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Ruby Robinson

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About Ruby

The Jazz Diva of Our Era
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Leigh-on-Sea
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Ruby Robinson SOLD OUT The Crazy Coqs in Piccadilly, London. Ruby Robinson HEADLINED Upstair's at Ronnie Scott's in Soho, London. Ruby Robinson SOLD OUT The Pheasantry Jazz Club in Chelsea, London. This young lady is one exceptional performer! Based between London & Essex, UK, Ruby has performed on stages all over the country including prestigious London venues such as West End’s Cafe de Paris and Le QuecumBar Brasserie, to venues abroad such as Swing Jazz and Supper Club, New York City! Gracing stages for over a decade, Ruby’s professional story began aged sixteen where she landed a lead vocalist role in The Melvin Beddow Big Band, which led her to joining The Glenn Miller Story UK Tour as a lead and group vocalist. Since then, she has toured around the UK with several Big Bands performing on great stages including HQ and Ambassador Theatre Groups, SOLD OUT multiple London venues, organised and choreographed cabarets as a Bluecoat for Pontin's Holiday Camps, as well as hosted and performed at several private, corporate and communal events. She also featured as a Guest Vocalist at The Big Band Blitz Gala which was featured on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing! A rising talent in the UK’s live music scene, Ruby is not to be missed! She draws great influence from the iconic divas of Jazz including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Blossom Dearie and Peggy Lee. She is well-known for her fantastic stage presence and flair, her excellent stylistic technique of women beyond her years, and her strong, warm tone. With her repertoire inspired from over one hundred years of music, her passion for the Great American Song Book brings a refreshing, traditional and finessed approach to audiences with a touch of glamour at every performance! Ruby continues to perform regularly around Central London and the UK! Looking for a chic, authentic and sophisticated act for your venue, event or special occasion? Look no further!

Ruby's Reviews

From customers:

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Ada S
2 years ago

"Hugely entertaining and a joy to work with..."

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PizzaExpress L
5 years ago

"Ruby Robinson is without doubt a ‘Star’ in the making!"

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Ruby's Song list

Jazz & Swing:
Ella Fitzgerald
Billie Holiday
Frank Sinatra
Julie London
Peggy Lee
Nat King Cole
Louis Armstrong
Lounge Jazz:
Blossom Dearie
Doris Day
Tony Bennet
Alison Moyet
Rosemary Clooney
Nina Simone
Amy Winehouse
Wartime:
Glenn Miller
Duke Ellington
Benny Goodman
The Andrew Sisters
Vera Lynn
Helen Ward
Bing Crosby
Postmodern Jukebox:
All About That Bass
Lovefool
Habits
Poison
Creep
My Heart Will Go On
Man! I Feel Like A Woman!
Christmas:
White Christmas
Sleigh Ride
Santa Baby
Christmas Song
Merry Christmas Darling
Santa Clause Is Coming To Town
I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas

Ruby's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£93.75
Up to 1 hour£343.75
Up to 2 hours£468.75
Up to 3 hours£593.75
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My energy!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Upstair's at Ronnie Scott's PizzaExpress Live The Crazy Coq's Spa Valley Railway Vulcan Restoration Trust London Boat Race

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Ella Fitzgerald Judy Garland Billie Holiday] Peggy Lee Blossom Dearie

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Upstair's at Ronnie Scott's

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 30 minutes to 1 hour before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests have a great time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.
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Genres:
Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Modern jazz, Latin jazz, Swing
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Cruise
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