Juran Ratchford| Professional Saxophonist Saxophonist from Charlotte, NC

Juran Ratchford, a native of Shelby, North Carolina, has been playing the saxophone since he was twelve and producing since sixteen. Since then, Juran has accomplished many milestones in his musical career. Juran attended Winston-Salem State University, where he marched in the Red Sea Of Sound Marching Band and became a member of the Kappa Lambda Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Incorporated. He graduated from WSSU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing in 2012. Shortly after graduating, he decided to pursue his goal of becoming a professional musician. Juran’s musical style is inspired by a variety of artists, and masterful musicians from Kenny Garrett and Grover Washington Jr., to Kanye West and J-Dilla. His eclectic attitude allows him to be open to more than what’s usually “expected” of a saxophonist. “I don’t like to be labeled as just a jazz musician,” Juran says, “Don’t put me in a box.” Juran has performed and recorded with many artists and actors, including Grammy Award-winning producer 9th Wonder, Roc Nation recording artist Rapsody, as well as Solange, Kelly Price, PJ Morton, Common, Pooh Shiesty, Trey Songz, and Lynn Whitfield to name a few. With too many artists passes to keep up with, he’s performed on several stages including The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The BET Hip Hop Awards, BET’s 106 & Park, Billboard, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, and festivals like Made In America, Afro-Punk Festival, Roots Picnic, and many more. Juran’s motto: “Pray like it's up to God. Grind like it's up to you.” Reviews: "Truly can’t say enough! From start to finish, incredibly easy to work with and great communication leading up to our wedding. We had Juran play for our ceremony and cocktail hour and the amount of compliments we got was insane. We collabed on the playlist for both and he absolutely crushed it. There’s no way we could have been happier. Thank you SO much again Juran!" -TJ &Jess "Juran was awesome to work with. He was prompt and met all of the needs asked for our wedding sermon. He is gifted." -Auriel H "Our experience with Juran (SAX. LOVE. MONEY) was nothing short of easy and fulfilling. He was extremely quick to respond, especially when we expressed interest to book. His touch made our wedding day that much more enjoyable. 10/10 recommend his services!" -Charles and Madison Hill "What an amazing performance. I was a planner for a wedding and had never heard Juran play. From day one when I reached out, his response time was immediate. He followed through on all he said he would and the agreement was successfully met. On time, professional, and could blow that saxophone. What an amazing artist. awesome job playing for the ceremony and cocktail hour. I recommend Juran for your next event. He definitely understood the assignment. I look forward to referring him to others and using him again." -Alvonia Baldwin