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🎷 Richie Garrison – World-Class Saxophonist & DJ for Weddings and Private Events

Planning your wedding? Before sending the standard hitched message, I’d love it if you could share a few quick details — such as your wedding date, venue, rough timings, and what kind of vibe you're aiming for (e.g. ceremony, drinks, reception, party). This helps me tailor the perfect package for you straight away — whether you’re after smooth daytime sax, a party-starting DJ Sax set, or the full Hypnotica live experience.

⚠️ Please note: Hitched no longer displays my videos unless I pay for premium access — but I’m happy to send you clips of both my Saxophone and Hypnotica shows directly. Just drop me a message and I’ll send them over!

🎷 Solo Saxophone with Backing Tracks – Elegant, Timeless, & Effortless

Looking for a solo saxophonist to add a touch of class and sophistication to your special day?

With over 20 years of experience performing at weddings, luxury parties, and high-end events across the UK and Europe, I bring a smooth, polished saxophone sound to every occasion. Backed by high-quality tracks, I can cover a wide range of genres — from jazz, soul, and blues to pop, disco, Latin, and chill house.

This is a refined and cost-effective way to bring live music into your event without the need for a full band. Ideal for:

  • Wedding Ceremonies

  • Drinks Receptions

  • Wedding Breakfasts

  • Cocktail Hours

  • Upscale Background Ambience

I’m also happy to learn a special song for your day — just let me know in advance, and I’ll bring it to life with my signature style.

🎧 Hypnotica – DJ Sax & Live Percussion Experience

Ready to turn up the energy later in the day?

Hypnotica is my live DJ-Sax show designed for unforgettable evening parties. For a full Ibiza-style vibe, you can add live percussion too — creating an immersive, high-energy experience that keeps guests dancing all night.

Available in three formats:

  • Hypnotica Solo – DJ & Sax combo (7 PM–Midnight)

  • Hypnotica Duo – Sax & Percussion (with your DJ)

  • Hypnotica Full – DJ, Sax & Percussion show

Perfect for high-end weddings, private events, and destination parties where you want your entertainment to truly stand out.

🌟 About Richie Garrison

A fixture on the London jazz scene and beyond, I’ve performed with global legends including Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Katy Perry, Gary Barlow, and many more. You may have seen me on The Royal Variety Show, Graham Norton, Jonathan Ross, or Britain’s Got Talent, where my performances have wowed audiences on live TV.

Whether it’s a sophisticated daytime set or an electrifying live show, I bring world-class musicianship, top-tier equipment, and a deep understanding of how to create unforgettable wedding moments.

💍 Services Offered

I’m available for a wide range of events, including:

  • Weddings (ceremony, drinks, dinner, evening party)

  • Corporate Events

  • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs

  • Christenings

  • Private Celebrations & Launches

Each performance is fully tailored to your day, with flexible set lengths, professional-grade sound and lighting (if needed), and a warm, professional approach from start to finish.

Let me know the kind of experience you’re envisioning — whether it’s a chilled daytime vibe, a high-energy evening party, or both. I’ll help you create the perfect soundtrack for your celebration.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
DJ
Other (Richie Is happy to Jam with a DJ (If you already have one) to add that live music feel playing dance and house music which will be sure to get the crowd on the dancefloor or come with a jazz band)

What is included in the wedding package?

2 x 45mins of music over a 2 hour period (More can be added) plus party music in between intervals. The duration of Richie's performance can be lengthened depending on the client's needs

How far in advance should I contact you?

The sooner the better. During the middle of the year dates will be quicker to go

What style of music do you offer?

Lounge
Disco
Jazz
Latest hits
Pop

Type of musical group:

Band
Duet
Trio

Size of group:

Soloist
Small (2 - 3 musicians)
Medium (4 - 6 musicians)

Repertoire:

Popular and well-known selections from Pop tunes, and Ballads as well as Jazz, Blues, Latin and idioms not normally tackled by Saxophonists such as a large choice of Motown and 60’s Soul, Funk, Pop

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Richie also happy to learn a song if given a month's notice and providing it is possible to obtain a backing track and sheet music for the chosen tune. 2 songs for £25 and £50 for more

What's your experience?

Richie has over 15 years of experience performing for all kinds of social occasions both in the UK and abroad and can shape his act to accommodate your entertainment needs

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

Yes, shelter will need to be provided if required to play outside. And a decent sized table

Can you travel?

Yes, i am able to travel. I get events all over the Europe and I am happy to travel provided travel fees accommodation and food is taken care of

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, travel Charges: I would do the first 30 miles for free and then charge 45p per mile

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

90 to 120 mins More can be supplied for an extra fee

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

30 mins to 1hr

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

After my set fee I normally charge 50 pounds extra every half an hour

What are the forms of payment?

