There really is something quite extraordinary about a Ruby Turner show; she is an absolute vocal powerhouse and a force of nature and provides a dynamic approach to the evening, with every song, every lyric, every note dripping with enthusiasm, passion and emotion;
Not only is her vocal musicianship exquisite; her humour and stage rapport is entertaining and she exudes professionalism throughout every minute of the evening.
Born in Jamaica she grew up in Montego Bay, but moved to the Midlands when she was 9, where she has lived ever since. Her debut album, Woman Hold Up Half the Sky (1986), was a critical and commercial success, and she went on to release another 13 albums over the course of the next three decades, including 1989’s Paradise, which peaked at number 39 on the Billboard R&B chart. She also charted eight singles throughout the ’80s and ’90s, the most successful of which was “I’d Rather Go Blind,” which made it to number 27 in England in 1987.
It is no wonder that she is Jools Holland favourite principal vocalist and has been appearing with Jools and his R&B Orchestra worldwide for over 30 years. Ruby has released 17 albums, plus the BBC’s ‘Live from Glastonbury’, as well as appearing on releases by the likes of Brian Ferry, UB40, Steve Winwood and Mick Jagger.
On 4th June 2012, Ruby preformed “You Are So Beautiful” with Jools Holland, at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert outside Buckingham Palace. In June 2016, Ruby was awarded an MBE.
Soul, Gospel, and R&B, Ruby Turner is truly the genuine article. Blessed with a voice that can breathe life and meaning into any song, whether it be a passionate ballad or a fast groove.
On stage she is an absolute vocal powerhouse and a force of nature and provides a dynamic approach to the evening, with every song, every lyric, every note dripping with enthusiasm, passion and emotion;
“This was a purely and quite extraordinary performance. Those lucky enough to have seen this were left with the memories of a quite incredible night to remember. Quite simply, Phenomenal”
