James Ryan
James Ryan, Saxophonist, composer, flutist and band leader.
James is the leader of award winning band 'The Subterraneans’, 15 piece 'Sonic Mayhem Orchestra’, James Ryan’s Shuffle City and more.
The Subterraneans debut album won the 2011 Australian Jazz ‘Bell’ award for Best Blend Album.
He has released 9 albums under his own name and with The Subterraneans and Sonic Mayhem Orchestra. He has toured extensively throughout Australia, India and Europe performing at national and International festivals.
At the age of 23 he was the first person to graduate from an Australian university with a Masters of Music majoring in jazz.
James has held teaching positions at The Australian National University, Queensland University of Technology and Griffith University.
He has performed with The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, George Benson and The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra amongst many, many other musicians and groups and is on 100’s on recording sessions for TV, film and recordings.
James has conducted/directed the Marrickville Public School Bands with joy for 10 years. He is the co director of Rippa Recordings and creator and admin for Marrickville Music FB group.
James Ryan has been performing, composing original music, leading bands teaching and presenting live concerts for nearly 30 years and will continue to do so with joy and passion.
Current work and inspiration
Current releases on Rippa Recordings:
2021: 'One Night At Lazybones' - The Subterraneans
2020: 'Live In Mumbai' - James Ryan
2020: 'Constant Change' - James Ryan and The Subterraneans
Waiting to return to live performances...
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