| Ryan Saranich | |
| Background: | non_vocal_instrumentalist |
| Birth Name: | Ryan David Saranich |
| Birth Date: | 16 February 1987 |
| Birth Place: | Danbury, Connecticut, United States |
| Instrument: | Saxophone, drums, bass, piano |
| Genre: | Funk, jazz, fusion |
| Occupation: | Musician, composer, clinician |
| Years Active: | 1992 onward |
| Associated Acts: | Ryan 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 |
| 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]
Ryan 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.
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.
Ryan released his first album, "Doc's Blues" on April 28, 2008[5] with the help of keyboardist Joseph Wooten, "The Voice" 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. "Others' Odysseys" was released on Sept 25th, 2018, with Ryan playing all instruments on the recording.
His newest release, "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 Manuel Valera from Vital Information as well as organist Harry Waters.
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]
| Alex Bailey | Searching for Something[15] | 2017 | Tenor Saxophone | |
| Analise Scarpaci | Pathetic Little Dreamer[16] | 2022 | Tenor Saxophone | |
| Ann Adams | All the You's and Me's | 2022 | Tenor Saxophone | |
| Brit Floyd | Live USA 2020 | 2021 | Saxophones, Percussion, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards | |
| Chris Heaven | Pure Chocolate[17] | 2008 | Tenor Saxophone | |
| Danny Go! | Jazz-ma-Tazz | 2023 | Tenor Saxophone, Bass, Piano, Arrangement | |
| Edo Scordo | On the Ferry Through the North | 2020 | Bass | |
| Elin Lee | Breathing[18] | 2014 | Tenor Saxophone | |
| Georgia English | In the Fog | 2012 | Tenor Saxophone | |
| How To Dance In Ohio | How To Dance In Ohio | 2023 | Drums, Bass | |
| Martin Musaubach | All Kinds of Good | 2016 | Tenor Saxophone, Co-Producer | 2017 Golden Melody Award, Jazz Album of the Year[19] |
| Matzka | Matzka Station | 2018 | Saxophone, Horn Arrangements | |
| Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs | Carolina's Best, Volume III | 2009 | Tenor Saxophone | |
| Monet Sable & The Charlie Rosen Big Band | Monet Sable & The Charlie Rosen Big Band | 2012 | Baritone Saxophone | |
| Randy Rainbow | A Little Brains, A Little Talent[20] | 2021 | Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxophones | 2022 Grammy Nominee; Best Comedy Album[21] |
| Raphael Du Valle | Cada Dia Mais[22] | 2009 | Tenor Saxophone |