Richards Entertainment

Matthew did a fantastic job, and went over and above what was expected. He’s also a great guy and really fun addition to any event. Highly highly recommend!

I wish I could rate Matt of Richards Entertainment 10 stars… aka OFF THE CHARTS! From our first email exchange, I knew I was in good hands. He is extremely responsive, kind, and willing to jump on a call at any time to answer questions. When it came down to wedding day… there are really no words to describe the energy Matt brought to our dancefloor. His talent is impeccable and whether it was EDM, to Frank Sinatra, to any genre in between - he is the perfect compliment to any reception. Our guests were absolutely blown away by him! If you are thinking of booking a sax player for your event … Matt is exactly who you need.

Matthew was 1000000/10 I CANNOTTTTT recommend him more he had my crowd going from the second. He got on stage to the second he left. That man made my wedding 1000 times better than it could have been. I am so grateful for you. May God continue to bless those beautiful lungs, and hands because you are truly gifted forever grateful for you 🤍🤍🤍

Matthew made our wedding day!!! He was an amazing energy throughout the whole event- our guests cannot stop talking about him! He was so much fun to have during cocktail hour, played an amazing dinner set, and brought so much energy to the dance floor! He was so good at dancing while playing and keeping all of our guests dancing all night! Our wedding would not have been the same without him! You need to hire Matthew! He is the best wedding saxophonist in New Jersey, New England, and beyond!! We cannot recommend highly enough.

MATT. IS. EPIC. He played the sax at our wedding and rocked out with us & our guests the entire night! He is unbelievably talented and we seriously got SO many compliments about his skill, energy, presence and charisma. I knew that Matt would be an iconic addition to our day, but since the beginning working with him was the best decision we made - he's kind, responsive, helpful, and was so great all around we can't recommend him enough! He took the time to talk to us about the vibe we wanted and totally NAILED IT - he was the biggest hit! He made us feel so special throughout the whole process, and on the wedding day he seriously made our night! We will never forget our experience with him! THANK YOU MATT!

From the very moment we connected, Matt has been nothing but kind and professional. You can tell his work goes beyond his love for music---he genuinely loves people. He arrived early, played all of our requests, and was a beautiful addition to our day. He brought our village together in the best way during our fall wedding and EVERYONE loved him. I'd recommend him to anyone!

Matthew was absolutely incredible! He made our wedding and we received so many compliments. Everyone said they have never seen anything like him and that he really got our guest on the dance floor! He really brought that extra touch we wanted! I can’t thank him enough for making our wedding!

We hired Matthew as the saxophonist for our wedding and he truly took our wedding to the next level! He is so talented, enthusiastic, and interacted with each and every one of our guests throughout the night both on the dance floor and during dinner. We received so many compliments on how amazing he was and he worked so well alongside our DJ to create the exact environment on the dance floor that we had dreamed of! He was so professional and engaging and we wholeheartedly recommend booking him!!!!

There are simply not enough words to describe what Matthew brought to our wedding dance floor. Our friends and family will never forget dancing alongside him for hours. He blew all of our minds on multiple occasions, navigated an ever changing genres and literally seemed to never have left the dance floor. HOW DOES HE DO IT? He was also great with communication, on-time and just a lovely human. Thank you!!!

Where do I even begin!? Matthew was the absolute perfect addition to our wedding and was a dream to work with! Him and our DJ seriously kept our guests smiling and dancing all night long. I could not reccommend him more! thank you matthew for making our wedding reception so much fun!

Matthew was absolutely incredible from the very beginning. From communicating to figure out logistics to showing up earlier to set up and highly engaging with the audience when playing - he was a ROCKSTAR! I would 100% hire him again for any event I have in NYC.

We were absolutely blown away by Matthew Richards' performance at our prom! Matthew captivated everyone with his incredible saxophone skills. Not only is Matthew an exceptional musician, but he's also a true professional. He arrived early to set up and interacted kindly with our guests, making the evening even more memorable. His performance was a highlight of the night and left everyone talking about it long after the prom ended.

Matthew was amazing at the Columbia Journalism School's graduation.
I told him my vision and he took it to the next level. Our students and guests had a wonderful time!
He was engaging and we have pictures to prove how much fun he was!!
Can't wait to work with him again and again!

He. is. talented.

Matthew is an amazing addition to your event. We had Matt playing at our cocktail our and reception. Prior to the wedding, Matthew got on a call with us and just discussed our vision. He really wanted to know what we wanted to do with our wedding and he found ways to not take the spotlight away from us BUT TO COMPLIMENT OUR WEDDING VISION. He is a true professional who knows how to have fun.

