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About Ruth Smith

1st Class Female Saxophonist with a Heavenly Serenading Sound! I've played 500+ events, including playing at the O2, UK & Carneige Hall, NY!

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Saxophonist

Harlow

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British-Nigerian Gospel and Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Ruth has had a diverse and extensive career. She has played across the world, gracing the stages of Carnegie Hall in New York, the mountains of Ibiza & the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the UK. Ruth is accomplished on the alto, soprano & tenor saxophone, with a special preference for the soprano saxophone. Ruth plays a number of other instruments, including the piano and vocals. She has many years of teaching experience, which has included teaching in schools in London such as the prestigious Dwight School in London. With many years of performing and her diverse repertoire of music, you will not want to miss out on having her sound reach you!

Ruth Smith

4.9 out of 5

6 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

4.8

Punctuality

4.8

Ruth Smith's Reviews

5 out of 5

Ruth played excellently at our corporate event. She was very engaging and professional. I can't recommend her highly enough!

Reply from Ruth Smith

2 months ago

Thank you, Maxine! I had a great time, it was a very well-put-together event. I look forward to working again with you soon.

5 out of 5

We asked Ruth to play at my husband's birthday party and she was absolutely fabulous! Everyone loved her and her presence really made the day. Incredibly professional, willing and talented, highly recommend.

Reply from Ruth Smith

2 months ago

Thank you, Sam. I had a fantastic time celebrating with you, and I am glad you all enjoyed the day.

5 out of 5

Totally excellent, Ruth was amazing and our guests loved her. A true professional and lovely lady. Cooperated well with our dj, truly fantastic, highly recommend.

Reply from Ruth Smith

8 months ago

Thank you Corrine! So glad everyone enjoyed the music, it was a lovely wedding. It was an honour to play for you all.

5 out of 5

Ruth, you were simply amazing!!! Thank you so much. The purpose of our booking was to have music being played as our guest arrived to our wedding reception, so that the atmosphere would already be flowing and on a high. Ruth, you did not disappoint! Instantly our guests were raving about how amazing you were and how it completed the vibe we were aiming to achieve! Playing different genres, everyone was so impressed! I could not recommend Ruth more!!!

Reply from Ruth Smith

9 months ago

Thank you so much Megan! It was an honour to be able to play on your wedding day, and I'm glad you, your family and guests enjoyed it. All the best and take care.

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You are such a humble, talented person with an excellent music ministry. God's anointing poured out in abundance. I hope you come to play for us again! x

My husband and I got married in July 2018, and Ruth and Samson (SamRuth) were a true blessing on our wedding day. Their sensational duet performance left the audience in awe and was the perfect special item for our wedding ceremony. Their blend of jazz and gospel is uniquely presented and their passion for music and God beamed through the entire rendition. My husband and I were so overwhelmed by the majestic harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies they graced us with. Absolutely inspirational!

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Ruth Smith's Song list

Here are some of the songs that are a part of my repertoire:

POP:

Umbrella- Rihanna

Rolling in the Deep - Adele

Calm down - Selena Gomez & Rema

For my hand - Ed Sheeran & Burna Boy

Diamonds - Rihanna

Hey Ya! - Outkast

Grenade - Bruno Mars

Just the way you are - Bruno Mars

If I ain't got you - Alicia Keys

Thinking out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Ain't Nobody - Shaka Khan

To be loved - Jackie Wilson

All my life - K-Ci & JoJo

All of Me - John Legend

Hips don't lie - Shakira

Wild Thoughts - Rihanna & DJ Kalid

Call me Everyday - Chris Brown & Wizkid

Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee

Sexy Back - Justin Timberlake

Maria Maria - Carlos Santana

Haley Reinhart - Can't Help Falling In Love

R&B:

