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Rich Gordon - Saxophonist

Overview

Rich Gordon – Wedding and Event Saxophonist from St Andrews

Rich Gordon is a professional saxophonist from St Andrews who performs at weddings, corporate events and private parties across Scotland. He has years of experience playing saxophone up and down the country and knows how to read a room, whether that means relaxed background music or a set that gets your guests on their feet.

Rich's repertoire covers two moods. His gentle set includes romantic favourites, Disney classics and jazz standards such as Take Five and Moonlight Serenade, ideal for your ceremony or drinks reception. His upbeat set brings sax-led versions of crowd-pleasers from Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars and Queen, along with the classic sax anthems Baker Street and Careless Whisper. Take a look at his full set list for more.

A Truly Versatile Musician

As well as the saxophone, Rich is a highly accomplished piper and guitarist. That means you could have him pipe in the bride, then switch to sax for your drinks reception. Find out more on his Rich Gordon – Bagpipes profile, or read our blog post, Rich Gordon: Your Complete Guide to Scotland's Most Versatile Saxophonist, Piper and Guitarist.

Trusted by Leading Brands

Rich has performed for some of the best-known names in business and education, including:

  • Aston Martin
  • Moët & Chandon
  • Bacardi UK
  • Heineken UK
  • Helly Hansen
  • Tesco
  • Morrisons
  • Rigby Gunmakers
  • The Universities of St Andrews, Edinburgh and Dundee

Getting a Quote

Please note: our website's instant quotes are based on Rich playing saxophone at a two-hour drinks reception. For longer performances, combined sax and bagpipe bookings or his guitar set, our team will put together a bespoke quote. Email info@hireaband.co.uk or call 0141 413 4060 to speak to one of our Entertainment Experts.

Set list

Gentle Set
Beauty and the Beast | Disney
Let’s Stay Together | Al Green
You Give Me Something | James Morrison
What a Wonderful World | Louis Armstrong
Kiss from a Rose | Seal
Part of Your World | Disney
Perfect | Ed Sheeran
Have I Told You Lately | Rod Stewart
A Thousand Years | Christina Perri
Love Me Like You Do | Ellie Goulding
How Long Will I Love You | Ellie Goulding
Starboy | The Weeknd
Moonlight Serenade | Glenn Miller
Take Five | Dave Brubeck
Cantaloupe Island | Herbie Hancock
Cry Me a River | Julie London

Upbeat Set
I Wish | Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke | Stevie Wonder
Forget You | CeeLo Green
Fly Me to the Moon | Frank Sinatra
Uptown Funk | Bruno Mars
Happy | Pharrell Williams
Pick Up the Pieces | Average White Band
Counting Stars | OneRepublic
Careless Whisper | George Michael
Baker Street | Gerry Rafferty
Sax | Fleur East
Havana | Camila Cabello
Sunday Morning | Maroon 5
This Love | Maroon 5
Crazy Little Thing Called Love | Queen
Billie Jean | Michael Jackson
Blame It on the Boogie | The Jacksons
Shut Up and Dance | Walk the Moon
One Step Beyond | Madness
Shotgun | George Ezra

Club Set
Literally anything you want!
This Girl | Kungs
Mr Saxobeat | Alexandra Stan
Jubel | Klingande
Titanium | David Guetta ft. Sia
Levels | Avicii
Freed from Desire | Gala
Superstar | Love Inc.
Bits and Pieces | GBX
Destination Unknown | Alex Gaudino
Piece of Your Heart | Meduza
Lonely | Joel Corry

World Set
Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse | Arijit Singh
Tum Hi Ho | Arijit Singh
Caledonia | Dougie MacLean

Reviews (21)

Thank you so much to Rich Gordon for being part of our day, piping in the afternoon and then playing sax at night. We loved having you as part of our day!!

Rich was absolutely brilliant. From the bagpipes at our ceremony, to the sax for our wedding meal - we were absolutely blown away with how good he was! We especially loved the sax playing for our wedding meal entrance - it was so much fun!
Thank you so much, you are a very talented guy and we were lucky to have you play for us so incredibly on our special day!

