Juran Ratchford, native of Shelby, North Carolina, has been playing the soulful sounds of the saxophone since the of age twelve. Since then, Juran has accomplished many milestones in his musical career. After graduating from Shelby High School in 2006, Juran attended Winston Salem State University. There, he marched in the Red Sea of Sound Marching Band, where he became a section leader in his sophomore year. Also while a member of the back, he became a proud member of the prestigious fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Inc.. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from WSSU, Juran then decided to pursue his goal of becoming a professional musician. Juran’s musical inspiration and unique sound comes from a variety of artists, ranging from great musicians such as John Coltrane and Herbie Hancock, to Jay-Z and A Tribe Called Quest. His eclecticism allows him to be open to more than what may be considered expected of a saxophonist. “I don’t like to be labeled as a smooth jazz artist” says Juran, “don’t put me in a box”. Juran has performed and recorded with several artists and actors, such as Grammy Award winning producer 9th Wonder, Jamla Records recording artists Heather Victoria and Rapsody, actress Lynn Whitfield, and national recording artist and saxophonist for Stevie Wonder, Ryan Kilgore Juran current resides in Atlanta, Georgia. You can find his music at www.JuranRatchford.com. Be sure to follow him on all social media sites (@Sax.Love.Money)