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 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 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 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. 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. 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.
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 +ArtistTitleYear of ReleaseRoleAwards and NominationsAlex BaileySearching for Something2017Tenor SaxophoneAnalise ScarpaciPathetic Little Dreamer2022Tenor SaxophoneAnn AdamsAll the You's and Me's 2022Tenor SaxophoneBrit FloydLive USA 20202021Saxophones, Percussion, Guitars, Bass, KeyboardsChris HeavenPure Chocolate2008Tenor SaxophoneDanny Go!Jazz-ma-Tazz2023Tenor Saxophone, Bass, Piano, ArrangementEdo ScordoOn the Ferry Through the North2020BassElin LeeBreathing2014Tenor SaxophoneGeorgia EnglishIn the Fog2012Tenor SaxophoneHow To Dance In OhioHow To Dance In Ohio2023Drums, BassMartin MusaubachAll Kinds of Good2016Tenor Saxophone, Co-Producer2017 Golden Melody Award, Jazz Album of the YearMatzkaMatzka Station2018Saxophone, Horn ArrangementsMaurice Williams and the ZodiacsCarolina's Best, Volume III2009Tenor SaxophoneMonet Sable & The Charlie Rosen Big BandMonet Sable & The Charlie Rosen Big Band2012Baritone SaxophoneRandy RainbowA Little Brains, A Little Talent2021Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxophones2022 Grammy Nominee; Best Comedy AlbumRaphael Du ValleCada Dia Mais2009Tenor Saxophone
References
External links Official Website Little Bird Recording