Hireaband were really easy to work with, lovely, helpful and very efficient, they kept us up to date throughout the process and nothing was too much bother. Would highly recommend

Rich Gordon was fantastic, from his piping before and after the service to playing sax and guitar throughout the wedding breakfast, he was fantastic, read the room brilliantly for the music choices, played all the bride and groom’s favourites, a truly amazing artist. Cannot recommend him enough as he totally made our day.

Rich was the perfect combo for us - being able to switch between the sax and the bagpipes was exactly the blend we were looking for. Handling the the booking through Hireaband really made it easy, especially as an overseas couple coming to Scotland the week of the wedding. Rich also offered to learn any songs we needed, but had a really wide setlist already - plenty of our favorites to choose from!

Rich was unbelievable, he made the day! Between playing the bagpipes, saxophone guitar and singing during our meal, we couldn’t have asked for more!!
The guests loved him and we couldn’t believe the talent!! Absolutely loved having Rich as part of our special day.

Wow, the one man band who did it all from pipes, sax, guitar and vocal cords. Everyone commented on how talented and amazing he was and we could not be happier!! Rich you truly were amazing! I even think a few bookings are coming your way, including from our videographer, which just evidencing how good you were!

Rich was incredible! He was super accommodating and learnt a couple of our favourite songs which was very thoughtful. He is so talented and also a really lovely guy. He was an amazing addition to our drinks reception - he helped to set the perfect vibe and all our guests loved him!

Rich was absolutely fantastic with us all day, and a huge hit with the guests. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to provide our day time entertainment, and to play us into our wedding. Thank you so much to Rich and the Hireaband team for their help to make our day so special!

Rich was a very polite & talented musician. He played an hour long set hitting every note creating a warm ambience. Won’t hesitate to book him again & also recommend to friends, family & colleagues/associates…

Rich was a fabulous addition to our day. We felt very lucky to have him at every stage - multi talented and brought lots of fun to our day!

Thanks to Rich for our saxophone power hour. Us and our guests loved it so much so many comments on how much fun it was.

Rich Gordon was incredible! His saxophone set the perfect romantic mood for our first dance and had everyone on their feet later in the night. Our guests loved him, and he made the whole atmosphere unforgettable. We can’t thank him enough!

We recently had Rich Gordon at our wedding, playing the bagpipes for our ceremony and onto play the sax for our drinks reception.
Rich also played the sax at my hen party in May and we cannot fault him on any occasions. Rich came on both occasions, happy and friendly putting us at ease on our wedding day. He came dressed appropriately for the occasion.
Our music preferences were taken into consideration and he brought the vibes we were looking for- everyone up dancing and enjoying themselves.
We are so glad we chose to have Rich as part of our day!

Hireaband were great to book through and very responsive and timely to messages
Rich Gordon is a fantastic act for both pipes and saxophone and made the wedding day for us, thank you!

All went smoothly and our guests enjoyed Rich playing and choice of music.

We had such a great day and Rich was amazing and definitely made the day of of of our most best highlights of the day.

Rich was a true professional and incredible at his job!
He was extremely accommodating, nothing was a hassle for him.
Our guests had a ball and couldn’t be more complimentary of Rich.
Rich was one of the many highlights of our big day!

Rich was excellent at our wedding service on 18th July at Achnagairn Castle. Many of our guests commented on how amazing he is both playing the pipes and on the saxophone. It was so special to be able to choose certain music for key parts of our day. His transition between both instruments was seamless, so much so that some guests thought we had a separate pipes and sax player! We would highly recommend Rich to anyone looking for outstanding pipes or saxophone for an event. We cannot thank Rich enough!

Rich Gordon was absolutely amazing and all our guests loved him!! Would definitely recommend and also use him again!

Rich was brilliant and very professional. He played beautifully and everyone thoroughly enjoyed his set..my Husband loved this surprise and we could certainly hire Rich again. Thank you so much Rich.

