Ruby Zoontjens Music
Ruby Zoontjens Music
Adelaide, SA
Jazz Singer

Ruby Zoontjens Music

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4 Performers 5 Performers 6 Performers 2 Performers 3 Performers
Stage Stationary
100% Live Performance (All instruments played live, no backing tracks) Acoustic Performance (With Amplification - Power Required) Ambient/Background (A performance that enhances the atmosphere without being the main focus) Full Band Sound Performance Improvisational Performance (Spontaneous, unscripted performance) Main Focus Performance (Performer is the headline act)
Funk Blues Soul R&b Jazz
Aged Care Events Art and Cultural Events Charity Events Childrens Events Community Events Concert Events Corporate Events Festival Events Funerals and Celebration of Life Health and Wellness Events Private Events Religious Events Venues (Hotels, Pubs, Café, Restaurant, Nightclub, RSL, Sporting Club) Wedding Events Wedding Ceremony - Entertainment for Ceremony (Interludes) Wedding Ceremony - Entertainment for Ceremony Entrance (Processional) Wedding Ceremony - Entertainment for Ceremony Exit (Recessionals) Wedding Ceremony - Entertainment for Guest Departure from Ceremony (Postlude) Wedding Ceremony - Entertainment for Pre-Ceremony (Prelude) Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Bouquet and Garter Toss Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Cake Cutting Ceremony Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Cocktail Hour Wedding Reception - Entertainment for First Dance and Other Special Dances Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Grand Entrance into Reception Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Last Dance Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Reception Party Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Wedding Dinner Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Wedding Send-Off from Reception
1920 Speakeasy/Prohibition 1930 Swing Era 1940 Swing Era 1970 Funk Motown Bebop Bossa Nova Cocktail Glam Latin Masquerade Musician New Orleans Romantic Valentine's Day Jazz Age
Arranging Music Composing Music Lyric Writing Vocal Techniques (Scat, Beatboxing etc)
Acoustic Double Bass Drums Electric Guitar Piano Saxophone Trumpet Trombone Singer - Vocalist
Lead Singer Back-Up Singer Choir Singer Session Singer Topliner
Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal Type) Alto (Vocal Type) Soprano (Vocal Type)
Harmony Singing Falsetto/Head Voice Vocal Improvisation Belting Scat Singing Humming
Female
Authentic Emotive Playful Relaxed Energetic Captivating Engaging Sophisticated Spontaneous Fun Confident Vibrant Intimate Dynamic Elegant Lively
English
Green Room Requires green room or private changing area Meal and Drink Rider Requires catering at specific times Requires drinks and beverages Requires Meals for Crew and Performers Parking Requires parking Performance Environment Suitable for Intimate Venues Suitable for Large Venues Versatile Indoor/Outdoor Performer Venue Access Requires elevator or ramp access Requires loading dock access Requires stage door access Requires storage space for equipment and props
Accepts Song or Performance Requests Can Customise Band Size and Instruments Can Dedicate Songs To Guests Can Tailor Dress Code To Event Mingles With Guests Between Performances Offers Drum-Free Option (For Noise Limits) Offers Flexible Performance Duration Provides Photo Opportunities Tailors Performance Or Setlist To Your Event Theme Willing To Learn Songs Not In Current Repertoire
Battery Operated Amplification Entertainer can provide battery operated amplification for outdoor or remote locations Lighting No additional lighting required beyond the venue's existing setup. Microphone Services Entertainer can provide a microphone for speeches and announcements Outdoor Performance Requirements Booker must ensure stable ground or level flooring for outdoor performances. Booker must provide sun shade or marquee for shelter in case of wet weather. PA Entertainer can provide PA or use booker-provided PA Power Standard 240V power outlet(s) Set Break/Intermission Music Set Up and Pack Down Entertainer offers early set up prior to guest arrival Entertainer offers pack down after event concludes Soundcheck Traditional Soundcheck: Standard live audio testing. Entertainer requires a soundcheck and offers the following methods Sound Technician Entertainer operates own sound Staging No staging required Basic staging setup (e.g., small risers, steps)

About

Ruby Zoontjens is a vocalist based in Adelaide, who has recently completed her Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance at the Elder Conservatorium of Music, specialising in voice. With a dynamic sound shaped by influences such as Aretha Franklin, Veronica Swift, Jazzmeia Horn and Stevie Wonder, Ruby has quickly made a name for herself in Adelaide’s music scene as a versatile, expressive and compelling performer.

