Ryan Saranich
Ryan Saranich | |
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| Birth name | Ryan David Saranich |
| Born | February 16, 1987 Danbury, Connecticut, United States |
| Genres | Funk, jazz, fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, clinician |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, drums, bass, piano |
| Years active | 1992 onward |
| Website | www.ryansaranich.com |
Ryan Saranich is an American jazz fusion saxophonist. Aside from being a saxophonist, he is also a drummer, bassist, and pianist.[1]
Education[edit]
Previously, Ryan had 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.He is now attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music[citation needed].
Performances[edit]
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[edit]
Ryan released his first album, "Doc's Blues" on April 28, 2008[5] with the help of keyboardist Joseph Wooten, 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. Ryan's most recent recording is entitled, "Others' Odysseys" releasing on Sept 25th, 2018.
Endorsements[edit]
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[edit]
As leader[edit]
- Doc's Blues (2008)[5]
- All By Myself (2010)[6]
- Story (2013)[7]
- FoodVenture[14]
- Others' Odysseys (2018)[15]
As a sideman[edit]
Randy Rainbow
- A Little Brains, a Little Talent (2021)
Danny Go!
- Jazz-ma-Tazz (2023)
Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs
- Carolina's Best, Volume III (2009)[16]
Raphael Du Valle
- Cada Dia Mais (2009)
Chris Heaven
- Pure Chocolate (2008)[17]
Georgia English
- "In the Fog" (2012)[18]
Ann Adams
- All The You's and Me's (2022)
Analise Scarpaci
- Pathetic Little Dreamer (2022)
References[edit]
- ^ [1] Archived October 8, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM TAKES SHOW UPTOWN". Nl.newsbank.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
- ^ "UNCW Arts & Sciences Magazine by University of North Carolina Wilmington". ISSUU. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
- ^ "Hell House: The Book of Samiel (2008 Video) : Soundtracks". IMDb.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
- ^ a b [2][dead link]
- ^ a b "All By Myself: Ryan Saranich: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. December 21, 2010. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
- ^ a b "Story | Ryan Saranich". Ryansaranich.bandcamp.com. March 28, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
- ^ "Ryan Saranich". Legere.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
- ^ "Ryan Saranich". Pmauriatmusic.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
- ^ "Ryan Saranich | Theo Wanne Endorsers". Endorsers.theowanne.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
- ^ "Artist Roster". Latin Percussion®. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "Ryan Saranich". Key Leaves. September 26, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "Artists - Mateus Asato, Cory Wong & More". MONO. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "Foodventure, by Ryan Saranich + Pocket Language". Ryan Saranich. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Others' Odysseys by Ryan Saranich on Apple Music, September 25, 2018, retrieved May 16, 2024
- ^ [3] Archived April 15, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Chris Heaven Official Website". Chris-heaven.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
- ^ "Projects Georgia English Music". Georgiaenglishmusic.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.