A Natural Musician
Michael Ruff is what you might call a natural musician. Everything is a song — intelligent, heartfelt, and honest lyrics, the perfect feel and groove, a sense of humor. It just flows. Purely inspirational in the process.
Michael has a gift for bringing life to the artists he works with, sharing the joy of making music on so many amazing musical projects.
Based on the island of Kauai for over 35 years, Michael is a man of faith, a husband, father, and grandfather. Time is spent at work, cooking, doing dishes, laundry, yard work — and in the studio, producing, recording, mixing and mastering. And when the opportunity arises, touring Europe with his family and favorite musicians.
Michael first came to Scandinavia touring with Chaka Khan, where he met Per Lindvall, Lars Danielsson, Nils Landgren, and Jan Ugand. His first solo gig in Sweden was at the legendary Nefertiti jazz club in Gothenburg.
Over the next 30+ years he became a fixture at Fasching in Stockholm, Pumpehuset in Copenhagen, and Copenhagen Jazzhouse. He recorded live albums in Denmark (1992) and Sweden (2003). A European tour is being planned for Sweden, Denmark, and Norway.
"The audience, man, they're great! When you have friends, you tend to come back."
Blame it on the Whisky — Michael Ruff & Vince Esquire feat. Tower of Power Horns
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