Prior to the wedding day, Matthew called us to discuss our music taste and he curated a perfect playlist for guests to enjoy during cocktail our. He works so well with the DJ and communicated with him prior to the wedding to ensure proper audio setup.

Lets get to the reception. HE CAN PLAY ANYTHING. We let our DJ take the lead during the reception and Matthew was able to play along and compliment the variety of music the DJ played. He knows how to get the crowd going! The energy of the dance floor was unmatched! He played and danced with my guests and was so friendly with all the pictures.

After the wedding, my wife and I had so many compliments on Matthew and how they enjoyed his saxophone playing very much. I am one extremely satisfied client of Matthew's and I promise you will be too if you have him at your event!

Thanks again Matt!

I literally don't know where to start! Matthew was at our wedding a week ago now and we're still getting calls and texts raving about him. 10/10 recommend, I don't think our wedding would've been what it was without him!

If we could give 10 stars we would!! Matt was amazing and made our wedding unforgettable! He was professional and receptive to all our ideas throughout the planning process. We had a specific song and entrance idea for the beginning of our wedding and he exceeded all expectations. He brought our wedding to life with his energy and unreal saxophone playing ability. He was able to serenade the crowd with solos but also get the crowd going with upbeat songs that brought energy to the dance floor! My wife and I would recommend Matt without hesitation and any couple planning to have a saxophone player at their wedding would be extremely lucky to have Matt bless their special day!!!

Matt was such a pleasure to have at our wedding! He was punctual, professional, so easy to talk to and above all sounded amazing! We heard from so many of our guests how much they loved his playing! And he even played some Indian music which was such a nice personalized touch! Book him ASAP, while you can!

Richard’s Entertainment performed at our wedding reception on Saturday October 21st, in Westampton, NJ. He was so enthusiastic about his craft. He did such a great job interacting with the guests and took time to serenade us before we were introduced at our reception. We would certainly use him again. Thank you.

Matthew was an absolute hit at our wedding! He brought an amazing vibe and charmed everyone with his exceptional saxophone skills. Not only did he play great music, but he's also a cool guy who added that extra special touch to our celebration. We couldn't be happier with his performance!

OMG I would pay for Matt over and over again after hearing him play at our wedding! Matt was able to jump right in with our DJ(separate company) and brought the energy. The saxophone just elevated our entire dance floor and had everyone dancing all night long.

My friend hired Matthew to play the saxophone for her wedding reception and WOW was he amazing!!! Matthew had everyone dancing all night and really complimented the DJ! 10/10 would recommend him for any event!!

Matt was absolutely incredible at our wedding! He traveled to Boston for us and he lit up the dance floor and made the best dance party. He communicated with our DJ beforehand on songs and style and then absolutely crushed it the entire night! I searched all over for a party saxophonist for our wedding and Matt went above and beyond our expectations. Hire him immediately!!

Matthew did a phenomenal job! He was so professional and performed hit after hit!!! If you're looking to take your party to the next level, hit up Matthew! I have already had several people hit me up and asked for his information already. I can't wait to hear him again next month at my GF's Husband's party!

Matthew was absolutely amazing!! My guest and I truly enjoyed the night. What I liked most about Matthew was his ability to read the room and played music based off the mood. That's talent!!! 3hrs wasn't enough time. I could've had him play all night. He kept me dancing and grooving.
Looking forward to the next event.
Book him, book him, book him. You will not be sorry!!!!

Having Matt at my daughter’s party was definitely an enhancement to the party. Such a nice surprise for all guests !! They were all in awe!!! Will definitely book him again and again and again!

Matt went above and beyond before, during and after our wedding day. He received MANY compliments from our guests. 10/10 recommend.

All I can say about Matthew is WOW! We had hired him months back to perform at our Wedding celebration dinner that took place last weekend and the communication with him from the second we booked up until the day post the event was absolutely seamless. Matthew was extremely friendly and professional during our initial call and weeks leading up to the event he was super responsive not only with us but when we put him in touch with the DJ to coordinate as well. We officially met in person the night of our celebration and he was so warm, kind, and just plain happy to be there! Outside of the above my god was he absolutely TALENTED! He was on the dance floor with us all night playing his heart out and kept up to any and every song that the DJ threw at him. He was definitely the highlight of our evening and we would 1000% hire him again for future events. The last thing I'll say is that as a part of the LGBTQ+ community Matthew couldn't have made us feel more comfortable and supported which is incredibly important. I highly recommend Matthew for any event you may be thinking of and definitely plan to stay in touch!

