Rory is available solo or appearing as a band for events (private / corporate), festivals, weddings, parties, promotional work or residencies.
Rory offers a flexible range of lineups and repertoire, and can adapt presentation, requests, set and timings to suit your requirements, to ensure a successful, enjoyable and memorable event. Rory can be booked either as a saxophonist appearing with a band / backing track, or as a pianist / vocalist performing with a band or solo.
Rory offers a flexible range of lineups and repertoire, and can adapt presentation, requests, set and timings to suit your requirements, to ensure a successful, enjoyable and memorable event. Rory can be booked either as a saxophonist appearing with a band / backing track, or as a pianist / vocalist performing with a band or solo.
Lineups
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PackagesSaxophoneWith the saxophone-based lineups, the client can choose either a straight-ahead ‘Jazz' setup (with piano and kit) or an acoustic ‘Bossa Nova' setup (with guitar and cajon).
The client can also specify the type(s) of saxophones (alto, soprano, tenor) and optional woodwinds (flute and clarinet) and vocals, creating a bespoke sound to suit the nature of the occasion. Additionally, Rory can offer iPod music between sets and a full suite of backing tracks (including custom-made backing tracks) to further enhance the occasion. PianoPiano-based lineups are available with bass, percussion and guest vocalists / horns if required.
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Song RequestsRory offers song requests. Check out the Playlist for a list of possible songs.
If the song is on the playlist, request is FREE. If the song is not on the playlist.
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The Secret SaxophonistRory now offers "The Secret Saxophonist" service as part of the requests package. With over 5 years background in hospitality & leisure working weddings as a conference and banqueting attendant at Stonehouse Court Hotel to pay off his student debts, Rory can pose either as a waiter / barman or as a regular guest, and surprise and delight the person(s) of choosing when they least expect it with an impromptu saxophone performance to open the set.
Perfect for weddings, engagements and birthday parties, "The Secret Saxophonist" costs as an optional extra £25, which includes 1 song request performed from memory with backing track, and an experienced helping hand at the event where required. |
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EquipmentRory plays Yamaha saxophones and clarinet, Jupiter flute and Roland Juno DI piano, and provides Mackie SRM 150 for 1-2 piece engagements, Yamaha 400i PA system for 3-4 piece engagements and Yamaha 2200W PA system plus monitoring for larger lineups.
Checklist300+ strong repertoire covering a range of styles spanning Jazz, Latin, Popular & World music plus original songs.
Available with a flexible range of guests (vocalists / horns) Based in London and the South-East but travels UK-wide with discounts offered for Manchester and the North-West. Excellent value for money Fluent improviser and able to replicate songs by ear on demand Offering a wide catalogue of backing tracks, with custom backing tracks also available Over a dozen brilliant testimonials from some of the UK's top venues and clients Special request songs learned, at short notice if required Saxophone (alto, soprano, tenor) and reeds (flute, clarinet) available Vocals available in three languages (English, Spanish and Portuguese) Young, talented professional musicians |
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Additional Info
The band is available in various outfit choices, from formal dinner suits to smart casual white shirts and chinos. As a general guide, the band dresses in all black for jazz and swing events, and lighter colours for acoustic Bossa Nova, however this is flexible to the discretion of the client.
Everything else you need to know about bookings is on Red & Black Music (www.redandblackmusic.co.uk). To find out more about booking the band, email redandblackmusic@me.com. Due to the popularity of interest, we prefer to take/make all pre-booking/contract correspondence and agreements in writing to ensure 100% accuracy of information (although we are on hand for a chat if you have any extra special requirements). Thank you for your understanding!
Everything else you need to know about bookings is on Red & Black Music (www.redandblackmusic.co.uk). To find out more about booking the band, email redandblackmusic@me.com. Due to the popularity of interest, we prefer to take/make all pre-booking/contract correspondence and agreements in writing to ensure 100% accuracy of information (although we are on hand for a chat if you have any extra special requirements). Thank you for your understanding!
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