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Alison Ruble

After a decade long apprenticeship in Chicago’s vibrant music scene, Alison Ruble has emerged in recent years as one of the city’s premier and in demand jazz vocalists. Having honed her skills with steady work at a number of Chicago’s high profile jazz rooms, including The Green Mill; Joe Segal’s Jazz Showcase, and Andy’s Jazz Club, Alison has etched out a distinct style that has drawn increasing attention from critics and audiences alike. In addition to extensive club work, she has appeared in a variety of theatre and festival settings, including Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Chicago Jazz Festival.

Alison’s work has been described as ‘glittering and near flawless’ by JazzTimes and the All Music Guide cites her as ‘a sublime vocalist with an adventurous spirit.’ Her critically-acclaimed debut album “This Is A Bird” (Origin) was named one of “Publisher’s Top Picks for 2008” on All About Jazz.com and one of Public Radio International ‘s “Best Jazz CDs of 2008.”

On her new release, “Ashland” (Origin), Alison continues to explore her interest in combining the classicism of the great American songbook with contemporary jazz improvisation and the work of more recent American pop composers. While at first glance she may seem to draw from disparate musical sources, her musical interests lie less in the idea of “eclecticism”, and lean more towards an effort to naturally integrate the full sweep of American popular song through the language of jazz.

In addition to her work as a musician, Alison is highly active in the Chicago area as a visual artist and has exhibited at a number of galleries and art festivals. Her original screen prints and etchings appear in the cover art for both “This Is A Bird” and “Ashland.”

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Alison Ruble: This is a Bird

Read "This is a Bird" reviewed by John Barron


It's amazing that out of the clutter of an industrial urban center like Chicago, a voice as serene and unruffled as Alison Ruble's can exist. For her debut recording, the opulent vocalist teams up with guitarist extraordinaire/producer John McLean for an intriguing journey through a collection of timeless American classics.

The song selection, a mix of standard jazz fare and modern pop numbers, seems to suit Ruble's understated approach. McLean's acoustic guitar and stripped-down arrangements present fresh takes on the ...

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Rising Star Alison Ruble Returns to the Blue Wisp for One Show Only!

Rising Star Alison Ruble Returns to the Blue Wisp for One Show Only!

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ALISON RUBLE TO APPEAR AT BLUE WISP IN CINCINNATI, OHIO ONE NIGHT ONLY! Jazz Vocalist Alison Ruble, a rising star on the jazz circuit, will appear at the Blue Wisp in Cincinnati, Ohio on Friday, April 30th at 8:30 p.m. Alison will feature music from her upcoming CD release, “ASHLAND", on Origin Records, scheduled to be released this summer! Direct from the legendary Jazz Showcase in Chicago, Alison is joined by jazz guitar tour-de-force John McLean, presenting dynamic sets, fresh ...

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Jazz Singer Alison Ruble Returns to the Legendary Jazz Showcase for Live Recording!

Jazz Singer Alison Ruble Returns to the Legendary Jazz Showcase for Live Recording!

Source: Lampkin Publicity Service

Jazz Vocalist Alison Ruble returns to the legendary Jazz Showcase 806 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago, Ill on Tuesday March 30th, 2010 for two special shows. Alison will record these shows featuring music from her upcoming CD release, “ASHLAND", on Origin Records, scheduled to be released this summer! Showtimes: 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Ticket Prices: $5 Students w/ID $10 General admission Phone for RSVPs at: 1-312-360-0234 or at jazzshowcase.com Band Members for this special evening are: ...

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Jazz Singer, Alison Ruble, Ends Year with Three Special Shows

Jazz Singer, Alison Ruble, Ends Year  with Three Special Shows

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ALISON RUBLE ENDS THE YEAR WITH THREE SPECIAL SHOWS IN THE MIDWEST! Appearances at Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, Michigan, Trio's Restaurant and Jazz Club in South Bend and Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago. COME JOIN ONE OF CHICAGO'S RISING STARS AT THESE INTIMATE DATES. Alison will appear as special guest at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, Michigan on Friday, December 18th, 2009, as part of the launch of Rick Kogan's new book with photographer Charles Osgood. “Sidewalks II: ...

"Ruble's gemlike voice recalls the crystalline beauty and purity of the young Joni Mitchell..." --Christopher Loudon, JazzTimes

"It's amazing that out of the clutter of an industrial urban center like Chicago, a voice as serene and unruffled as Alison Ruble's can exist." --J. Barron, AllAboutJazz.com

"...a sublime vocalist with an adventurous spirit..." --Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

"...grace and clarity..." --Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader

"Highly recommended...a surprising debut! A versatile performer with a great band..." --Michael Bonnard, CD Hotlist: Baker & Taylor

"Vocalist Alison Ruble adds her name to the list of great Chicago musicians..." --Paul Abella, Chicago Jazz Magazine

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