Hire Maisie Riley | Saxophonist in London

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About Maisie

Music tailored to pure ambient or ‘let’s get the party started’, sing along environments. Sax, piano and vocals with any requests taken.

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Saxophonist

London

Public liability insurance of £20 million

Trained in classical and jazz by tutors at Chethams School of Music, Junior RNCM and Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Maisie Riley provides a diverse range of performances depending on the requirements of your wedding/event. From chilled out smooth jazz/pop (ideal for background music) to more high tempo and energetic party favourites; she also offers Ibiza style sax - great for parties and bringing a great atmosphere to your event! Maisie has performed for many happy couples and their guests as a wedding saxophonist, along with corporate clients, TV/radio companies and music festivals all over the UK and Europe. Each wedding package is fully tailored to every client, providing a unique and personal experience. Special requests are always more than welcome, whether it’s for the ceremony, drinks reception or first dance - Maisie will always alter her set to include requested songs and to suit the general vibe. Flexible to your timings, every part of your special day can be easily catered for. Packages include everything from pre-ceremony all the way to the after party. Maisie is fully contained as a performer, with all her own equipment and insurance at the ready. Maisie is personable and always happy to talk through/discuss any queries and understands that planning any event can be stressful! She is on hand to add that extra sparkle to your special day.

Maisie

5 out of 5

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Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Maisie's Reviews

5 out of 5

Amazing will 100% book again !!!

Reply from Maisie

2 months ago

Thank you so much Erin. Was a pleasure to play at your party ❤️

5 out of 5

Maisie provided the entertainment for the drinks reception at our recent anniversary gala dinner. She brought style and class to the occasion with her amazing solo performance! It created the perfect backdrop to our event and having live music lifted the experience and added a talking point for guests. What we loved most was how Maisie was part of the crowd and engaged our guests with her wonderful performance.

5 out of 5

Maisie is a great entertainer and a fabulous musician. I was fortunate to be able to arrange for Maisie to entertain the guests at a significant birthday party of mine. The party was a huge success due mainly to the fantastic entertainment provided by Maisie and her band. If you are looking for a versatile musician or band who will work with you to provide the music and entertainment for your special event I can't recommend Maisie highly enough.

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Maisie's Song list

Any pop requests

Ed Sheeran

Elvis Presley

Dua Lipa

Christina Perry

Elton John

Aretha Franklin

Beyoncé

Kacey Musgraves

Kendrick Lamar

Keith Jarrett

Cliff Richard’s

Tom Jones

Lizzo

Ariana Grande

Shawn Mendes

Rhianna

Harry Styles

Lauryn Hill

Stevie Wonder

Michael Jackson

One Direction

ABBA

The Beatles

The Beach Boys

Earth Wind and Fire

Fleetwood Mac

Green Day

Kool and the Gang

Nirvana

Queen

Aerosmith

Amy Winehouse

Billie Eilish

BB King

Billie Holiday

Blondie

The Carpenters

Chris Stapleton

Commodores

Lionel Richie

Count Basie

David Bowie

Frank Sinatra

Dean Martin

Demi Lovato

Diana Ross

Dusty Springfield

Duke Ellington

The Eagles

Emeli Sandé

Etta James

George Michael

Gregory Porter

Herbie Hancock

Imagine Dragons

Jack Johnson

Jay-Z

Jessie J

John Coltrane

Johnny Cash

Justin Bieber

Kate Bush

Katy Perry

The Killers

Lady GaGa

Lana Del Ray

Louis Armstrong

Madonna

Maroon 5

Martha Reeves

Marvin Gaye

Mary J Blige

Miles Davis

Nat King Cole

Nicki Minaj

Nina Simone

Norah Jones

OneRepublic

Oscar Peterson

Otis Redding

PJ Morton

Quincy Jones

Ray Charles

Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Rhianna

Robert Glasper

Sam Smith

Selena Gomez

Sergio Mendez

Shania Twain

Snoop Dogg

Stan Getz

Status Quo

Sting

Taylor Swift

The Temptations

Thelonius Monk

The Weeknd

The Jonas Brothers

Weezer

will.i.am

Willie Nelson

Radio Head

Jackson 5

Rolling Stones

Spice Girls

Van Halen

Chopin

Debussy

Mozart

Joni Mitchell

John Williams

The Who

John Lennon

Jimi Hendrix

Janet Jackson

James Brown

Whitney Houston

Jennifer Hudson

Take That

Backstreet Boys

Jamiroquai

Jacob Collier

Stevie Nicks

Coldplay

Guns N’ Roses

Shaggy

Sex Pistols

Florence + the Machine

Fats Domino

Fats Waller

Louis Prima

Oasis

Niall Horan

Louis Tomlinson

Zayn

House music

1920s music

1930s music

1940s music

1950s music

1960s music

1970s music

1980s music

1990s music

Classical music

Rock n Roll

Sax & DJ hits (eg. Can’t take my eyes off you, Jubel)

Funk/fusion (eg. Jamiroquai)

Maisie's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£125
Up to 1 hour	£200
Up to 2 hours	£250
Up to 3 hours	£300

1 hour performance

All equipment included.

£125

Up to 2 hours.

All equipment included.

£218.75

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£312.50

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I will always dress the part. Just give me a vague dress code and I will match it! I’m always up for taking requests, whether that’s a song that is sentimental to you, or just one that you love to groove to. It’s your day! I will usually assess the mood and work out what tunes will really get the party going. The last thing you want is no one up dancing!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Jazz venues such as Pizza Express Live in Soho. Concert hall venues such as the prestigious Bridgewater Hall in Manchester.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I am influenced mainly by jazz artists, as this is how I train. However, pop artists help me to get that added extra into my sound, which brings together technique and vibes!!

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Most of my gigs right now are private functions and jazz gigs due to my studying. However I play at various festivals with different bands, hoping to play soon at events such as Glastonbury.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Not to worry! I understand that things don’t always go exactly to plan and am always ready to adapt to your needs. Just let me know and we can figure it out without any stress. :)

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes. Whether it’s between or before sets, I will happily put on a playlist/songs of your choice through my sound system for however long necessary.

How much time do you need to set up?

Personally, I travel fairly light! My approximate setting up time is about 5/10 minutes. This means that I’m easy to move around if needed. However, I like to arrive much earlier in order to work out the setting and exactly what is required.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

As there are so many songs, I included some well-known artists of which I play songs by, but pretty much any popular songs or jazz tunes are well within reach - just send them over and it shouldn’t be a problem at all!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes. I have everything I need with me and don’t require anything else in order to perform.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Of course! I will do my best to learn any requests that I don’t already know, though it is likely that I will have played it at least once before. Just let me know what you’re thinking of and we can go from there!

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Jazz, Christmas, Traditional church music, Classical, Baroque, Contemporary classical, Classical crossover, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Renaissance, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, 1950s era music, 1940s era music, 1930s era music, 1920s era music, Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Rockabilly, Traditional English folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Gospel, Easy listening, Light music, Americana, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Hip Hop, Karaoke, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Vintage, Indie, Rock 'n' Roll

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Instruments:

Saxophone, Piano, Clarinet, Flute, Trumpet

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Event types:

Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Wedding proposal, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Christmas party

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Other skills:

Arranger, Sound technician, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Accompanist, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Community music worker

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