Over the years, Ruby has cultivated a rich and diverse musical identity with her artistic journey not only being shaped through her formal education but also by her hands-on experience as a self-employed musician. Ruby is actively building a career in Adelaide’s live music scene through regular performances across a wide range of genres, showcasing her adaptability and broad artistic vision.

Known for her warm tone, powerful vocal range, versatility, and natural stage presence, Ruby brings emotional depth and authenticity to every performance. Her ability to move effortlessly between styles has made her a standout vocalist with a unique voice that resonates with diverse audiences. Whether fronting a jazz band, performing solo sets, or collaborating in cross-genre projects, she engages listeners with a sound that is both refined, heartfelt and captivating.

Beyond the stage, Ruby serves as a vocalist in the Royal Australian Navy Band, performing at ceremonial and public events around the country. She is also a passionate vocal teacher, dedicated to sharing her technical expertise and love for music with the next generation of aspiring singers.

At the 2025 ‘A Night of Jazz’ Ruby received the Helpmann Academy Award for Voice in recognition of her exceptional skills, musicality and promise as a rising artist, where she was also fortunate to perform alongside internationally renowned jazz bassist Linda May Han Oh. Ruby has also worked with esteemed artists such as James Muller, Jazzmeia Horn, Victor Gould, Sam Anning, Mark Ferguson and Lauren Henderson.

Set List

All Blues - Miles Davis
All Of Me - Sarah Vaughan
All The Things You Are -
At Last - Etta James
Autumn Leaves -
Body and Soul -
Bourbon Street Parade -
Bye Bye Blackbird -
Cant Take My Eyes Off Of You -
Centerpiece - Lambert Ross and Hendricks
Chega De Saude No More Blues - Jobim
Come Fly With Me -
Come On Over - Elana Stone
Corcovado - Jobim
Cry Me A RIver -
Dont Know Why - Norah Jones
Dream A Little Dream Of Me - The Mamas The Papas
East Of The Sun -
Easy - The Commodores
Every Time We Say Goodbye - Ray Charles
Fever - Peggy Lee
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
Exactly Like You -
Four -
From The Start - Laufey
Give Me The Simple Life -
God Bless The Child -
Hallelujah I Love Her So - Ray Charles
Honeysuckle Rose - Fats Waller
How Deep Is Your Love - BeeGees
How High The Moon -
How Insensitive -
I Cant Help It - Michael Jackson
I Fall In Love Too Easily - Chet Baker
I Got Rhythm - George Gershwin
I Know You Know - Esperanza Spalding
I Remember You -
I Thought About You -
I Wish You Love - Nancy Wilson
Im Gonna Lock My Heart and throw away the key -
Id Rather Go Blind - Etta James
In A Sentimental Mood -
Isnt She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
It Could Happen To You -
Just Friends - Chet Baker
Just Squeeze Me -
Just The Two Of Us - Grover Washington Jr
Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
Lately - Stevie Wonder
Lets Stay Together - Al Green
Lullaby Of Birdland -
Lulus Back In Town -
Misty -
Moanin - Art Blakey
Moondance - Van Morrison
Mr Jackson - Kristin Berardi
My Eyes Adored You - The Four Seasons
My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker
Never Will I Marry - Nancy Wilson
Night and Day - Cole Porter
Nobody Else But Me -
Old Devil Moon -
On A Clear Day -
On Green Dolphin Street 0
One Note Samba - Jobim
Pennies From Heaven -
Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
Round Midnight -
Save Your Love For Me - Nancy Wilson
Signed Sealed Delievered - Stevie Wonder
Social Call -
Softly As In A Morning Sunrise -
Someday My Price Will Come -
Stella By Starlight -
Stolen Moments - Carmen McRae and Betty Carter
Summertime - George Gershwin
Sunny - Bobby Hebb
Sweethearts - Sam Anning and Kristin Berardi
Take Five -
Take The A Train - Duke Ellington
The Girl From Ipanema -
The Nearness Of You -
There Will Never Be Another You -
Twisted - Annie Ross
Two Hearts Lawns - Carla Bley
Use Me - Bill Withers
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Wave - Jobim
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Where or When -
Without A Song -
You Dont Know What Love Is -
You make me feel like a Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
You Stepped Out Of A Dream

