Ruben Fox
Ruben Fox
Fri 21 Nov 2025
From the streets of Brixton to the jazz clubs of Harlem, Ruben Fox brings his dynamic tenor saxophone to the EFG London Jazz Festival. Drawing on the legacy of swing and blues while pushing contemporary boundaries, Ruben’s performances are both virtuosic and deeply soulful.
A tenor saxophonist from Brixton, South London, Ruben Fox has emerged as a leading voice in both the UK and US jazz scenes. Born into a musical family, he began performing at age 10 with Kinetika Bloco, a carnival troupe founded by his father, laying the groundwork for a lifelong passion for jazz.
An alumnus of Tomorrow’s Warriors, Ruben further honed his craft at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London and at The Juilliard School in New York City, developing the versatility and depth that now define his playing. His sophisticated sound draws inspiration from tenor legends such as Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, Lester Young, and Sonny Rollins, while remaining deeply contemporary.
Throughout his career, Ruben has collaborated with jazz luminaries including Wynton Marsalis, Jon Batiste, Roy Hargrove, and Barry Harris, as well as rising stars like Reuben James and Mark Kavuma. In 2021, he released his debut album, Introducing…Ruben Fox, recorded in a single day in a New York basement studio. The album received critical acclaim for its seamless blend of classic jazz and modern sensibilities, exploring themes of heartache, hope, joy, and empowerment.
A tenor saxophonist from Brixton, South London, Ruben Fox has emerged as a leading voice in both the UK and US jazz scenes. Born into a musical family, he began performing at age 10 with Kinetika Bloco, a carnival troupe founded by his father, laying the groundwork for a lifelong passion for jazz.
An alumnus of Tomorrow’s Warriors, Ruben further honed his craft at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London and at The Juilliard School in New York City, developing the versatility and depth that now define his playing. His sophisticated sound draws inspiration from tenor legends such as Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, Lester Young, and Sonny Rollins, while remaining deeply contemporary.
Throughout his career, Ruben has collaborated with jazz luminaries including Wynton Marsalis, Jon Batiste, Roy Hargrove, and Barry Harris, as well as rising stars like Reuben James and Mark Kavuma. In 2021, he released his debut album, Introducing…Ruben Fox, recorded in a single day in a New York basement studio. The album received critical acclaim for its seamless blend of classic jazz and modern sensibilities, exploring themes of heartache, hope, joy, and empowerment.
