Veteran Saxophonist Mekiel Rueben on new Album

About this episode

Veteran saxophonist Mekiel Rueben discusses his new album and musical influences.

The Chicago born native became interested in music at the early age of eight yrs. old. Mekiel is influenced by the community, culture and sounds of his hometown Chicago to a fruitful life in the Caribbean. As a young man, he was drawn to music. He understands the power of sound and his performance speaks to fans across the musical spectrum. Mekiel Rueben’s first single from 10th album release SOMETHING LIKE THAT “Boney Kirk”! A Tribue to Boney James and Kirk Whalum! Tune in

People in this episode

Host: Brenda Moss aka LadyDiva

Guest: Mekiel Rueben

Topics covered

• saxophonist
• music influences
• album release
• Chicago music scene
• Caribbean sounds

Keywords

• Mekiel Rueben
• saxophonist
• Chicago
• Caribbean
• Boney James
• Kirk Whalum
• music album
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: SOMETHING LIKE THAT, Boney Kirk

Places: Chicago, Caribbean