We hired Matthew for our wedding at the jersey shore and he KILLED IT!! He truly got and kept the party going and everyone loved dancing along to his sax playing. He is also beyond kind and an absolute pleasure to work with. If you want to have a fun wedding, hire Matthew!! Don’t even think about it! Our guests are continuing to rave about him.

Matthew was the PERFECT addition to our wedding. If there’s one thing we get complemented most on for our wedding, it’s Matthew on our dance floor! He knew how to play along to every song and made sure everyone was up & dancing the whole night. He even stayed longer than we thought, to keep the party going for us. Incredibly talented & kind, hire him!

Take your event to the next level and hire Matt!

Matt was simply the best. He brought the dance floor to a level I’ve never seen at other weddings. He’s was interactive and just a ton of fun to dance with. We had a Greek wedding in May ‘23 and he was even playing to the Greek music like a champ. He is so easy to work with and very fair with his rate. Would recommend 10/10!!!

He was outstanding. An awesome saxophonist and he engaged the crowd. My guests loved him.

Are you looking for a Saxophonist for your event? Look no further! I wholeheartedly recommend Matthew Richards. He performed at my 70th Birthday Celebration and what a treat it was!. Matthew is professional, efficient, pleasant, and will patiently work with you to achieve the exact type of atmosphere that you desire for your event. You will not be disappointed!

Matt did an excellent job from the beginning to the end! He brought my vision of a perfect engagement proposal to reality and exceeded the expectations. He literally brought tears to me and my fiancée’s eyes. I can not thank him enough. Definitely going to book him for the wedding! Would recommend 10/10.

If you are looking for entertainment that will make your guest say WOW while keeping your event exciting, elegant, sophisticated, and fun, you have to go with Richards Entertainment. Matthew listens to your needs, knows how to read the crowd, and seems to always have a backup plan. You definitely get your money's worth and his pleasant smile, punctuality, and professionalism is greatly appreciated. Matthew's saxophone playing made my 40th birthday celebration one that people are still talking about and the event took place on 1/14/23. I'm glad I went with Richard Entertainment.

Matthew played at my recent wedding. From the moment of booking his communication was excellent. I understood exactly what would happen and when. He collaborated with us on song choices, arrived and set up a nice area and helped with transitions on the mic. The absolute best part however is what skillful a musician he is. His musicianship is amazing and the combo with his personality is great. He moves around, dances and helps increase the fun and enjoyment of guests. I recommend him highly.

Our experience with Matthew was Phenomenal. Matthew’s performance was the highlight of the night. He played with a high level of emotion, intensity and Love for what he does. He was super professional. He arrived on time, worked with our song choices and interacted with the crowd as if they were all his family. Thanks Matthew for making our daughter’s celebration so special. Everyone at the celebration keeps talking about your Amazing Entertainment . We are so happy we chose YOU! We cannot wait for the next event to bring you back!

Matthew was the best (and also final) addition to our wedding lineup. I wanted to surprise my husband with a musician for our wedding and Matthew/Richards Entertainment did just that and more! His music artistry and professional was incredibly appreciated by my husband and I but also by our guests. He accommodated a consultation before the big day and then showed off the day off. Really a nice touch that elevated our wedding to the next level. Thank you Matthew for a night that we’ll never forget.

Mr. & Mrs. Paez

We recently got married at the beautiful Wythe Hotel, in Brooklyn, where we had Matthew absolutely turn up the event. All our guest had an amazing time dancing alongside Matthew as he played on the dance floor. It was the best decision we made, because he is a vibe! Thank you, Matthew!

Matthew was absolutely fabulous. He played everything that we requested and the some. The guests loved him. He was very proactive and entertaining. Marvelous talent. Would use him again and encourage others to seek him out for a wonderful experience.
Thanks Matthew.

Matthew is a fantastic saxophone player and entertainer! We hired him to perform at our store opening party in nyc and he was definitely the highlight of the evening! We’ll hire him again for all our future events. Absolutely amazing!

Matthew is super easy to work with, very professional, responsive and a great guy!
He came early and stayed late - he brought his own setup with microphones, speakers and a background track, and he had the crowd dancing from beginning to end!

Great music and amazing performance.
We highly recommend Matthew!

Matthew was THE BEST addition to our entertainment lineup for our wedding!!! (We had a DJ, drummer, saxophonist (Matthew), and 3 piece band (key-tarist & two vocalists).

Matthew is very responsive, courteous, professional, and absolutely pleasant to talk to - he is always SO nice!!! From our first meeting to the day-of, everything went seamlessly! Matthew help us when we were in the market for a 3-piece band and they worked together so perfectly, along with our DJ and drummer (who Matthew has worked with in the past as well).

