I started playing music professionally after retiring out of the Army with almost 20yrs of service. I play with a Grammy Award winning Zydeco band (Buckwheat Zydeco) and I've been all over the world playing music. In 2019 I was even featured on Queen Sugar !
I mostly describe myself as a "cover" artist. I use professional backing tracks, with my own sax effects to create the perfect smooth jazz ambiance. I cover nearly every genre, and I have had monumental success doing this. I also have a 3-piece band for larger engagements from Houston to New Orleans or Lake Charles to Lafayette, LA. No event is too large or too small; all I need to know is what you as the client need!
Saw you perform previously and did not know that you would go on to win a Grammy award! We always knew that you would hit the big time but now the rest of the world knows that J towns finest is also one of the finest musicians in the world. Congratulations!
Not only an EXCELLENT musician but a charming and delightful human as well. We booked Saxy for a private party and it was a delightful experience. Truly worth every dime :)
Response from Rob Saxy:
Thank You Soooo Much !!! I Love What I Do....🎷🐈
Price Range: Custom Packages Available
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, French
I am a saxophonist but also an entertainer! With playing multiple venues a week, I've learned how to read my audience and envoke participation and a personable experience. My goal at the end of every performance is to have someone who tells a friend or potential client about how I did something on sax that they never experienced.
Robert Saxy Richard
Born: Jennings, Louisiana
Resides: Jennings, Louisiana
Family: 3 Daughters
Age: 51
Robert Saxy Richard graduated from Jennings High School in 1991, and McNeese State University in 2000; majoring in History with a minor in English.
Robert Saxy Richard retired, in 2009 from the Army. Entering in the service in 1991, He was enlisted until 2000; where then he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. His highest rank achieved was Captain (0-3). Robert Saxy Richard retired with almost 18 years of both reserve, and active-duty time with multiple units and also reserve time with the 256th Infantry Brigade. He Served in Iraq as an Infantry Platoon Leader, from October 2004 to October 2005. Robert Saxy Richard was wounded in combat earning Purple Heart Medal, Bronze Star, and The Combat Infantry Badge. He returned home to take command of the unit he deployed overseas with and later retired as an instructor/cadre at Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Camp Ball, La, under the 199th Leadership Regiment.
Since retirement, Robert Saxy Richard has returned back to his musical background as a professional musician playing and has played all over the world; to include countries of Belize, Honduras, & Switzerland at the International Blues Festival. He is a saxophonist/vocalist with Major Handy and The Louisiana Blues Band and also with Grammy Award winning Buckwheat Zydeco. Lastly, Robert Saxy Richard has taken on aspirations of acting and is pursuing film. He has been featured in several films and series to include: Pure Country 3, Queen Sugar, NCIS, and most recently in a featured role on a project named L' Expliation.
Rob Saxy is also a 2024 Grammy Award Winner with Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. !!!!
For "solo" performances my requirements are minimal. Quotes given include equipment, set up and tear down. If there is an engagement where I am traveling several states over or flying into a venue. The client is expected to obtain and have technical support as to where I can basically "Plug & Play" upon arrival.
I typically use Bose towers and mixers for sound generation. They are efficient, professional in appearance and very easy to set up and tear down; with minimal time and effort. So, on average the main thing I require is proximity to a 110 outlet. I will make the magic occur after that !
I do almost 300 songs, to include every genre. Before booking an engagement or playing at an establishment; I obtain all the details of the audience. In doing so, I can survey those demographics and catch every ear in my audience. I do provide a Wedding Song List as a guide for my potential brides. I will make concessions to learn a "key" song for the bride's march or presentation of gifts. However, fees may vary if I am required to learn an entire ceremony of songs for a wedding. I love to make events as such personable, but my schedule is very demanding. I average 15 to 20 gigs a month. My time is very valuable on and off the clock.
Sample Set List:
1. Adele - Easy On Me
2. Journey - Open Arms
3. Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey
4. Michael Jackson - P.Y.T
5. Sam Smith - Stay With Me
6. Otis Redding - Dock Of The Bay
7. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
8. Cindi Lauper - Time After Time
9. Tevin Campbell - Can We Talk
10. Elvis - Can't Help Falling In Love With You
11. Bruno Mars & Anderson Paak - Leave The Door Open
While I respect the jazz standards and pioneers of jazz from Chicago to New Orleans; this is not my focus of style. Yes, I do jazz standards occasionally, but I am a smooth jazz artist. I consider my style to be more like Kirk Whalum, Dave Koz, Richard Elliot and Euge Groove. I love what these guys are doing and with that style preference I can emulate the type of music that I love to play. It makes it so much easier to pour my soul into what I'm playing if I can relate and feel the music..... Period !
This will be gig specific. Tangibles will be discussed as per a solo act or an engagement with the band. Generally, we provide our own equipment.
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