Ralph Russell, solo saxophonist, pianist: possesses an exceptional talent that never fails to captivate audiences. With each performance, he takes listeners on a mesmerizing journey filled with soulful melodies that you know and love. Book Ralph Russell for your upcoming occasion and create an unforgettable experience that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Ralph has the remarkable talent to adapt and create a tailored experience for your guests. Whether you're hosting a elegant cocktail soirée, a lively corporate gathering, or a heartfelt wedding celebration, Russell's performance will perfectly complement the ambiance and leave your attendees in awe.
Sax and keys.
13 reviews
Oleksii S.
October 26, 2026It’s was wonderful! Very nice and relaxing time with Ralph! Thank You
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Rachel S.
January 12, 2026Thank you for providing live music for my wedding! I had Ralph play a combo of piano and the sax! It was so special having live music and you can tell Ralph really has a passion for playing. Thank you for being part of my day
Hired as: Pianist, Saxophone Player
Daisy R.
August 4, 2025Ralph was such a great addition to our worship service. He was prepared and very early! He was flexible and easy to work with. We were blessed that he was available on such short notice. The church members all were very impressed.
Hired as: Pianist
Ralph Russell or The Russellers
Thank you, Daisy, for this wonderful review. It was an honor to be part of you worship team. What great voices and the saxophonist and drummer(on the cajon) were fantastic!
Kevin S.
June 19, 2025We had the absolute pleasure of having Ralph play during our cocktail hour at our wedding, and he completely blew us—and our guests—away! From the moment he started playing, the atmosphere felt elevated, elegant, and full of life. Ralph’s talent on the saxophone is undeniable—his smooth, soulful sound was the perfect backdrop for our celebration.
He was also incredibly professional, punctual, and easy to work with throughout the planning process. He took the time to understand the vibe we were going for and delivered it flawlessly. So many of our guests came up to us to compliment the music and ask where we found him!
If you're looking to add a unique, classy, and memorable touch to your event, Ralph is your guy. We couldn’t recommend him more!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Ralph Russell or The Russellers
Wow, thanks, Kevin, for such kind words. It was such a pleasure playing for your wedding. Bless you and your new family.
- Ralph
Amber S.
January 1, 2025Had Ralph here solo for our New Year's celebration at our restaurant. We are a smaller upscale establishment, and Ralph fit in perfectly with our ambiance. He played classics and contemporary music and did it beautifully. All of our guests were thoroughly impressed! We would gladly invite him back to play with us again!
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Ralph Russell or The Russellers
Thank you, Amber, for such a nice review. It was a pleasure to play on New Year's Eve. What a wonderful night!
Price range: Starts at $450
Languages: English
Gig length: 50 - 210 minutes
Unions: Chicago Local 10-208
A well rounded musician, Ralph offers solo saxophone, piano and a combination of both giving you a beautiful variety of music.
Features include:
* Solo piano to set the mood of any party. Great for Pre-ceremony interim music while your guests are being seated. You may also prefer flute with piano accompaniment which consists of a live flute pre-recorded piano tracks.
* Your favorite songs sung to live piano with pre-recorded accompaniment. This is great for receptions and cocktail parties.
* Add saxophone to the mix to have a variety of sounds just like a full band arrangement.
This is all included. Ralph has a wide range of talent from jazz to pop to classical to Latin.
Make your event special and at a very affordable price.
Ralph Russell
Has been entertaining the Chicago area for many years. He has played plenty of private and public events including Taste of Chicago, Summerfest in Milwaukee and many neighboring festivals. He is multi-talented and plays piano, sax, flute and guitar as well as sing.
A well rounded musician that will make your event special.
The equipment is simple. The space required for the soloist is about 8x6. He can provide a piano and saxophone with a small PA. Sets may include playing to accompaniment tracks for a full band experience. Lighting can be provided on request.
Upon request other singers or instrumentalists may be added.
Sunday
Surprise
6:30pm - 6:45pm
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Burr Ridge, IL
Friday
Wedding Reception
8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Hartland, WI
Saturday
Personal Occasion
9:30pm - 1:30am (Sun)
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New Buffalo, MI
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Lake Villa, IL
Saturday
Worship Service
10:30am - 1:00pm
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Downers Grove, IL
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Mount Prospect, IL
Saturday
Wedding Reception
8:30pm - 11:00pm
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Holland, MI
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Lake Geneva, WI
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Batavia, IL
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Grand Rapids, MI
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Milwaukee, WI
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Milwaukee, WI
Sunday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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La Grange, IL
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Elmhurst, IL
Ooh Baby Baby | Smokey Robinson
Unchain My Heart | Joe Cocker
You Raise Me Up | Josh Groban
Take the A Train | Jazz Standard
Girl from Ipanima | Jazz standard
Misty | Jazz standard
Sway | Michael Bublé
A Thousand Years | Christina Perri
All of Me | John Legend
Smooth | Santana
Hold On, I'm Comin' | Sam and Dave
Uptown Funk | Mark Ronson
At Last | Etta James
Let's Stay Together | Al Green
I Thank You | ZZ Top
Piano, amplifier, PA speaker - 6'x8' provided by artist.
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