A new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist, that features 30minute conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles. Music is a living, breathing art-form that is kept alive by the innovators, composers and musicians that dedicate their lives to learning, creating and sharing the music they love. I believe that even in this age of easy access to information and hyper-connectivity there is still, no doubt, a gap between the professional and aspiring professional musician that isn’t always closed by mere practice, time or earning a degree. In-demand and award-winning saxophonists know something that the “rest” of us don’t, and that’s what I’m curious about.
S2 - Ep24: Special Episode | "P. Mauriat Saxophones" with Jeremy True
For our finale episode of the season, I chat with the brand manager for P. Mauriat North America, Jeremiah True. Playing saxophones, clarinets, flutes, and bassoons, he is a reed specialist and has performed with Donnie McCaslin, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra with Bobby Watson. We discuss his experience with burnout as a college music student, his transition from the military to the instrument retail industry, P. Mauriat's saxophones as an affordable choice in the market and their upcoming product line.
29 Nov 2023
S02 - E23: "Ear-Training for Improvisers" with Grace Kelly.
This week I chat with singer, songwriter, educator and saxophonist prodigy Grace Kelly. Recognized as a millennial jazz influencer, she has performed with legends late Dave Brubeck Lee Konitz and Wynton Marsalis, to name a few. She co-founded the online saxophone school Saxy School and is the youngest trustee on Berklee College of Music's Board. We discuss the impact her early music teachers had on her, studying with saxophone legend Phil Woods, and how ear-training is the key to growth as an improviser.
22 Nov 2023
S02 - E22: "Exploring Caribbean Rhythms and Jazz Harmony" with Jacques Shwarz-Bart.
This week, I chat with recording artist, educator and bandleader, Jacques Schwarz-Bart. Born in Guadeloupe, Jacques played a key role in neo-soul and Creole Jazz movements, collaborating with artists like D'Angelo and late jazz legend, Roy Hargrove. We talk about incorporating Caribbean Rhythms into your improvisational approach, teaching at Berklee College of Music, his work as the pioneer of the Gwoka and Voodoo Jazz movement and more.
15 Nov 2023
S02 - E21: "Deep Listening and Transcribing" with Sarah Hanahan.
This week I chat with rising-star jazz saxophonist in New York who was recently named one of NPR Jazz Night in America’s 30 under 30 Youngbloods, Sarah Hanahan. She’s performed with Mingus Big Band, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y, Joe Farnsworth, and more. We discuss being mentored by bassist Nat Reeves, transcribing and deep listening, playing melodically and how true learning comes from playing with the greats.
25 Oct 2023
S02 - E20: "Playing Lead Alto" with Andrew Gould.
This week, I chat with native New Yorker, Andrew Gould. He holds degrees from both Manhattan School of Music and SUNY Purchase, was a 2013 Thelonious Monk Saxophone Competition semi-finalist and has been featured on multiple GRAMMY-nominated recordings including the recent 2021 GRAMMY winning “Meta Knights Revenge” with the 8 Bit Big Band. He's performed with legends like James Moody and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and leads his own group. We speak about growing up in New York, playing lead alto, how he developed as an improviser, and about the fastest way to develop on the saxophone.
18 Oct 2023
S02 - E19: "Artistic Intention, Personal Style & Hip Hop" with Greg Osby
This week, I chat with saxophonist, composer, producer, educator, and curator, Greg Osby, who has been a dominant force in the music scene for nearly four decades. He is an esteemed part of the improvising musician community and his unique approach to composition and performance has earned him acclaim and awards, and he's regarded as one of the “most provocative musical thinkers of his generation” by The New York Times. We discuss how funk, soul, R&B and hip hop influenced his artistic voice, developing artistic intention and being a good steward of the cultural and historical significance of the music you play.
12 Oct 2023
S02 - E18: "The Horn, The Prize and The Journey" with Kelly Jefferson.
In this week’s episode, I chat with the multiple Juno-Award-winning, Canadian saxophonist and educator, Kelly Jefferson. He's played with jazz greats like Maria Schneider and Christian McBride, holds degrees from McGill and Manhattan School of Music, and currently teaches at the University of Toronto and York University. We talk about growing up in a family of musicians, focusing on the moment, and about learning by doing.
