Studio Secrets A to Z - Ruby Laks

The remarkable singer and drummer, Ruby Laks. Currently studying at the Oberlin Conservatory under the guidance of Billy Hart and La Tanya Hall, Laks is already paving her own artistic path. With a voice reminiscent of Carmen McRae and a drumming style shaped by Max Roach and Elvin Jones, her artistry merges tradition with originality.

She’s performed everywhere from intimate jazz clubs to iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, and has shared the stage with musicians including Edmar Colon, Chico Pinheiro, Mark Mothersbaugh, and Gerald Cannon (to name a few).