A modern, Chic and Accesible instrumental jazz option available in several formats. This band tastefully introduces eclectic elements into their music from R & B, Hip Hop and modern popular music to create a brand of jazz instrumentals that can be appreciated by a wide range of audiences and ages. This music is perfect for Cocktail hours, Corporate Events, Dinner Music, Weddings and Functions.

The most common format of this music is the Jazz Trio format. Jamie also performs regularly as a solo guitarist playing along with programmed loops that he composes digitally, the solo act has been described as cutting edge Solo Guitar Chillout Jazz and has been utilized a lot for corporate events. he also works with a range of duets and four or five piece bands including horns and occasionally vocals.

Jamie has performed all over Canada, Europe and Asia and is currently in high demand playing all over Ontario. Despite the demand, he keeps his prices fair and reasonable so drop a line for a quote and see below for some recent press quotes...

"Guitarist Jamie Ruben's Groove*O*Ly*O*Scene is an absolute treat for the ears...... it possesses a marvellously spacious ambience, woven through with fantastic grooves" - Florence Wetzel

"Jamie Ruben suggests what Carlos Santana might sound like if he ever made an ECM album" - Douglas Payne, Sound Insights

“Imaginative compositions and tasteful and creative improvisations serve as an introduction to an exciting and innovative musician” - Hrayr Attarian, writer for Jazziz Magazine and Chicago Jazz Magazine

“Jamie Ruben's music is infectious, and his sound conveys the richness of his own personal journey." - Alan Bryson Jazzmatazz