Gus Leighton Music
Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger, Educator
- The Casual Jazzer Discussing Gus's performance of 'Prisoner of Love'
"Such an amazing jazz saxophonist I know you are going to love this solo. So much soul and passion. You can really tell he has studied the music and the greats that have come before him."
Lachy Hamill has hired Gus on multiple occasions for session work
"I have worked with Gus several times now on a few different projects, all quite different in style. I have always found him to be extremely personable and easy to work with. He very quickly understands the vibe I’m going for and absolutely nails it every time. What’s more, his prices are ridiculously reasonable (which I suppose is an oxymoron but I don’t care, damn it!). This is especially so when you consider how he does 3 hours worth of work in 1. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a quality saxophone player. I would NOT recommend him to you if you’re looking for a sub par, trashy sax hack though. Look elsewhere for that."
Tayla and Nathan Badings Maskell hired Gus alongside DJ Sexy Lucy for their wedding
"Gus - everyone has been absolutely raving about you!!! You are such a showman and so very talented! You and Alex created such a cool point of intrigue and entertainment on the day! We are SO grateful to you both, you were beyond amazing!!!"
Maddi and Emma Magri hired Gus alongside Karla Adele from Memory Lane Entertainment Co. To perform at their wedding
"Our guests can’t stop raving about the energy he brought.
Even Em’s 83-year-old nan was up dancing with him—he was that good!"
Edwina Powe hired Gus alongside the team at Oberonlane
"Our friends and family to this day continue to rave about the phenomenal band that simply made our wedding a night we will always cherish. Not even the pouring rain could dampen the spirits with Gus and his party sax raving away..."
- The Casual Jazzer Discussing 'Mother's Tears' from the album Carrington
"What a sound! Absolutely in love with the tenor sound of saxophonist Gus Leighton. For me it's always about the sound. If your tone isn't on point I can't really get past it. Love this video and he sounds great. Definitely recommend showing his page some love if you love great saxophone playing!"
Emily L. Hired Gus to Perform as a DJ Sax Duo with Jordan Miller Through Oberon Lane
"...Gus was just fab and helped set the scene for the rest of our evening"
Bianca and Andrew Thorp hired Gus Leighton and Hugo Bladel to perform a DJ/Sax package at their wedding.
"...Gus was obviously a highlight; incredible sax skills and incredible aerobic capacity on the dancefloor..."
Mt. Hungry - Music News and Reviews
"Angus Leighton of Uncle Gus and The Rimshots. I can't froth about this band enough - and neither can the event managers. These guys are making huge strides in the local scene and I see the effect that it's having in a good handful of emerging groups. With undeniable stage presence and chops to back it up, Gus proves that jazz and blues musicians no longer need to perform with their backs to the audience - and he's helping break that stigma."
John Ross Christie
"If you love smooth, cool and sexy Jazz, you most defiantly cant go past The Gus Leighton Quartet from beautiful Hobart, Tasmania What a beautiful and amazing sound!!"