The Music & Achievements
Reuben’s repertoire is largely made up of the Great American Songbook as well as some non-jazz hits from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Reuben’s musical influences include: Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Dean Martin, Michael Bublé, Andy Williams, Engelbert Humperdinck, Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong and Sammy Davis Jr. With a wide selection of swing, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll numbers, Reuben is able to provide hours of quality entertainment either solo or with live accompaniment.
Reuben has had more than 250 gigs, and over 400 performances. Check out some highlights below:
2025
- Master of Ceremonies: Mission Ready HQ Graduation - Datacom, Auckland
- Anna Lee & Friends Classical Concert - feat. Anna Lee & Ray Chan - Trinity Wharf, Tauranga
- Thursday Night Jazz @ Wynyard Grill - Jazz Trio feat. Ron Coleman & Craig Williams - Wynyard Quarter, Auckland
- THEATRE: Three Forty One Musical - Supporting role: "Nate" - Toi Toi Collective, Auckland
- Building Opening Celebration - Jazz Trio feat. Ron Coleman & Craig Williams - Greenwich Gardens, Auckland
- Ray White Epsom Eve Community Concert - Pah Homestead, Auckland
- Club Anniversary with The Society Jazzmen Band - Howick Club, Auckland
- Valentines Day accompanied by Ben Fernandez - The Helier, Auckland
- Master of Ceremonies: Mission Ready HQ Graduation - Google, Auckland
- This could be you here.....!
2024
- AWARD: Won the 'Best Performer in a Supporting Role in a Musical in 2023' award, Auckland Community Theatre Trust - LINK
- AWARD: Nominated for the 'Best Performer in a Supporting Role in a Musical in 2023' award, Auckland Community Theatre Trust - LINK
- Waitangi Day Jazz in the Park - Parkside Retirement Village, Auckland
- TV COMMERCIAL: BNZ Bank - "Let's Find A Way" Infomercial Demonstrator - Finch Company, Auckland - LINK
- The Helier Oceania, Auckland
- 7 Saint Vincent Metlifecare, Auckland
- Hobsonville Metlifecare, Auckland
- Powley Metlifecare, Auckland
- Ranfurly Hospital, Auckland
2023
- Auckland Midtown Street Party. Joined by guest singer; Jess Rogers - Elliot Stables, Auckland CBD
- THEATRE: The Music Man - Minor role: "Ewart" - G&T Productions, Auckland - LINK
- TV SERIES: 7 Days - History Segment - Mediaworks, Auckland
- Midwinter Dinner Show - Epsom Village, Auckland
- RADIO: "Launch your tech career" Radio Advert - Mission Ready, Auckland
- Saturday Night Dance (multiple) - Mt Maunganui RSA, Tauranga
- THEATRE: Catch Me If You Can - Supporting role: "Frank Abganale Snr." - Debase Music Theatre, Auckland
2022
- THEATRE: Annie - Supporting role: "Rooster" - Debase Music Theatre, Auckland
- 50th Birthday Party - Tauranga
- TV SERIES: One Of Us Is Lying - Orderly (background extra) - Netflix / One NZ Television, Auckland
- 80th Birthday Party - Mantells Wedding Venue, Auckland
- St Andrews Retirement Village (multiple) - Auckland
- Saturday Night Dance - Mt Maunganui RSA, Tauranga
2021
- Logan Campbell Retirement Village - Auckland
- Saturday Night Dance - Mt Maunganui RSA, Tauranga
- Guest Singer at City of Sails Barbershop Chorus' Shows - Howick and Orewa, Auckland
- Mount Eden Gardens Retirement Village - Auckland
2020
- After Hours Mingle at the Museum event - Auckland Museum
- Remuera Gardens Retirement Village (multiple) - Auckland
- NZ Underwriting Agencies Dinner - Auckland
- Saturday Night Dance - Mt Maunganui RSA, Tauranga
- Gracedale Retirement Village - Auckland
- Mount Eden Gardens Retirement Village - Auckland
2019
- Remuera Gardens Retirement Village (multiple) - Auckland
- Gracedale Retirement Village (multiple) - Auckland
- Surprise Birthday Party - Soljans Estate Winery, Auckland
2018
- NZ Law Society Christmas Party - Non Solo Pizza Restaurant, Auckland
- Tauranga Rotary Club Christmas Party - Daniels in the Park, Tauranga
- Mediaworks Ltd Christmas Party - Auckland Viaduct
2017
- 21st Birthday Party - Tauranga Yacht Club
- Ethan's Wedding - Olive Tree Cottage Estate, Tauranga
- International Wine & Food Society annual function - The Northern Club, Auckland
- Saturday Night Dance - Mt Maunganui RSA, Tauranga
2016
- Spark Annual Conference - Auckland Viaduct Events Centre
- Wedding at Ascension Wine Estate, Matakana, Auckland
- National Jazz Festival in Tauranga
- Queenstown Winter Festival, 'The Rat Pack', - Queenstown
- International Wine & Food Society annual function - The Northern Club, Auckland
- The Brat Pack; with John McGill accompanied by the Prohibition Big Band, at the Auckland Jazz & Blues Club
- Mills Reef Winery for multiple birthdays and anniversaries - Tauranga
- Omokoroa Country Club
- Saturday Night Dance - Mt Maunganui RSA, Tauranga
2015
- National Jazz Festival in Tauranga
- Very Vintage Day Out - Auckland
- Four weddings (including one at Tongariro National Park - The Chateau)
- Quantum Vis Eatery - Tauranga
- Club Mount Maunganui - Tauranga
- The Raft Restaurant - Tauranga
- Saturday Night Dance - Mt Maunganui RSA, Tauranga
- Trinity Wharf Hotel - Tauranga
2014
- National Jazz Festival in Tauranga; main stage performance at the Jazz Village.
