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
Danbury, Connecticut, United States
GenresFunk, jazz, fusion
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, clinician
InstrumentsSaxophone, drums, bass, piano
Years active1992 onward
Associated actsRyan Saranich & Pocket Language, Ryan Saranich & the All-Star Quintet, Joe Chambers, Powerhouse, Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, Berklee Latin Jazz Ensemble, Ryan Saranich/Alex Bailey Project
Websitewww.ryansaranich.com

Education

Previously, Ryan had attended Northwest School of the Arts,[2] in Charlotte, North Carolina from 2001 to 2005 and also the University of North Carolina at Wilmington from 2005 to 2010.[3] He is now attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music on scholarship.

Performances

In addition, Ryan has performed soundtracks for internationally released major motion pictures[4] and documentaries. He currently travels as a clinician for P Mauriat Saxophones,[5] Légère Reeds and Theo Wanne Classic Mouthpieces, as well as spending time with his group, "Ryan Saranich/Alex Bailey Project". Ryan is also an active writer and arranger, primarily in the jazz and pop settings.

Solo recordings

Ryan released his first album, "Doc's Blues" on April 28, 2008[6] 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.[7] His most current release, "Story" was released March 28, 2013.[8]

Endorsements

Ryan plays Légère Reeds,[9] P. Mauriat Saxophones,[5] Theo Wanne Classic Mouthpieces,[10] Curt Mangan Strings, Neotech Straps, Intellitouch Tuners, Soultone Cymbals and Mono Cases.

Discography

Solo

  • Doc's Blues (2008)[6]
  • All By Myself (2010)[7]
  • "Story" (2013)[8]

Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs

  • Carolina's Best, Volume III (2009)[11]

Raphael Du Valle

  • Cada Dia Mais (2009)

Chris Heaven

  • Pure Chocolate (2008)[12]

Georgia English

  • "In the Fog" (2012)[13]

References
  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. "Ryan Saranich". Pmauriatmusic.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  7. "All By Myself: Ryan Saranich: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. December 21, 2010. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  8. "Story | Ryan Saranich". Ryansaranich.bandcamp.com. March 28, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  9. "Ryan Saranich". Legere.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  10. "Ryan Saranich | Theo Wanne Endorsers". Endorsers.theowanne.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  11. Archived April 15, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  12. "Chris Heaven Official Website". Chris-heaven.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  13. "Projects Georgia English Music". Georgiaenglishmusic.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
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