Michael Ruff
Michael Ruff (born December 20, 1958) is an American jazz/pop musician, songwriter, producer, arranger, worship leader and teacher from Salt Lake City, but spent his school years growing up in Boston and Manchester, Connecticut. He began playing piano at three and was considered a prodigy by his teachers.
In high school, Ruff played in various groups that performed either blues, Top 40 or R&B. At 17, he was touring the east coast behind James Cotton, John Lee Hooker and other blues acts.
Ruff moved to New York City, met Randy Vanwarmer, toured with him and played on his album with musicians such as Tony Levin and Shane Fontaine.
Ruff moved to Los Angeles where he recorded two albums with The Beckmeir Brothers and began doing session work with other artists.