Say yes - Floetry

Love - Musiqsoul child

I wanna know - Joe

If ain’t got you - Alicia keys

Sweet love - Anita Baker

Best Part - H.E.R ft Daniel Caesar

So amazing - Luther Vandross

Difference - Genuwine

Nobody's Supposed to be Here - Deborah Cox

How deep is your love - PJ Morton

Can we talk - Teddy Cambell

Say my name - Destiny’s child

That’s the way love goes - Janet Jackson

September - Earth, wind and fire

Never too much - Luther Vandross

Rock with you - Micheal Jackson

All Night Long- Lionel Richie

Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen

Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton

Royals - Lorde

Billionaire - Burno Mars

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Firework - Katy Perry

Low - Flo Rida & T Pain

Temperature - Sean Paul

Can You Stand the Rain - New Edition

Let's Get Married - Jagged Edge

Endless Love - Luther Vandross

My Boo - Usher & Alicia Keys

Superstar - Usher

Until the End of Time - Justin Timberlake

I will always love you - Whitney Houston

Isn't she lovely - Stevie Wonder

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

When a Man loves a Woman - Michael Bolton

AFROBEAT :

Common People - Burna Boy

Loaction - Dave ft. Burna Boy

People - Libianca

African giant - Burna boy

Jara- Burna boy

23 - Burna boy

Gbona - Burna boy

Case - Teni

IF - Davido

Essence - Wizkid

Dangote - Burna boy

On the low - Burna boy

Reckless - Wizkid

Joro - Wizkid

Ginger - Wizkid ft Burna Boy

Soco - Wizkid

Mad over you - Runtown

Anybody - Burna boy

Ye - Bruna Boy

Jerusalema - Master KG

Buga Awon - Kizz Daniel

Ijo laba laba - Crayon

Last Last - Burna Boy

Stand strong - Davide ft Sunday service choir

Premier Gaou - Magic system

Ojuelegba - Wizkid

Toast - Koffee

Eh God - Kizz Daniel

Unavailable - Davido

Bandana - Fire Boy

It's plenty - Burna Boy

Cough - Kizz Daniel

Amapiano - Asake

Peru - Fireboy

Show me off - Ase

Ma Cherie - Ma Bien

Me & U - Tems

Nobody - Nissi

GOSPEL:

Hallelujah - Alexandra Burke

Omo Baba - SOP

Oh Happy Day - Sister Act

Ain't No Mountain - Sister Act

Praise - Elevation music

Jireh - Elevation Music

Ava Maria - Beyonce

Say Yes - Michelle Williams

Amazing Grace

Take me to the King - Tamela Mann

Nara - Tim Godfrey

My Redeemer Lives - Nicole C. Mullen

Blessings & Honour

Igwe - Midnight Crew

Goodness of God - Cece Winanas

Miracle no dey tire Jesus - Moses Bliss

Chosen Generation - Sinach

Waymaker - Sinach

Jireh - Limoblaze & Mavericks

All the way - Tosin Bee

Never Would Have Made It - Marvin Sapp

This Year - Victor Thomson

Fallin' in love with Jesus - Jonathan Butler

You are Holy - Lisa Mcclendon

Shackles - Mary Mary

REGGAE & HIP HOP:

Killin' Me Softly - Fugees

No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley

Three Little Birds - Bob Marley

One Love - Bob Marley

Everybody - Anthony Hamilton

Toast - Kofee

Royal - Anthony Hamilton

Ruth Smith's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£350
Up to 1 hour	£500
Up to 2 hours	£500
Up to 3 hours	£600

Church Only

Includes travel with 50 miles & PA Equipment (where needed)

£350

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£350

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£750

Customer questions

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

I always try my 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 me 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. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, I provide this for an additional £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

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

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

Yes that's fine, and song suggestions are also an option.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring my own instrument to play acoustically. If you have equipment that is also an option.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, that's fine and included in the price.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Pop, African music, Afrobeat, Contemporary Christian, Traditional church music, Christmas

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Instruments:

Saxophone, Clarinet, Singer, Piano

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Event types:

Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Church service, Private event, Charity event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Birthday party, Theatre / Show, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Lyricist, Songwriter, Composer, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Composition teaching, Community music worker

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