Matthew's work, talent, and reviews below speak for themselves! If it was one thing our guests couldn't stop talking about - it was Matthew and his saxophone! He is so incredibly talented, charismatic, and did not stop the party going! He will be with you and your guests dancing it up on the dance floor!

Do not hesitate to book Matthew for any occasion! We look forward to hiring Matthew again in the future!

He did an incredible job!!

Matthew performed for our Church Event this past weekend. His playing was excellent..His music could be felt deep in the core. His was pleasant warm and courteous. He was punctual and not in a hurry to leave. We loved his performance and would definitely....definitely recommend him for your event.

Matthew Richards was amazing and that’s an understatement. Wow wow wow. Everyone’s raving about him! He is the best saxophonist we could’ve imagined. He danced all night while playing the sax. His swagger and energy was contagious. Everyone’s shocked he’s able to dance and play the sax nonstop for the whole reception!

I gave him barely any instruction and he delivered more than we could’ve asked for. He could do romantic slow songs and also play to our hip hop and edm. Versatile. He’s truly versatile.

He went above and beyond. Playing the sax is just part of the skill. But performing and hyping up a crowd takes a truly talented human! We’re still in awe. Tell me when to stop the compliments. I could go all day!

PS, even as the bride and groom, everyone says he stole the show! We are not mad at that because we are blessed that we picked such a wonderful addition to our wedding. He’s so memorable and we think people would be crazy not to hire him!

(Ok last one, you know you’re good when you leave the wedding and have 2 new gigs booked…. One of them being willing to fly him out to CA to perform!)

Matthew was a great addition to our Holiday party! He really brought the energy and got the crowd fired up!

Great addition to the party. He was able to work with my budget aswell. 100% recommend!

My Wife and I got married at Brotherhood Winery and Matthew was OUTSTANDING. Very professional and knew how to keep the party ROCKING! Our guests were obsessed with him to the point where some are going to book him for their future weddings! He played along with our DJ the whole night to all types of music genre and danced around the dance floor ALL NIGHT. HIGHLY recommend Matthew for your Wedding Reception.

Matthew is one dynamic saxophone player. He arrived well before his start time & had modern equipment to keep our guests entertained. He voluntarily played soulful genres on a device as guests entered the venue. When it came time for his set, Matthew played the saxophone without reservation. He played with great enthusiasm and skill! His energy & joyful passion is felt through his instrument as he plays. His positive vibe is contagious and Matthew felt more like family! Many of our guest requested Matthew’s information and gave positive feedback on the remarkable musician he is. Matthew left us all wanting more! Lastly, his communication prior to the event and leading up to the event, was prompt, responsive, and clear. This is my second time booking with Matthew. I have NO DOUBT that you too will enjoy the lively musical melodies & entertainment of Matthew! He is one of a kind.

If you don't book this guy for your wedding/event, you are definitely missing out. He is absolutely amazing. In fact my words do him no justice, but I'll try...

I am so happy we booked him for our wedding. The night would not have been the same without him. He was (no exaggeration) the best money I spent. A true gentlemen the entire night and a master with the saxophone; I was astonished at how much he could play. I mean, he was playing everything from Alicia Keys to Bad Bunny & Drake. He was on queue with every song the DJ threw out without even knowing the actual Playlist. I can't say enough about this guy. So thankful for the night you gave us. You will be the first performer I look to book at my next event. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Matthew with Richards Entertainment is an amazing and talented artist! He is a master of his craft! His sound will get you right and on the dance floor!

Matthew and I meet in 2018 during the holidays in NYC. I was walking by him while he played holiday tunes. I asked for his number to book for a future event. I finally had an opportunity to book Richards Entertainment for July 15, 2021. My family and I loved every moment we experienced during our mother's birthday celebration.

When you book Matthew with Richards Entertainment you truly get amazing experience of a lifetime.

Where to start? Matthew absolutely crushed playing sax at our wedding. He first brought a nice classic sax vibe to our cocktail hour and then when the party begun he was able to play along with the DJ to provide the guests with an amazing entertainment experience. If you’re looking for a SAX player who is friendly and knows how to entertain guests of all ages, book Matthew!

Matthew was a pleasure to work with!
Extremely professional wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend Soundful Ent

Soulful Sounds ENT played at a 40th birthday party we hosted. They are easy to work with, professional, reliable and incredibly talented! They were responsive, listened to our preferences and requests, and knew how to get the crowd dancing. Booking them was a great decision and we look forward to working with them again!

