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Ryan Saranich

Ryan Saranich is an American jazz fusion saxophonist. Aside from being a saxophonist, he is also a drummer, bassist, and pianist.[1]

Ryan Saranich
Birth nameRyan David Saranich
Born (1987-02-16) February 16, 1987 (age 37)
Danbury, Connecticut, United States
GenresFunk, jazz, fusion
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, clinician
Instrument(s)Saxophone, drums, bass, piano
Years active1992 onward
Websitewww.ryansaranich.com

Education

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Ryan attended Northwest School of the Arts,[2] in Charlotte, North Carolina. For higher education, Ryan attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington[3] and Berklee College of Music.

Performances

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Since 2016, Ryan has been a member of the tribute band Brit Floyd. Since joining, Ryan has performed on Saxophones, Clarinet, Keyboards, Bass, Guitars, and Percussion.

In addition, Ryan has performed soundtracks and recordings for internationally released major motion pictures[4] and documentaries.

Ryan is an active writer and arranger, primarily in the jazz and pop settings.

Solo recordings

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Ryan released his first album, "Doc's Blues" on April 28, 2008[5] with the help of keyboardist Joseph Wooten, "The Voice" drummer Nate Morton, and Brazilian musicians Raphael Du Valle (bass) and Ronaldo Pizzi (keyboards). His second work was released December 21, 2010. It is entitled, "All By Myself" where all instruments are played by him.[6] A third release, "Story" was released March 28, 2013 featuring many talented musicians from the Boston area, but also including French vocalist Guillaume Eyango, a frequent collaborator.[7] A fourth release, "Foodventure", was a collaboration of Charlotte, NC musicians that released February 19th, 2016 with Ryan as a leader. "Others' Odysseys" was released on Sept 25th, 2018, with Ryan playing all instruments on the recording.

His newest release, "Exceptional Chaos" arrived on July 26th, 2024. It is a jazz-fusion recording, which pays homage to Chick Corea. On this recording, Ryan is joined by local Charlotte musicians Marcus Jones, Michael D'Angelo, and Troy Conn, Korean pianist Jamie Song, and special guests Manuel Valera from Vital Information as well as organist Harry Waters.

Endorsements

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Ryan plays Légère Reeds,[8] P. Mauriat Saxophones,[9] Theo Wanne Classic Mouthpieces,[10] Latin Percussion,[11] Fodera Guitars, EBS Bass Amplification, Godin and Seagull Guitars, BG Franck Bichon Accessories, Neotech Straps, Key Leaves,[12] NBO, and Mono Cases[13]

Discography

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As leader

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  • Doc's Blues (2008)[5]
  • All By Myself (2010)[6]
  • Story (2013)[7]
  • FoodVenture (2016)[14]
  • Others' Odysseys (2018)[15]
  • Exceptional Chaos (2024)[16]

As a sideman

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Artist Title Year of Release Role Awards and Nominations
Alex Bailey Searching for Something[17] 2017 Tenor Saxophone
Analise Scarpaci Pathetic Little Dreamer[18] 2022 Tenor Saxophone
Ann Adams All the You's and Me's 2022 Tenor Saxophone
Brit Floyd Live USA 2020 2021 Saxophones, Percussion, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards
Chris Heaven Pure Chocolate[19] 2008 Tenor Saxophone
Danny Go! Jazz-ma-Tazz[20] 2023 Tenor Saxophone, Bass, Piano, Arrangement
Edo Scordo On the Ferry Through the North 2020 Bass
Elin Lee Breathing[21] 2014 Tenor Saxophone
Georgia English In the Fog 2012 Tenor Saxophone
How To Dance In Ohio How To Dance In Ohio 2023 Drums, Bass
Martin Musaubach All Kinds of Good 2016 Tenor Saxophone, Co-Producer 2017 Golden Melody Award, Jazz Album of the Year[22]
Matzka Matzka Station 2018 Saxophone, Horn Arrangements
Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs Carolina's Best, Volume III 2009 Tenor Saxophone
Monet Sable & The Charlie Rosen Big Band Monet Sable & The Charlie Rosen Big Band 2012 Baritone Saxophone
Randy Rainbow A Little Brains, A Little Talent[23] 2021 Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxophones 2022 Grammy Nominee; Best Comedy Album[24]
Raphael Du Valle Cada Dia Mais[25] 2009 Tenor Saxophone

References

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  1. ^ [1] Archived October 8, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM TAKES SHOW UPTOWN". Nl.newsbank.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  3. ^ "UNCW Arts & Sciences Magazine by University of North Carolina Wilmington". ISSUU. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  4. ^ "Hell House: The Book of Samiel (2008 Video) : Soundtracks". IMDb.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  5. ^ a b [2][dead link]
  6. ^ a b "All By Myself: Ryan Saranich: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. December 21, 2010. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  7. ^ a b "Story | Ryan Saranich". Ryansaranich.bandcamp.com. March 28, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  8. ^ "Ryan Saranich". Legere.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  9. ^ "Ryan Saranich". Pmauriatmusic.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  10. ^ "Ryan Saranich | Theo Wanne Endorsers". Endorsers.theowanne.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  11. ^ "Artist Roster". Latin Percussion®. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  12. ^ "Ryan Saranich". Key Leaves. September 26, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  13. ^ "Artists - Mateus Asato, Cory Wong & More". MONO. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  14. ^ "Foodventure, by Ryan Saranich + Pocket Language". Ryan Saranich. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  15. ^ Others' Odysseys by Ryan Saranich on Apple Music, September 25, 2018, retrieved May 16, 2024
  16. ^ Exceptional Chaos by Ryan Saranich on Apple Music, July 26, 2024, retrieved July 28, 2024
  17. ^ "Alex 'BisQuiT' Bailey – Searching For Something".
  18. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  19. ^ "Official Chris Heaven Website". www.chris-heaven.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  20. ^ Ka-Pow! (Jazz Version) by Danny Go! on Apple Music, December 13, 2023, retrieved May 23, 2024
  21. ^ "Breathing | 誠品線上". Breathing | 誠品線上 (in Chinese). Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  22. ^ St.Wichita, 1845 Fairmount; Kansas 67260USA978-3456. "Lucas Hulett". www.wichita.edu. Retrieved May 23, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  23. ^ "Discogs- Randy Rainbow – A Little Brains, A Little Talent".
  24. ^ "Randy Rainbow: A Little Brains, A Little Talent [CD]". Center Stage Records. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  25. ^ "Raphael Du Valle - ToqueMaisBaixo" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved May 23, 2024.
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