The Ryan Devlin Quintet

7 North Orlando Avenue,Cocoa Beach FL 32931

13 July, 2022

Description

The Ryan Devlin Quartet featuring Gene Perla on bass, Adam Nussbaum on drums and Mike Bond on piano, with Ryan Devlin on saxophone. One of the most electrifying young saxophonists on the scene today, Ryan Devlin, and his band take aim at the 70s funk and modal genres, influenced by artists like Steve Grossman, John Coltrane, Joe Henderson and Michael Brecker. Devlin and his quartet put their own modern spin on the some of the classic tenor giants' arsenal of tunes and vocabulary. Coming off of his previous electric album Devlin is now touring with his new quartet up and down the east side of the USA premiering his new record "A Series or Circumstances". Adam Nussbaum is considered one of the finest drummers working today. He’s worked with John Abercrombie, Michael & Randy Brecker and Gil Evans. Legendary bassist Gene Perla has worked with many greats including Elvin Jones, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone, Woody Herman and more. Saxophonist, Composer and Educator Ryan Devlin has been a member and featured soloist in ensembles such as The Florida All State Jazz band, The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, The Orlando Jazz Orchestra, The Seaworld Saxophone Quartet and the UCF Flying Horse Big Band just to name a few. Ryan is also the 2017 winner of the Central Florida Jazz Society and was runner up in 2017 Bob Washington Jazz scholarship competition. Currently attending the New England Conservatory Ryan is completing his masters degree under the direction of saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi. Ryan also has also taken lessons with world class musicians Chad Lefkowitz Brown, Alain Bradette, Lucas Pino and Airmen of Note saxophonist Tedd Baker. Ryan has also performed with world class musicians like trumpeter Terell Stafford and Sean Jones. Noted saxophonists Dick Oatts, David Liebman, Jerry Bergonzi, Chad Lefkowitz Brown, Jerry Weldon and drummer Adam Nussbaum just to name a few!