6 Oct 2023
"Discovering Soul" with Braxton Cook
I sat down with the Emmy Award-Winning saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer, Braxton Cook to chat about how he balances his creative and personal life, meeting Wynton Marsalis, discovering soul through vulnerability and authenticity, life on the road with Christian Scott, and much more. "When it comes to soul, I grew up listening to soul music, Motown [records] and in the church...so much of that came from my upbringing..." Guest: Braxton Cook Website: https://lnkd.in/g5Ezz626 (https://lnkd.in/g5Ezz626) Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gkybvVn5 (https://lnkd.in/gkybvVn5) Instagram: @braxton_cook https://lnkd.in/gmc4YY5C (https://lnkd.in/gmc4YY5C) 00:04 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq9AJv0vAzw&t=4s)A new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist that features conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles. ⠀⠀⠀ New Episode Every Wednesday at 12 pm EST. ⠀⠀ Podcast Links: Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gfNe3-Gv (https://lnkd.in/gfNe3-Gv) Spotify: https://lnkd.in/grVbBwMJ (https://lnkd.in/grVbBwMJ) Instagram: https://lnkd.in/g3JZMDpm (https://lnkd.in/g3JZMDpm) Host: Jesse Ryan Website: https://lnkd.in/gmXt-3Wj (https://lnkd.in/gmXt-3Wj) Facebook: https://lnkd.in/g4RVGsCS (https://lnkd.in/g4RVGsCS) Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gCvU_SPN (https://lnkd.in/gCvU_SPN) Twitter: https://lnkd.in/gipXYcKK (https://lnkd.in/gipXYcKK) Season Sponsor: P. Mauriat Affiliate Partner: SYOS Mouthpieces affiliate link: syos.co/KTGSAXPODCAST (http://syos.co/KTGSAXPODCAST)Podcast Producer Intern: Shanaya Sequeira Produced by Fwé Culture 2023
20 Jan 2021
Discovering Ancestral DNA Through Music with Godwin Louis
This week's episode features the New York-based alto saxophonist Godwin Louis. We discuss his Haitian roots, his debut album Global, and how his travels have helped him discover ancestral DNA through music and transcend the traditional American conception of what makes the music legitimate."I realized that modern, twenty-first century music is rooted in the African diaspora and those musical traditions are now global...we're a lot more connected than we think." - Godwin LouisGuest: Godwin LouisWebsite: www.godwinlouis.com (http://www.godwinlouis.com)Instagram: @godwinloueA new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist that features 30-minute conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles.New Episode Every Wednesday at 12pm EST on Youtube and Spotify. Links in bio. Host: Jesse RyanWebsite: www.jesseryanmuzik.com (http://www.jesseryanmuzik.com) Instagram & Twitter: @jesseryansaxProduced by Fwé Culture 2020Season One Guests: Melissa Aldana Luis Deniz Tim Green Arturo Tappin Tara Davidson Jon Gordon Godwin Louis Allison Au Pat Labarbera Miguel Zenon#ktg #sax #saxophone #podcast #jazz #awardwinning #indemand #seasonone #toronto #newyork #baltimore #barbados #trinidadandtobago #cuba #chile #haiti #insight #interviews #30mins
20 Jan 2021
Evolving Through Composing with Allison Au - Part 2
This week's episode features part one of my conversation with the Juno-award winning jazz saxophonist, composer Allison Au. We discussed her compositional process by breaking down two of her compositions from her latest album "Wander Wonder" and she shares how she uses composition as tool for musical and creative growth. Download the charts: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ee68pa158x... (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ee68pa158x...) Purchase Allison's music: https://allisonau.bandcamp.com/ (https://allisonau.bandcamp.com/) "As I was developing as a saxophone player after forming my band, writing became the ultimate vehicle to practice new ideas." - Allison Au Guest: Allison Au Website: www.allisonau.com Instagram & Twitter: @allisonaumusic A new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist that features 30-minute conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles. New Episode Every Wednesday at 12pm EST on Youtube and Spotify. Links in bio. Host: Jesse Ryan Website: www.jesseryanmuzik.com Instagram & Twitter: @jesseryansax Produced by Fwé Culture 2020 Season One Guests: Melissa Aldana Luis Deniz Tim Green Arturo Tappin Tara Davidson Jon Gordon Godwin Louis Allison Au Pat Labarbera Miguel Zenon #ktg (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ktg) #sax (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sax) #saxophone (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/saxophone) #podcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast) #jazz (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jazz) #awardwinning (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/awardwinning) #indemand (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/indemand) #seasonone (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/seasonone) #toronto (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/toronto) #newyork (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/newyork) #baltimore (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/baltimore) #barbados (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/barbados) #trinidadandtobago (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/trinidadandtobago) #cuba (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cuba) #chile (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/chile) #haiti (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/haiti) #insight (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/insight) #interviews (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/interviews) #30mins (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/30mins)
20 Jan 2021
Evolving Through Composing with Allison Au - Part 1
This week's episode features part one of my conversation with the Juno-award winning jazz saxophonist, composer Allison Au. We discussed her compositional process by breaking down two of her compositions from her latest album "Wander Wonder" and she shares how she uses composition as tool for musical and creative growth. "As I was developing as a saxophone player after forming my band, writing became the ultimate vehicle to practice new ideas." - Allison AuGuest: Allison AuWebsite: www.allisonau.com (http://www.allisonau.com)Instagram & Twitter: @allisonaumusicA new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist that features 30-minute conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles.New Episode Every Wednesday at 12pm EST on Youtube and Spotify. Links in bio. Host: Jesse RyanWebsite: www.jesseryanmuzik.com (http://www.jesseryanmuzik.com) Instagram & Twitter: @jesseryansaxProduced by Fwé Culture 2020Season One Guests: Melissa Aldana Luis Deniz Tim Green Arturo Tappin Tara Davidson Jon Gordon Godwin Louis Allison Au Pat Labarbera Miguel Zenon#ktg #sax #saxophone #podcast #jazz #awardwinning #indemand #seasonone #toronto #newyork #baltimore #barbados #trinidadandtobago #cuba #chile #haiti #insight #interviews #30mins
20 Jan 2021
“Sidemanology” with Tim Green (Insight From A Working Saxophonist) - Part 2
On part two of my conversation with the internationally acclaimed saxophonist, composer, educator and Baltimore native Tim Green, we discuss how he got the call for some "high-profile" gigs, and discuss the importance of playing and interpreting melodies well. "I've been in pursuit of being a great musician, that happens to play the saxophone." - Tim GreenGuest: Tim GreenWebsite: www.timgreenmusic.com (http://www.timgreenmusic.com)Instagram & Twitter: @timgreenmusicA new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist that features 30-minute conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles.New Episode Every Wednesday at 12pm EST on Youtube and Spotify. Links in bio. Host: Jesse RyanWebsite: www.jesseryanmuzik.com (http://www.jesseryanmuzik.com) Instagram & Twitter: @jesseryansaxProduced by Fwé Culture 2020Season One Guests: Melissa Aldana Luis Deniz Tim Green Arturo Tappin Tara Davidson Jon Gordon Godwin Louis Allison Au Pat Labarbera Miguel Zenon#ktg #sax #saxophone #podcast #jazz #awardwinning #indemand #seasonone #toronto #newyork #baltimore #barbados #trinidadandtobago #cuba #chile #haiti #insight #interviews #30mins
2 Dec 2020
“Sidemanology” with Tim Green (Insight From A Working Saxophonist) - Part 1
I had the pleasure of chatting with the internationally acclaimed saxophonist, composer, educator and Baltimore native Tim Green, about his experience as a working saxophonist, how he got the call for some "high-profile" gigs and about learning how to be a servant of the music. During our conversation the phrase “Sidemanology” became the working term that defined his insight. "If you’re not playing your own music, then you’re working." - Tim GreenGuest: Tim GreenWebsite: www.timgreenmusic.com (http://www.timgreenmusic.com)Instagram & Twitter: @timgreenmusicA new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist that features 30-minute conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles.New Episode Every Wednesday at 12pm EST on Youtube and Spotify. Links in bio. Host: Jesse RyanWebsite: www.jesseryanmuzik.com (http://www.jesseryanmuzik.com) Instagram & Twitter: @jesseryansaxProduced by Fwé Culture 2020Season One Guests: Melissa Aldana Luis Deniz Tim Green Arturo Tappin Tara Davidson Jon Gordon Godwin Louis Allison Au Pat Labarbera Miguel Zenon#ktg #sax #saxophone #podcast #jazz #awardwinning #indemand #seasonone #toronto #newyork #baltimore #barbados #trinidadandtobago #cuba #chile #haiti #insight #interviews #30mins
