphere for the occasion.

Hello Rory,
We all thought the band was great and are simply waiting for an opportunity to use you again in the Yard.

I wanted to take a moment to provide some feedback on your recent performance. Your talent and dedication to your craft were evident, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Your tone was rich and full, which really brought the pieces to life. The sound quality was consistently excellent, making the performance very enjoyable. Your stage presence was confident and engaging. You connected well with the audience, making the performance even more captivating.
Overall, it was a pleasure to listen to your performance. Your passion for music is clear, and it translates beautifully through your playing.

I wanted to thank you for your contribution to the Stroud Jazz Club sessions on Sunday. Your solo set was fabulous and I thoroughly enjoyed playing with you in Andrew’s band. You have been a pleasure to work with - totally reliable and professional.

Thank you so much for Sunday – you were amazing!!

Thank you for an amazing evening. Rory has been a true professional throughout. Excellent communication from the moment I enquired. Great selection of songs that fit my vision. His performance absolutely made the evening. My guests have not stopped messaging and mentioning him and how amazing it was. He worked so hard and is exceptionally talented. Thank you so much Rory for going above and beyond. Thank you again.

Headlining at the Festival of Colours, Latina Festivale brought the South-American summer vibes with smooth vocals and tight melodies. The band were easy to work with, and we would book again.

Hi Rory thank you so much for your support today you were brilliant everyone said what talented person you are.

I recently booked Rory through Last Minute Musicians for a Valentine's Day event in our corporate building reception, specifically for his saxophone performance. Rory pleasantly surprised us with an additional performance on the flute, adding an extra layer of charm to the occasion. Sarah-Jane Morris's team efficiently managed the communication and follow-up, ensuring a seamless experience. From start to finish, Rory's professionalism and talent shone through, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.
I wholeheartedly recommend Rory for any event requiring exceptional musical talent. His professionalism, versatility, and dedication make him a standout choice. Thank you, Rory, for making our event truly unforgettable.

Wow Rory, this is brilliant! Have you always been able to sing so well or did you have to work at it? I'm impressed and a little jealous!!

Thanks again for playing at our Valentine’s day event. You really made it special for us and your playing was amazing! Thanks again!" ?

Latina Carnivale has definitely got that magic ingredient – the one that makes or breaks a Latin band. I’m sure you know what I mean. Anyone who dances salsa and the like knows that some bands play very well technically, but they just haven’t got it – the magic ingredient that forces you to move your body, to forget everything and get out there on the floor.

In February 2010 we had the pleasure of Latina Carnivale to entertain us at our annual conference. The band were kind enough to liaise with us well in advance to discuss our requirements and I am really happy that this was taken into account for our evening. As our guests had an age range from 23 to 73, I feel you provided a great party atmosphere for all, and the surrounding logistics was made easy by your professional approach. I would have no hesitation in recommending Latina Carnivale to any corporate function should they desire an entertaining upbeat Latin style party.

What a lovely surprise! The music is authentic, and the guys really understand clave. I've been collecting Latin music (from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia) for a long time now and am very rarely surprised...

We had a wonderful time at Hampton Court House and the sound of your music floating out of that conservatory into the sunny courtyard as we launched into our celebrations is one of my happiest moments. Will certainly be in contact again if we have another special occasion as would love to hear you play again." ?❤️??

Rory, you absolutely made it! You exceeded everyone’s expectations, especially mine. Thank you so very very much.

Rory is an extremely talented and professional performer, composer, arranger and artist manager. Recommended!

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 compliments from some very happy guests. We would whole heartedly recommend.

Rory was a great saxophonist and made the event feel welcoming, lively and fun. Would highly recommend for future events.

I am happy to confirm that you and your colleagues on the sax, bass and piano indubitably added greatly to the atmosphere of the evening. Lots of the guests commented very enthusiastically on how much they had enjoyed the music. My feeling is that you added warmth, sparkle, and a sense of celebration to the evening, and the range and style of play was perfect to modulate between grabbing people’s attention and providing harmonious background, as appropriate for the stage in the proceedings. I was also appreciative of how flexible you were about the times of taking a break so that there was always music except during the brief interlude for speeches. I was delighted to have found you through [Last Minute Musicians] and would definitely recommend not only you and your colleagues but [Last Minute Musicians] too.

Rory, as always, was excellent.

Rory’s performance was incredible! Much enjoyed by everyone and we loved the seamless change from flute, to vocals, to sax!

Very many thanks to Rory 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.

I heard Rory playing an impromptu set at the Long Table and I was blown away with his performance. Extremely talented on many instruments, he got everybody dancing and a really fun guy. I'd recommend him to get the party started with the talent!

Very impressed with his performance, would definitely hire again.

We absolutely loved having you perform at our wedding so thank you :) 
"Rory played at our wedding in London and was such a great choice for our big day. He was really easy to communicate with in the lead up which meant all our requests were performed on the day. Everyone commented what a lovely addition Rory was for when our guests arrived and into the post ceremony drinks reception, creating the exact atmosphere we had hoped for. Thanks Rory for helping make our day extra special.

You were brilliant. Thank you again.

Your playing was really beautiful. You’re so talented! Thank you, it added so much atmosphere. We were so lucky with the weather, you brought the gardens to life. All the best, Penny.

I booked Rory to play at a Rotary Club of London event in 2019. He arrived in time, played as discussed and was an all round terrific success, liked by all the attendees.