Rich absolutely helped make our day, his range from classic bagpipes to bringing the party on the sax was unreal. He took any requests and super friendly too. Mega thanks to Gaye and the Hireaband team too for coordinating. Thank you for making our day so special! The McCabes x

Venues

Venues I've performed at

Achnagairn

Balbirnie House

Banff Springs Hotel

Blair Castle

Boturich Castle

Cambo Estate

Cameron House

Carlowrie Castle

Carmyllie Hall

Cluny Castle

Cornhill Castle

Cromlix House

Crossbasket Castle

Dalhousie Castle

DoubleTree Edinburgh City Centre

Dumfries House

Dundas Castle

Fonab Castle

Glasgow Cathedral

Glenapp Castle

Gleneagles Hotel

Hopetoun House

Mar Hall

Mar Lodge Estate

Murthly Estate & Castle

One Devonshire Gardens

Oxenfoord Castle

Palm Court Hotel

Piperdam

Prestonfield House

Rossie on the Earn

Royal Yacht Britannia

Signet Library

St Jude's Glasgow

The Bield

The Scotsman Hotel

Thirlestane Castle

Trades Hall

Trump Turnberry

FAQs

What styles of music does Rich play on the saxophone?

Rich has four sets to choose from. His Gentle Set features romantic favourites, Disney classics and jazz standards such as Take Five and Moonlight Serenade. His Upbeat Set brings sax versions of hits from Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars and Queen, along with classics like Baker Street and Careless Whisper. There's also a Club Set of dance anthems and a World Set that includes Bollywood favourites and Caledonia.

Can Rich play saxophone during our wedding meal?

Yes, and it's one of the most popular ways couples book him. Rich can play you into the room for your grand entrance and then provide relaxed background music throughout your wedding breakfast, reading the room to suit the mood.

Can we book Rich for both bagpipes and saxophone on the same day?

Yes. Rich is also a professional piper, so he can pipe at your ceremony and then switch to saxophone for your drinks reception or wedding meal. He also plays guitar. See his Rich Gordon - Bagpipes profile for more on his piping, and contact our team for a combined quote.

What is Rich's Club Set?

Rich's Club Set adds live saxophone to dance anthems such as Mr Saxobeat, Titanium, Freed from Desire and Piece of Your Heart. It's a brilliant way to lift the energy later in the evening, and Rich is happy to play along to just about any club track you'd like.

Will Rich play our favourite songs?

Rich's set list is packed with popular choices, and he's happy to include songs that mean something to you both. Let us know your favourites when you book and we'll pass them on to Rich.

What does the instant quote on this page include?

Our website's instant quotes are based on Rich playing saxophone at a two-hour drinks reception. For longer performances, combined bagpipe and saxophone bookings, or his guitar set, contact our team and we'll put together a bespoke quote.

Where is Rich based, and does he travel?

Rich is based in St Andrews in Fife and performs at weddings and events right across Scotland, from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Perthshire, Aberdeenshire and beyond.

Is Rich available for corporate events and private parties?

Absolutely. As well as weddings, Rich plays at birthday parties, annual dinners and corporate functions. He has performed for well-known brands including Aston Martin, Moët & Chandon, Bacardi UK and Heineken UK.

How do we book Rich Gordon?

Get an instant quote on this page, or email info@hireaband.co.uk or call 0141 413 4060 to chat with one of our Entertainment Experts. We'll check Rich's availability for your date and take care of the details.

Further Info

Line-Up

  • Default Line Up
  • Solo Saxophonist
  • Additional Line Up Options
  • Also Plays Bagpipes and Guitar

Performance Times

Booking Add-ons

  • Alternative Timings Available on Request
  • 1-hour Ceremony
  • Full Day Package Available (can include bagpipes)
  • 1-hour Evening Ibiza Sax Set

Provided by the Act

  • PA System
  • Public Liability Insurance & PAT Tested Equipment

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