Pricing

3 x 40 min set

Location & Travel

Departing from Adelaide, SA
Travel up to 70km
Cover
4 Performers 5 Performers 6 Performers 2 Performers 3 Performers
Stage Stationary
100% Live Performance (All instruments played live, no backing tracks) Acoustic Performance (With Amplification - Power Required) Ambient/Background (A performance that enhances the atmosphere without being the main focus) Full Band Sound Performance Improvisational Performance (Spontaneous, unscripted performance) Main Focus Performance (Performer is the headline act)
Funk Blues Soul R&b Jazz
Aged Care Events Art and Cultural Events Charity Events Childrens Events Community Events Concert Events Corporate Events Festival Events Funerals and Celebration of Life Health and Wellness Events Private Events Religious Events Venues (Hotels, Pubs, Café, Restaurant, Nightclub, RSL, Sporting Club) Wedding Events Wedding Ceremony - Entertainment for Ceremony (Interludes) Wedding Ceremony - Entertainment for Ceremony Entrance (Processional) Wedding Ceremony - Entertainment for Ceremony Exit (Recessionals) Wedding Ceremony - Entertainment for Guest Departure from Ceremony (Postlude) Wedding Ceremony - Entertainment for Pre-Ceremony (Prelude) Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Bouquet and Garter Toss Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Cake Cutting Ceremony Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Cocktail Hour Wedding Reception - Entertainment for First Dance and Other Special Dances Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Grand Entrance into Reception Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Last Dance Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Reception Party Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Wedding Dinner Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Wedding Send-Off from Reception
1920 Speakeasy/Prohibition 1930 Swing Era 1940 Swing Era 1970 Funk Motown Bebop Bossa Nova Cocktail Glam Latin Masquerade Musician New Orleans Romantic Valentine's Day Jazz Age
Arranging Music Composing Music Lyric Writing Vocal Techniques (Scat, Beatboxing etc)
Acoustic Double Bass Drums Electric Guitar Piano Saxophone Trumpet Trombone Singer - Vocalist
Lead Singer Back-Up Singer Choir Singer Session Singer Topliner
Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal Type) Alto (Vocal Type) Soprano (Vocal Type)
Harmony Singing Falsetto/Head Voice Vocal Improvisation Belting Scat Singing Humming
Female
Authentic Emotive Playful Relaxed Energetic Captivating Engaging Sophisticated Spontaneous Fun Confident Vibrant Intimate Dynamic Elegant Lively
English
Green Room Requires green room or private changing area Meal and Drink Rider Requires catering at specific times Requires drinks and beverages Requires Meals for Crew and Performers Parking Requires parking Performance Environment Suitable for Intimate Venues Suitable for Large Venues Versatile Indoor/Outdoor Performer Venue Access Requires elevator or ramp access Requires loading dock access Requires stage door access Requires storage space for equipment and props
Accepts Song or Performance Requests Can Customise Band Size and Instruments Can Dedicate Songs To Guests Can Tailor Dress Code To Event Mingles With Guests Between Performances Offers Drum-Free Option (For Noise Limits) Offers Flexible Performance Duration Provides Photo Opportunities Tailors Performance Or Setlist To Your Event Theme Willing To Learn Songs Not In Current Repertoire
Battery Operated Amplification Entertainer can provide battery operated amplification for outdoor or remote locations Lighting No additional lighting required beyond the venue's existing setup. Microphone Services Entertainer can provide a microphone for speeches and announcements Outdoor Performance Requirements Booker must ensure stable ground or level flooring for outdoor performances. Booker must provide sun shade or marquee for shelter in case of wet weather. PA Entertainer can provide PA or use booker-provided PA Power Standard 240V power outlet(s) Set Break/Intermission Music Set Up and Pack Down Entertainer offers early set up prior to guest arrival Entertainer offers pack down after event concludes Soundcheck Traditional Soundcheck: Standard live audio testing. Entertainer requires a soundcheck and offers the following methods Sound Technician Entertainer operates own sound Staging No staging required Basic staging setup (e.g., small risers, steps)