25 Nov 2020
Creating Collaboratively and Developing Technically with Luis Deniz - Part 2
I sat down with the Grammy and Juno-nominated, Cuban-born saxophonist Luis Deniz to discuss his Cuban roots, the importance of community and humanity in music, and how focusing on developing technically became the spring-board for creativity. ⠀⠀⠀“Having a room of musicians checking out your music is great, but having a room of people who don’t know anything about your music enjoy it, is the ultimate blessing.” - Luis DenizGuest: Luis DenizWebsite: www.luisdenizmusic.comInstagram: @luisdenizmusicA new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist that features 30-minute conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles.New Episode Every Wednesday at 12pm EST on Youtube and Spotify. Links in bio. Host: Jesse RyanWebsite: www.jesseryanmuzik.com (http://www.jesseryanmuzik.com) Instagram & Twitter: @jesseryansaxProduced by Fwé Culture 2020
18 Nov 2020
Creating Collaboratively & Developing Technically with Luis Deniz - Part 1
I sat down with the Grammy and Juno-nominated, Cuban-born saxophonist Luis Deniz to discuss his Cuban roots, the importance of community and humanity in music, and how focussing on developing technically became the spring-board for creativity. ⠀⠀⠀“Having a room of musicians checking out your music is great, but having a room of people who don’t know anything about your music enjoy it, is the ultimate blessing.” - Luis DenizGuest Links Website: www.luisdenizmusic.com (http://www.luisdenizmusic.com)Instagram: @luisdenizmusicA new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist that features 30-minute conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles.New Episode Every Wednesday at 12pm EST on Youtube and Spotify. Links in bio. Host: Jesse RyanWebsite: www.jesseryanmuzik.com (http://www.jesseryanmuzik.com) Instagram & Twitter: @jesseryansaxProduced by Fwé Culture 2020
11 Nov 2020
Staying on the Edge of Musical & Personal Growth with Melissa Aldana.
I sat down with the Chilean-born, Berklee educated saxophonist and 2013 winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, Melissa Aldana, to chat about her early start in music, her pursuit of always being on the edge of her musical, personal and creative growth and how she uses transcription as a tool for self discovery.
“There is no innovation, there is only transforming information to make it personal...” - Melissa Aldana
Guests links
Website: www.melissaaldana.net (http://www.melissaaldana.net)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.aldana.3958 (https://www.facebook.com/melissa.aldana.3958)
Instagram: @melissaaldanasax https://www.instagram.com/melissaaldanasax/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/melissaaldanasax/?hl=en)
A new and exciting podcast for the professional and aspiring professional saxophonist that features 30-minute conversations with in-demand and award-winning saxophonists from around the world and across jazz and contemporary styles.
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Podcast Links
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCimnnLXa2y5VlpXMFDej2Tg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCimnnLXa2y5VlpXMFDej2Tg)
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47H3TpYLzXBf5UK8xhE0OV (https://open.spotify.com/show/47H3TpYLzXBf5UK8xhE0OV)
Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCimnnLXa2y5VlpXMFDej2Tg/about (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCimnnLXa2y5VlpXMFDej2Tg/about)
Host: Jesse Ryan
Website: https://www.jesseryanmuzik.com/ (https://www.jesseryanmuzik.com/)
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Instagram: @jesseryansax https://www.instagram.com/jesseryansax/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/jesseryansax/?hl=en)
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Produced by Fwé Culture 2020
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