- Very Vintage Day Out - Auckland
- The Rat Pack; with Grant Chilcott & Lloyd, accompanied by Craig Williams, Ron Coleman Trio - Auckland
- Noel Binns Swing Band, guest vocalist – Auckland
- Quota International Women’s Society Charity Fundraising event – Auckland
- Entertained at 6 different rest homes/retirement villages on multiple occasions.
- 2014/2015 Busking Campaign: I raised $913.80 for International Needs New Zealand, New Zealand Bible Society, The Hearing House New Zealand and Open Doors.
2013
- Became lead vocalist for the Sunset Coast Big Band in Auckland
- The Coffee Club Mt Maunganui; - Tauranga
- Tauranga Hospital Ball
- 2013/2014 Busking Campaign: I raised $1100.90 for World Vision's Philippines Typhoon Haiyan appeal.
- Wedding at Mills Reef
- Wedding in Queenstown, accompanied by a string quartet.
- Very Vintage Day Out - Auckland
- National Jazz Festival in Tauranga
- A Night Before Christmas festival (event in Tauranga with more than 6000 people)
- Reuben’s first CD: ‘Introducing Reuben Simpson’ was released in September
- Entertained at 13 different rest homes/retirement villages on multiple occasions.
- North Harbour Swing Big Band with Grant Chilcott & Kathryn Hopkins - Auckland
- THEATRE: Played the Teen Angel in 'Grease' the musical, put on by Tauranga Musical Theatre. Sang the song Beauty School Drop Out.
2012
- Sebel Trinity Wharf Hotel. Accompanied by piano maestro; Leith Milson
- Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (Auckland Marina) Sunday afternoons
- A Night Before Christmas festival (event in Tauranga with more than 6000 people)
- Brownstone Restaurant – Auckland
- Entertained at 5 different rest homes/retirement villages on multiple occasions.
2011
- Katikati Twilight Concerts, opening for The Nairobi Trio.
- Opened for the Bay of Plenty Magics netball team at four of their games, after winning the “Magics Got Talent” competition.
- National Jazz Festival in Tauranga; Jazz Village
- Tauranga Midwinter Christmas festival 2011 & 2012
- THEATRE: Played Jack (A lead role) in 'Into The Woods', put on by Tauranga Musical Theatre.
2010
- Bridge Bistro & Bar Mount Maunganui, Friday and Saturday nights.
- Tauranga Theatre Sports Festival
- Featured on New Zealand’s Got Talent 2013 winner, Renee Maurice's CD "Quintessential Melody".
- THEATRE: Performed as the Council and Pierre (main roles) in 'Joan of Arc', put on by Bethlehem College.
2009
- TV SERIES: TV1's Good Morning show, in the 'Find A Star' singing competition. I came 4th in the competition, which had more than 1000 entrants.
- Performed at the intermission of a Chris Powell (UK organist) concert. - Tauranga
- THEATRE: Performed as a soloist in 'Eurobeat', put on by Tauranga Musical Theatre.
- THEATRE: Played Fizzy (A lead role) in 'Bugsy Malone', put on by Bethlehem College.
2008
- THEATRE: Performed as a soloist in 'Swingin' Jazz', put on by Tauranga Musical Theatre.
- THEATRE: Performed as a crow/chorus in 'The Wizard of Oz', put on by Tauranga Musical Theatre.