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WHY BOOK RORY?

  • Completely self-sufficient.
  • 250+ excellent client testaments from some of the UK’s top agents, promoters, and wedding clients.
  • 600+ strong repertoire plus original compositions.
  • Able to perform alongside a DJ.
  • Able to perform alongside a percussionist, at an extra cost.
  • Based in both Stroud and London (cost calculated from the nearest postcode to the event venue, thereby covering more of both the South West and the South East).
  • Choice of saxophones (alto, tenor, soprano) plus flute and clarinet to widen the range of timbres, at no extra cost.
  • Diverse range of genres within Brazilian music, plus Jazz, Latin, Soul and Pop.
  • DJ sets included free of charge, to suit the theme of the occasion.
  • Experience since 1998 in arrangement, composition, and transcription, reflected in the quality of backing tracks and improvisation.
  • Experience since 2005 in working with bands, DJs, jam sessions, karaoke, open mic, and recording studios.
  • Experience since 2009 in professional performance at private/corporate events, festivals, jazz venues, and weddings across the UK.
  • First Class Honours from the Royal Northern College of Music (2009).
  • Flexible range of colourful outfits available to enhance the performance.
  • Insured by insure4music: Public Liability Insurance cover of up to £5 million and Professional Indemnity of up to £1 million.
  • Knowledgeable, versatile and enthusiastic about a wide range of genres.
  • Mixed sets for the occasion, with no breaks between songs.
  • Personal, tailored experience and friendly, enthusiastic approach.
  • Provides high quality, battery-powered PA: Maui 5 GO for up to 100 people, or Boss Street Cube II for smaller, intimate settings, or easily pared with DJ/house systems.
  • Special request songs learned, at short notice.
  • Suitable for all events ranging from festivals and parties to small, intimate settings such as dinners, picnics and barbecues.
  • Travels nationally and internationally if enquired in advance.
  • Vocals in three languages: Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

EVENTS

  • Baby Showers
  • Bars
  • Bar Mitzvahs
  • Birthday Parties
  • Christmas Parties
  • Corporate Parties
  • Drinks Receptions
  • Fashion Shoots
  • Festivals
  • Jazz Clubs
  • Product Launches
  • Recordings
  • Restaurants
  • ​Retail
  • Theatres
  • Venues
  • Weddings​

VARIATIONS

Rory will adapt the following to suit the event:
  • Instruments (Alto, Soprano and Tenor Saxophones, Vocals, Flute and Clarinet)
  • Amplification
  • Sets & Genres (pre-mixed or live mixed)
  • Timings
  • ​Dress Code​​

SONG REQUESTS

​Rory offers song requests. Check out the REPERTOIRE page for a list of possible songs.
If the song appears on this page, request is FREE.
If the song does not appear on this page, request is £20.00

SUPPORTING MUSICIANS

Supporting musicians can be arranged to perform alongside Rory IF booked by the client. Please feel free to ask and Rory will put you directly in contact with the musicians.