Ryan Kisor facts for kids
Ryan Kisor (born April 12, 1973) is an American jazz trumpeter. He is known for his amazing talent and skill playing the trumpet in the world of jazz music.
Quick facts for kids
Ryan Kisor
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Kisor in 2020
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| Born | April 12, 1973 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Neo-bop jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Trumpet |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Labels | Columbia Records |
| Associated acts | Wynton Marsalis, Gerry Mulligan, Horace Silver |
Ryan grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. He started learning the trumpet from his dad, Larry Kisor, when he was very young. By age ten, he was already playing in a local dance band called the Eddie Skeets Orchestra.
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Early Music Journey
When Ryan was 12, he began taking classical trumpet lessons. At 15, he met famous jazz musician Clark Terry at a summer jazz camp. Ryan also played with special all-star high school bands. In 1990, when he was 17, Ryan won a big trumpet competition. This was the Thelonious Monk Institute's trumpet contest. Other talented musicians like Nicholas Payton also competed that year.
Professional Career
After winning the contest, Ryan signed with Columbia Records. He released his first two albums, Minor Mutiny in 1992 and On the One in 1993. Later, Ryan studied music at the Manhattan School of Music. There, he learned from great teachers like Lew Soloff.
He has played with many famous groups and musicians in New York. These include the Mingus Big Band and the Michel Camilo Big Band. He also performed with jazz legends like Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, and Horace Silver. Since 1994, Ryan has been a member of the amazing Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. He has also released many albums where he is the main bandleader. His younger brother, Justin Kisor, is also a talented jazz trumpeter. They have performed together many times.
Music Albums
Ryan Kisor has released many albums as a leader. He has also played on many albums with other famous jazz artists.
Albums as a Leader
- 1992: Minor Mutiny
- 1993: On the One
- 1997: Battle Cry
- 1998: The Usual Suspects
- 2003: Awakening
- 2005: This Is Ryan (with the Ryan Kisor Quintet)
- 2010: Live at Smalls (with the Ryan Kisor Quintet)
Albums with Other Musicians
Ryan has played with many different jazz groups and artists. Here are some of the notable ones:
- With Wynton Marsalis and Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra: He played on many of their albums, including Blood On the Fields (1997) and The Abyssinian Mass (2016).
- With the Manhattan Jazz Orchestra: He contributed to albums like A Night in Tunisia (1993) and Birdland (2004).
- With David Matthews: He played on albums such as Watermelon Man (1997) and The Girl from Ipanema (2002).
- With Mingus Big Band: He was featured on albums like Nostalgia in Times Square (1993) and Que Viva Mingus! (1997).
- With other artists: Ryan has also played with musicians like Michel Camilo on One More Once (1994), Gerry Mulligan on Dragonfly (1995), and Horace Silver on Jazz... Has... A Sense of Humor (1999).
