The Audley Reid Band
Overview
The Audley Reid Band delivers a versatile mix of contemporary jazz, standards, Motown, bossa nova, R&B, neo-soul, Top 40 favorites, light rock, plus timeless selections from the Great American Songbook. With solo sax, Sax + DJ, and live band formats ranging from intimate combos to a full sixteen-piece ensemble, we tailor the sound to your event.
Reviews
24 reviews
Emma M.
September 30, 2025The Perfect Addition to Our Event
The saxophonist was outstanding! He arrived early to prepare, was very professional, and his performance was absolutely amazing. He created a wonderful atmosphere and added so much value to the event. We couldn’t have asked for better.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
The Audley Reid Band
Good morning, Emma.
Thanks so much for having me at your event. I look forward to working with you again.
Thanks again Audley
Deavonn
August 14, 2022Saxophone Player Famiky Picknic
I requested Audley at the last minute due to a cancelation on a previous booked performer. Audley was very responsive and ready for service. His performance with the saxophone was phenomenal. The performance was soo incredible that my family and I are planning more that we would like him to be our performer. So, thank you. Everyone, including the kids enjoyed.
Hired as: Jazz Band
The Audley Reid Band
Deavonn and his family treated me very graciously and I really enjoyed performing at this family gathering.
Thank you
Gerardo . Y. S.
October 29, 2025Such an amazing performance!
Audley was absolutely amazing performing for 2 hours for our intimate wedding celebration. He was very attentive from the moment we started talking about our wants and needs for the event. He put special attention and effort to the requested songs making the excellent balance between his presence between the crowd and remarking the moment for us as newlyweds. Thank you Audley for such an amazing service and your professionalism.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
The Audley Reid Band
Thank you so much for having me. I had a great time.
Corina M.
September 16, 2025Retirement party
Audley was great! He played the music I liked and even played my special request I will be booking him again
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Corina M.
September 15, 2025Retirement party
Audley played the Saxophone for my husband’s retirement party on September 13th, 2025, and me and my family enjoyed the music selection and when I tell you guys he played that Saxophone it was absolutely beautiful. He arrived on time and was very professional. I will definitely recommend and will be booking him again.
Thank you so very much Audley
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Booking information
Price range: Contact for pricing
What to expect
We have our setup time at least two hours prior to the start of the engagement or agreed upon time with organizers.
Dress attire and music geared to exceed expectations of the client.
About
Audley L. Reid a.k.a. “Reid” began his musical career 25 years ago. His passionate approach to Smooth Jazz magically takes listeners to an island of musical paradise, a direct result of his Jamaican/Cuban heritage. Although Jamaica proclaims Reid as a native countryman, the Windy City has been home throughout his musical career.
Proficient on all saxophones, with a preference to the Alto sax, Reid has been described as a cross between David Sanborn and the late sax genius Art Porter, but with his own distinct style. He has performed with several entertainment greats including Kendall Lewis, Buddy Guy, Phil Perry, Michael White, Kim Fields, Ray Fuller, Mike Mason, Nick Colionne, Howard Hewett, A.J. Brown, Melvin Miller, Norman Connors, Ray Parker Jr., Michael Henderson, Vivian Green, and Michon Young.
Reid’s saxophone styling has afforded him tremendous opportunities throughout the United States as well as in Mexico, Asia, Canada, Europe, and Jamaica.
Reid’s solo and group performances with various bands, including his own have delighted audiences at a multitude of social galas, venues and events. These include Will Downing, ETA Music Monday, Michael White Smooth Jazz Explosion/Class Act Entertainment (Everette Harp, Jeff Gollub, Maysa, Waymon Tisdale, and Phil Perry), V. Holmes "Tribute to the Motown Greats," Universal Soul Circus, Northern Trust Bank, Flossmoor Country Club, the Boys and Girls Club, The “Taste of Chicago,” Chicago’s new jazz and comedy club, Jokes and Note, Close Up 2 Jazz Festival, “The Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival”, Greater Hartford Jazz Festival and Detroit's Art Beats and Eats.
Additional booking notes
Tech Rider will be submitted upon confirmation of the engagement.
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