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MP3 Ruey Stephens - Ruey Stephens
11 MP3 Songs in this album (47:52) !
Related styles: JAZZ: Contemporary Jazz, EASY LISTENING: Love Songs
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Ruey T. Stephens Jr. was born in Houston, Texas. He was considered a miracle child because his parents had lost 6 previous children to miscarriages and stillborn births. Yet during this pregnancy, his parents and other praying believers declared that this child would live. This 7th child was indeed birthed through prayer and faith.
Ruey Stephens attended Madison Senior High School. A school administrator declared that he would be dead or in jail by the time he was 21. This declaration might have appeared probable due to the poor choices Ruey Stephens made prior to salvation, but because of the choseness
of God, it did not come to pass. Ruey Stephens successfully graduated high school and received a full scholarship in music to Texas Southern University. His gift on the saxophone would continue to open many doors for him that he would never imagine were possible.
While pursuing his education at Texas Southern
University, he won every award and scholarship in music that was available. He was accepted into the elite jazz band called the TSU All Stars. He was chosen to play his saxophone in various places across the country. He played for such dignitaries as Texas Governor Rick Perry and Senator Rodney Ellis at the State Capitol in Austin, Texas. He played for former president George H.W. Bush at a Texas Southern University gala. He was chosen to play as the saxophonist behind such artists as Jennifer Holiday. As a member of the TSU All Stars, he has opened up for such artists as Kirk Whalum, George Benson, Clark Terry, and the Temptations. He has formed various community church choirs and played for innumerable churches by request. It is apparent that this chosen man is gifted in music as a saxophonist as well as in teaching.
Ruey Stephens became a recording artist while still a student. The first album recorded, which was released in 1998, was entitled "Lord, I''m Yours and You''re Mine." The second album was self-titled "Ruey Stephens". This album continues to sell and bless those who purchase it.
Ruey Stephens developed a passion for teaching troubled youth as a result of his ministry and educational experiences. Because of this passion, he completed a double Bachelor of Arts degree in music and education in 2003. He is currently the Director of Bands in the Houston Independent School District.
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