Gregory Ryan

Assistant Professor

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New York City native Gregory Ryan has established himself as an in-demand sideman on both acoustic and electric bass. His big supportive sound, swinging style, and complete understanding of harmony and his role on the bandstand allow him to make even the most complex modern composition swing in the tradition of the great bass players. At home in a variety of musical worlds—Brazilian, Cuban, funk, and mainstream jazz styles—he performs in festivals and concerts worldwide. Ryan has appeared with pianists James Williams, Mulgrew Miller, Harold Mabern, and Benny Green; guitarists Jim Hall and Pat Martino; vocalists Karrin Allyson and Dena DeRose; and numerous jazz luminaries, including Eric Alexander, Regina Carter, Billy Harper, Tom Harrell, Albert “Tootie” Heath, and others. His Latin jazz résumé includes performances with the Lincoln Center's Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Arturo O'Farrill, Papo Vazquez’s Pirates Troubadours, Yosvany Terry, and Brazilian jazz artists Helio Alves and Maucha Adnet.

Courses Taught (3)

Ear Training 1

ET-111

Ear Training 2

ET-112

Ear Training 2 for Entering Students

ET-123

In Their Own Words

I tell all of my students that my primary purpose as their teacher is to help them develop skills that will make other people want to make music with them.

Not my original thought, but "every moment in life is practicing."