Saxophonist
Richard Smith Saxophone
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About Richard
Saxophone for your event, covering all popular saxophone styles from Ibiza, dance, soul, reggae and jazz.
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Richard
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Richard's Reviews
From customers:
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Marge R
1 month ago, for a Wedding in The Old Palace
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Arthur S
2 months ago, for a Wedding in Bredenbury
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Richard's Song list
Ibiza/Dance
Jubel
Mr Saxobeat
This Girl
Sweet Lovin'
Fireball
Levels
Destination Calabria
Freed From Desire
Reach Up
Baby Don't Hurt Me
Pop
Afterglow
Man I Need
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
September
Young Hearts Run Free
Never Too Much
Proud Mary
Soul/Reggae/Ska
Let's Stay Together
Just the Two of Us
Move on up
Valerie
Feeling Good
Georgia on my Mind
Is This Love
Stir It Up
No Woman No Cry
Kingston Town
One Step Beyond
Baggy Trousers
Jazz
Fly me to the Moon
Autumn Leaves
On Green Dolphin Street
Just Friends
All of Me
Confirmation
Body and Soul
Billie's Bounce
Like Someone in Love
Wave
Misty
There Will Never Be Another You
Richard's Prices
Last updated: 2026
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
| Duration | Price | |
| Short performance (up to 15 min) | £187.50 | |
| Up to 1 hour | £375 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £437.50 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £500 |
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
I can give two types of performance. I can play laid-back mellow jazz as a soft backdrop to your drinks reception or similar event. And on the complete other side of the coin I can play high energy Ibiza saxophone with catchy riffs to get yours guests bouncing.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
A whole host of wedding venues. My favourites being Tower Hill Barns in Wales, Cheshire Woodland Weddings, and Peckforton Castle.
Music venues wise I've played mostly in Manchester at venues like Band on the Wall, Matt & Phreds, the MEN arena, Yes, Deaf Institute, Gorilla. I've also ventured out to places like Futureyard and Hootenanny.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
Playing in the backing band for Dennis Bovell when he was doing a UK tour - he's quite a big name in the history of reggae music so that was special. Besides that I played a concert at Bridgwater Hall with a massive 50-piece choir - quite an experience! Some theatre shows as well (although you're not exactly high-profile in the pit!)
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
Absolutely no problem! I am very flexible and happy to adapt to make sure your event runs smoothly.
How much time do you need to set up?
Ideally 20 mins in an empty room to make sure my sound is EQ'd properly, but I can (and have!) set up in 2 mins in a very crowded room, so again very flexible!
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Yes! I will probably decide on the final order of things to try and get a good flow going between songs, but I'm very enthusiastic to play any songs you like!
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
I have a wireless mic that just requires an XLR input to amplify the saxophone through your DJ's PA system.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
Yes! Open to any ideas - obviously there are certain types of songs that lend themselves better to saxophone than others, but you'd be surprised how adaptable the instrument can be! Always happy to learn a song if it means a lot to you!
Musicianship
Genres:
Ibiza club, Deep house, Electro-Swing, House, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Gospel, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Covers, Disco, Funk, Motown, R&B, Soul, Vintage, Brazilian music, Bossa nova, Caribbean music, Latin, Reggae, Ska
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Arranger, Transcription, Accompanist, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, MC, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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