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Sam Rucker - Overcomer (Live)

Saxophonist Sam Rucker
Sam Rucker - Overcomer (Live)
Sam Rucker - Overcomer (Live)

Sam Rucker - Overcomer (Live)

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Sam Rucker - Feels So Right (live)

Sam Rucker - Feels So Right (live)

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Sam Rucker - Unspeakable (Live)

Sam Rucker - Unspeakable (Live)

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Sam Rucker - Down on the Inside (Live)

Sam Rucker - Down on the Inside (Live)

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VIDEOS
BIO
MUSIC

Origin: Virginia, east coast USA

Genre: Contemporary Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Gospel Jazz

Years Active: 2011 - Present

Label: Favor Productions

Official Websites: SamRucker.com

ABOUT SAM

Sam Rucker is a seasoned performer with exceptional crowd engagement and musicianship.  

 

In 2022 Sam launched the "In Position Dinner Concert" series and performed 7 consecutive sold-out dinner shows that received rave reviews.

In 2023 Sam continues with the "In Position" concert in which his unique blend of head-nodding grooves and inspirational messages uplifts the spirits of audiences as he sets to music the keys to getting your life in position to win.

 

A Sam Rucker concert is an amazing experience on contemporary jazz concert stages and in churches as well. A licensed minister, Sam is an anointed and skilled worship leader and gospel jazz artist.  

Sam has performed with many smooth jazz and gospel greats, including Peter White, Euge Groove, Norman Connors,  Phil Perry, Gerald Veasley, Jean Carne, Ron Kenoly, Candi Staton, and more.  In addition, he has opened for Norman Brown, Eric Benet, Will Downing, Ben Tankard, and more.

​Sam's three solo album releases have enjoyed multiple placements in the Billboard charts and all other major smooth jazz radio airplay charts.  In 2023, Sam will release his fourth solo studio album entitled "In Position".

Sam has graced many stages across the US including:

  • The Iridium, NYC

  • The Apollo Theater, Harlem NY

  • Ginny's Supper Club, NYC

  • Intl. African Arts Festival, Brooklyn, NY

  • Larry Young Jazz Club, Newark, NJ

  • House of Blues, New Orleans, LA

  • The Maple Leaf, New Orleans, LA

  • Night Town, Cleveland, OH

  • Acoustix Jazz, Atlanta, GA

  • Churchill Grounds, Atlanta, GA

  • The Dalton Depot - Dalton, GA

  • Ritz Theatre, Jacksonville, FL

  • Universal Studios CityWalk, Orlando, FL

  • The Birchmere, Arlington, VA

  • Richmond Jazz Festival, Richmond, VA

  • Norfolk Jazz Festival, Norfolk, VA

  • Suffolk Riverfront Jazz Festival, Suffolk, VA

  • Umoja Festival, Portsmouth, VA

  • Africana Festival, Va Beach, VA

  • The Jewish Mother, Va Beach, VA

  • and many more!

Fan Favorites Playlist

AUDIENCE TESTIMONIALS
PHOTOS
CHART HISTORY
2023
2022
2020
2019
2018
2015
2014
Billboard Top 30, #24
Billboard New & Active, #3
Billboard Top 30, #28
Billboard Most Added, #3
Smooth Jazz Network #29
Billboard Top 30, #30
Billboard Most Added, #2
Mediabase #22
Smooth Jazz Network #43
Billboard New & Active, #1
RadioWave #64
RadioWave #71
Billboard New & Active, #3
Mediabase #31
RadioWave #57
Smooth & Jazzy Countdown #1
Billboard Most Increased Plays, #5
Smooth Jazz Network #20
SmoothJazz.com #12
Mediabase #24
RadioWave #23
Smooth & Jazzy Countdown #3
Mediabase #49
RadioWave #22
SmoothJazz.com #9
RadioWave #31
Groove Jazz Music #
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SmoothJazz.com #5
Groove Jazz Music Most Increased Play
USA Today #20
Smooth Indie Star #25
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Smooth Jazz Network #19
Smooth Indie Star #14
SmoothJazz.com #11
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Groove Jazz Music #10
SmoothJazz.com #8
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Groove Jazz Music #14
RIDERS
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REPRESENTATION

Label:

Favor Productions 

Booking & Management:

Jerry Simmons  |  contact@samrucker.com, 757-940-5278

 

PR:

Desirae Benson  |  desiraebbb@gmail.com, 804-389-8877

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