Cash is always preferred but Bank Transfer is also more than welcome. There is also a 5% discount for those who like to pay in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum

Reviews for Richie Garrison - Saxophone

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Nathan Sent on 03/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Performance on my wedding

I just want to say thank you for providing the music for my wedding on Friday 30th August 2024 at the Old Mill Aldermaston. People loved the music style that you were playing and you done an amazing job so thank you for making it a special day for me and my wife
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Louisvieanna Sent on 01/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Louis & Vieanna

Richie was absolutely amazing at our wedding. His saxophone skills were captivating, setting the perfect tone for the evening. From romantic ballads to upbeat jazz numbers, he impressed everyone with his talent and versatility. Richie's professionalism and tailored performance made working with him a breeze. Our guests are still talking about his incredible performance, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. If you want a talented saxophonist to elevate your event, Richie is the one to pick.
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Julian Sent on 28/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible accompaniment for our wedding entertainment

Richie played at our wedding in the evening. He was fantastic and even learned an accompaniment to our first dance song which was sensational. All our guests loved him
Gina
Gina Sent on 23/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Elevated our evening! Absolutely insane!

We booked Richie for our evening reception on our wedding day. In the lead up he was super responsive and helpful which is just what a bride needs when managing lots of suppliers.

He started with our first dance which he learned in preparation as it wasn’t in his repertoire, his riffs were incredible, his timing impeccable, he really brought the vibe. The guests absolutely loved him and have raved on about him since the wedding! I’ve also had a few friends on instagram also ask for his details as they want him too!

So glad we found Richie, he made our evening even more special and I highly recommend to everyone!
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Claire Sent on 01/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Completed our Wedding

Richie was absolutely amazing and topped off our wedding reception. Compliments from everyone!
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Amy W. Sent on 29/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

21st birthday party

Richie was amazing, had the whole party on the dance floor. Such a great atmosphere and he really did make the party.
I would highly recommend him.
I have already passed his details on for my auntie to book for next year.
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Shireen Sent on 26/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Party EVER!

Richie is an absolute must for the best wedding party!
He got the dance floor filled from start to finish & was the perfect addition to the party.
Richie did a lounge set before hand it was just beautiful.
He really was the cherry on top for an amazing day.
If you’re looking for someone who is super professional, reliable, lovely, and to provide that something special then I really highly recommend Richie!
Duane
Duane Sent on 20/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Brought a Beautiful Element to our already special day

Richie Brought a Beautiful Element to our already special day. He was courteous and polite and got straight into it. The all the guest loved his vibe and he got a huge round of appaluse at dinner for his solo during one of the songs. It was magical and would recommend Richie all the way.
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 08/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Drinks reception entertainment

Richie provided a wonderful service for our drinks reception at our wedding last month.
He was professional, friendly and played an eclectic set list to suit our reception. It was great entertainment and so many of our guests have commented how much they loved the music.
Mr Steven
Mr Steven Sent on 24/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Superb entertainment!

Richie played during our wedding breakfast and he was fantastic!

All of our guests said how brilliant he was and were up and dancing, he was a highlight of our day.

We couldn't recommend him enough and was a lovely guy!
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Kushal Sent on 29/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful summery set on wedding day canapés

Richie played during our wedding at hedsor house. He was a highlight of the day as he managed to relax everyone and make sure everyone had a great time at canapés outdoors in the summer. Everyone said he was amazing and really made the atmosphere for his time playing. He was so nice and professional and I would hundred percent recommend him to anyone!
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Graham Sent on 13/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A great addition to our drinks reception!

We were looking at entertainment for our drinks reception when we came across Richie, we thought a Saxophonist would be the perfect addition and we were absolutely correct. Richie was an incredible addition to our day and all of our guests were asking how we found him. He kept our guests thoroughly entertained during our group photos! We would heavily recommend him to anyone!
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Kylie Sent on 26/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Marketing Society Annual Dinner 2021

Richie was fantastic and is an incredible saxophonist - would definitely recommend!
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Perri Sent on 03/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The party starter!

What a guy, what a performance! Richie did a fantastic job at bringing the vibe to my wedding last week. He has people up and dancing over the wedding breakfast - and the party didn't stop either. Couldn't have imagined my wedding without Richie. I thought a sax was a ' nice little added touch', but Richie became a major part of the day's highlights!
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Emily Sent on 13/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

If you want a great atmosphere, Richie is your man!

Richie has created really special memories for us after playing at our wedding breakfast. He created the most magical atmosphere and everywhere we looked, our guests were laughing, smiling and happy! Richie played a mixture of upbeat songs and mellow songs. Everyone loved his music! He is also a really lovely guy and we highly recommend him for any event you have! We hope to have a party in the future just so that we can see him again!
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