Ryan Saranich

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Ryan Saranich
Birth nameRyan David Saranich
Born (1987-02-16) February 16, 1987 (age 37)
Danbury, Connecticut, United States
Genres Funk, jazz, fusion
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, clinician
Instrument(s)Saxophone, drums, bass, piano
Years active1992 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]

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Education

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

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

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

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

As leader

As a sideman

Randy Rainbow

Danny Go!

Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs

Raphael Du Valle

Chris Heaven

Georgia English

Ann Adams

Analise Scarpaci

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