Rory played at our anniversary party. He is an extremely talented multi-instrumentalist. He impressed everyone with his playing and singing and he was the talk of the evening. Live music adds a special dimension to an event and there is no better person to provide this than Rory. He is reliable, flexible and professional. We have no hesitation in recommending him. We look forward to booking Rory again for all our future family events.

Through the 11 years that I have known Rory both as a friend and colleague, I have found him to possess many excellent qualities. He is extremely organised and pays close attention to detail. I have worked in his band Latina Carnivale since 2013 and found him to be very efficient in running his production company [management]. The events are always diligently co-ordinated with all the operational info sent out well in advance, so we always know what to expect.
I have found Rory to be very reliable and always keeps his word. I think he would be a great asset to any music or arts organisation. He has a wealth of knowledge to impart to peers from his years of music-making. His approach is fun and engaging whilst bringing lots of ideas to the table.

He's an exceptionally talented musician. Anyone who can fathom those Latin jazz changes has to be some kind of genius...

Thanks for doing it. The show went well.

It is always a pleasure to have you involved in our shows and with the added technical support that you can bring you are, as always, invaluable to our continued art.

You were great and it went down really well with the guests!

You were excellent and hugely added to the atmosphere.

Rory provided the musical background to our wedding at Old Marylebone Town Hall and after party at home. He was superb, both creating a wonderful mood, and interpreting what we wanted. We (my wife and I) couldn’t more highly recommend him. Craig and Dina 01.08.22

Thank you so much for playing on Thursday. It was a fantastic evening... the feedback was amazing! The guests told me they really enjoyed your pieces and it got the party vibe going. Hopefully will see you again sometime and hear your music. Best regards.

Thank you so so much for performing at our wedding, it made the reception so special and many of our guests commented on how excellent your performance was. We were very pleased with Rory performing at our wedding. He was professional and easy to communicate with from the start, providing us with an incredible repertoire list for us to pick some of our favourite songs. Rory played these to a high standard on his saxophone with backing music, for the pleasure of our guests at the reception. This really added something extra special to our wedding reception, and many of our guests commented on his excellent performance. We would highly recommend Rory to anyone looking to hire a musician for weddings or similar events. We very much hope that we can use your services again in the future.

I booked a saxophonist for my husbands 40th for 20 people. Rory was very friendly and talented. He played really well and the music was great and perfect for the occasion. Everyone enjoyed the music including the neighbours!  
Also great service and easy to book. 
Thank you Rory.

Rory entertained at my 50th birthday in our large garden. He brought all his equipment and was ready to start straight away. He was a multi-instrumentalist, and I couldn’t believe it when he got out both saxophone and flute. He played beautiful music with a professional, original backing track, I noted, and it was wonderful to have that live element. He also changed costumes half way through which we were quite surprised and amused at; I thought that this really added to the high standard of his professionalism and the variety of what he offered. He was very easy to talk to and I would definitely book him again. Even the neighbours next door asked if the music was live as it sounded so special and they wanted to come and listen.

I really enjoyed your playing and your set.

Rory headlined the annual Painswick Feast Festival 2023. He created a lovely ambience with beautiful Bossa Nova arrangements complemented with saxophones, flute, and vocals in both Portuguese and English, bringing the sunshine out of all who attended. Many visitors and locals stopped, listened, and picnicked to the music of Rory. Weeks later, and he is still being talked about! Rory was a huge success and already booked again for 2024 through public demand.

Rory gave a lively performance at Dursley Pride – was versatile and worked alongside the other artists to provide an afternoon of musical entertainment for the garden area of the festival, keeping the vibe going with LGBT-themed DJ sets to complement the live vocals and sax. The tie dye, feathers, and costume changes added the perfect finishing touch!

We had a fantastic time and thank you for your wonderful performance. We thought you were absolutely fantastic and the perfect vibe for our wedding.

Thank you for everything, you were amazing.

Rory is one of our most popular musicians and we book him out for lots of events every year through the music agency we own. Rory is brilliant.

Rory – you were fantastic on the evening. You were sensitive to the crowd in terms of the choice of music, your were extremely professional in your approach, and the guests commented repeatedly how much they enjoyed your music. Thank you for coming along; you really helped set the ambience.

Thank you so much for performing for us. You created such a wonderful atmosphere for our drinks reception, it felt like we were in Italy rather than Kent with the sparkling wine and sunshine. We had the pleasure of Rory playing the saxophone at our wedding drinks reception at a Winery in Kent, and in the glorious sunshine we could’ve mistaken it for Italy. The vibe that Rory created was wonderful, the song choices were excellent and Rory was great at incorporating our requests. We have had great feedback from our guests and have been sent videos of people having a little dance. I wasn’t sure whether to stretch our wedding budget for a saxophonist but now I just wish we had booked Rory for longer!

We were delighted with the band, they understood the audience of industry professionals and played excellent uplifting music, keeping the momentum of the day going, very professional and would recommend!

We were very happy with the performance. It was a lovely addition to our event. And as Matt said, the band was fabulous! We will reach out again for any events like this in the future.

Thank you again for playing for us at our Easter Ball, you and the band were fabulous! With much appreciation, Matthew.

Last summer, we were delighted with the performance of saxophonist / clarinettist Rory and pianist exploring the music of George Gershwin. This summer, Rory enchanted the audience with his fusion of acoustic Latin with Brazilian music, jazz and soul and the arrangements were tastefully orchestrated with guitar and percussion. It made for an engaging performance. We hope to have him back again soon!