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

Education

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

Performances

Since 2016, Ryan has been a member of the tribute band

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. 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 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
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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

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Endorsements

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

Discography

As leader

* ''Doc's Blues'' (2008) * ''All By Myself'' (2010) *Story (2013) *FoodVenture (2016) *Others' Odysseys (2018) *Exceptional Chaos (2024)

As a sideman

References

External links

Official WebsiteLittle Bird Recording
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