Soulful Sounds was really incredible at our wedding reception. Their professionalism and talent were beyond anything we could have hoped for. We were the couple that was indecisive about whether or not to go with a band or a DJ for months, and who asked countless questions over several phone meetings with Matthew, the band's saxophonist. But, by the end of our wedding day, we realized that having a band was one of the best decisions we made for our entire wedding. Soulful Sounds worked with us almost every week, and provided everything we wanted for our wedding reception and more. Also, they were ready and willing to travel from NJ to VA (on a holiday weekend)! Our family and friends were Jamming with them on the dance floor and we've received so many compliments about how much fun they had. The wedding was just perfect and unforgettable. Matthew, Nicholas, Malcom, Monica, Daryian, Dapo, and Matthew(x2) - Thank you for being a huge part of our wedding, we are truly so appreciative of how great you are!!

This band is Amazing!!! Everything I thought they would be and more! Made my wedding - Everyone is Raving about them!! Can’t thank them enough for making my wedding so special!!! Even the staff at the Breakers was inquiring about them at breakfast this morning. We gave away every card we had. Just an absolute pleasure and I I was truly blessed to find them! ❤️❤️❤️

Soulful Sounds is an amazing band! I wanted to let everyone know how happy we were with Soulful Sounds at our annual Administrative Professionals Day event. We thought you would be good based on the recordings you send me, but you totally blew our expectations away. You are so much better in person. Your song selection and instruments were absolutely amazing. I had several people tell me you were the best band they had ever heard at this type of event. Thank you again for making the event so much fun for everyone.
All the best, Clara

I had a great time listening to this group they were awesome they played all the music that I truly love and everyone was engaged by singing, dancing, snapping fingers, rocking in their seat. We had a great time they are wonderful players without a doubt... Matthew, Tom and Malcolm can play any time for me and I will keep them on file for future events.

My group hired Matthew and Soulful Sounds for our Christmas Party. We were so surprised that they knew so many hits and even played a few unexpected songs from requests! I would definitely hire them again for any occasion.

These young men brought it to the table! They played at our Christmas Gala. They fully engaged an audience full of women. We sang and danced to familiar and nostalgic tunes! Truly entertaining! Highly recommended for any event!

The young men performed for our 2016 Holiday Party. They are a talented group offering an array of musical selections. They were well prepared and kept everyone entertained the entire evening. I highly recommend Matthew and his band and I would definitely use their services again.

Soulful Sounds was the perfect fit for my family's recent holiday party.
They were prompt, cordial and were very interactive with our guests while playing which made the party that much more fun.

Mathew and his band entertained us at the Christmas party all night. He knew exactly what to play for our age group. They are current as well as old school.We really enjoyed their sounds.I would definetly recommened these young men to play for any event in the near future.

Matthew and The Band were awesome. Not only did they sound great, but they had such a presence.
Some of the group was dancing, clapping their hands and all of us throughly enjoyed the music of Matthew and The Band.

I would love to hear them again and certainly recommend them to others.

They were OUTSTANDING.

Matthew A. Richards plays a mean sax. His combo entertained us to the max at our Christmas Party . Kudos!!

Matthew and his band provided just the right touch to a holiday gathering of friends and family. They were able to assess the mood of our group and play directly to it. Great selection of holiday tunes, soulful jazz and "get up out of your seat pieces."
I loved how they interacted with our group. I look forward to seeing them at other functions and would recommend them in a heartbeat!!!!

Awesome, performed at our Xmas event, not only very talented but professional, warm and inviting . Loved all the music.

Mathew, Tom and Malcolm performed for our organization on December 11, 2016 in Hudson Valley NY. They are a group of talented young men who danced and played music we all loved. They are a highly recommended group whom we look forward to working again with in the near future.

I was blown away by this group. I saw them at a christmas party, and they were fantastic. Everyone enjoyed them. Purely professional. I will be using them for some of my future functions. Matthew came with a keyboardist and Bass player. Wonderful sounds and even prompted some of the ladies to dance to the music. Please do not pass this group up.

I couldn't be more pleased with the services provided by Matthew and his band! Prompt, so friendly, and they truly engaged with the over 50 friends that attended my annual holiday shindig. His warm smile is equal to his gift of saxophone and their 3 piece band ran through hits from Sade to Justin Timberlake! I am planning another party JUST for the chance to have them perform again. Outstanding!

We were lucky to find Matthew to play for our wedding with short notice. He worked with us to select the perfect playlist for our outdoor affair. It was such a beautiful touch. He was professional and had such a positive energy that almost a year later, we had to have him play for our babyshower. All of our guests were highly impressed. You will not be disappointed! Thank you Matthew!!