Ruby Zoontjens Music

Cover
4 Performers 5 Performers 6 Performers 2 Performers 3 Performers
Stage Stationary
100% Live Performance (All instruments played live, no backing tracks) Acoustic Performance (With Amplification - Power Required) Ambient/Background (A performance that enhances the atmosphere without being the main focus) Full Band Sound Performance Improvisational Performance (Spontaneous, unscripted performance) Main Focus Performance (Performer is the headline act)
Funk Blues Soul R&b Jazz
Aged Care Events Art and Cultural Events Charity Events Childrens Events Community Events Concert Events Corporate Events Festival Events Funerals and Celebration of Life Health and Wellness Events Private Events Religious Events Venues (Hotels, Pubs, Café, Restaurant, Nightclub, RSL, Sporting Club) Wedding Events Wedding Ceremony - Entertainment for Ceremony (Interludes) Wedding Ceremony - Entertainment for Ceremony Entrance (Processional) Wedding Ceremony - Entertainment for Ceremony Exit (Recessionals) Wedding Ceremony - Entertainment for Guest Departure from Ceremony (Postlude) Wedding Ceremony - Entertainment for Pre-Ceremony (Prelude) Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Bouquet and Garter Toss Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Cake Cutting Ceremony Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Cocktail Hour Wedding Reception - Entertainment for First Dance and Other Special Dances Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Grand Entrance into Reception Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Last Dance Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Reception Party Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Wedding Dinner Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Wedding Send-Off from Reception
1920 Speakeasy/Prohibition 1930 Swing Era 1940 Swing Era 1970 Funk Motown Bebop Bossa Nova Cocktail Glam Latin Masquerade Musician New Orleans Romantic Valentine's Day Jazz Age
Arranging Music Composing Music Lyric Writing Vocal Techniques (Scat, Beatboxing etc)
Acoustic Double Bass Drums Electric Guitar Piano Saxophone Trumpet Trombone Singer - Vocalist
Lead Singer Back-Up Singer Choir Singer Session Singer Topliner
Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal Type) Alto (Vocal Type) Soprano (Vocal Type)
Harmony Singing Falsetto/Head Voice Vocal Improvisation Belting Scat Singing Humming
Female
Authentic Emotive Playful Relaxed Energetic Captivating Engaging Sophisticated Spontaneous Fun Confident Vibrant Intimate Dynamic Elegant Lively
English
Green Room Requires green room or private changing area Meal and Drink Rider Requires catering at specific times Requires drinks and beverages Requires Meals for Crew and Performers Parking Requires parking Performance Environment Suitable for Intimate Venues Suitable for Large Venues Versatile Indoor/Outdoor Performer Venue Access Requires elevator or ramp access Requires loading dock access Requires stage door access Requires storage space for equipment and props
Accepts Song or Performance Requests Can Customise Band Size and Instruments Can Dedicate Songs To Guests Can Tailor Dress Code To Event Mingles With Guests Between Performances Offers Drum-Free Option (For Noise Limits) Offers Flexible Performance Duration Provides Photo Opportunities Tailors Performance Or Setlist To Your Event Theme Willing To Learn Songs Not In Current Repertoire
Battery Operated Amplification Entertainer can provide battery operated amplification for outdoor or remote locations Lighting No additional lighting required beyond the venue's existing setup. Microphone Services Entertainer can provide a microphone for speeches and announcements Outdoor Performance Requirements Booker must ensure stable ground or level flooring for outdoor performances. Booker must provide sun shade or marquee for shelter in case of wet weather. PA Entertainer can provide PA or use booker-provided PA Power Standard 240V power outlet(s) Set Break/Intermission Music Set Up and Pack Down Entertainer offers early set up prior to guest arrival Entertainer offers pack down after event concludes Soundcheck Traditional Soundcheck: Standard live audio testing. Entertainer requires a soundcheck and offers the following methods Sound Technician Entertainer operates own sound Staging No staging required Basic staging setup (e.g., small risers, steps)