Michael Ruff

He is the kind of artist people love to "discover". Long time fans know him as an amazing musician and songwriter, able to touch audiences in a very personal way. Michael always includes the finest musicians, Joyfully playing well crafted lyrics and melodic songs with a jazz-funk openness, you never know what might happen. "A Michael Ruff concert is like having Stevie Wonder, Springsteen, a preacher, a comedian and James Taylor all wrapped up in a jazz pianist pouring his heart out in your living room, you'll laugh, you'll cry...really, you'll laugh, you'll cry. Inspiring!." (a very well known artist) A gifted producer; Michael has had million selling songs recorded by India Arie, Natalie Cole, Bonnie Raitt, David Sanborn, BeBe Winans, Huey Lewis, the Doobie Bros. and many many others. The Grammy nominated artist has released more than 12 solo CDs worldwide. He makes his home in Hawai'i and is a husband and father of five.