LONG WAY HOME, by James Ryan

LONG WAY HOME

by James Ryan

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1.	Three Wishes 06:55	buy track
2.	Hey Which Way 06:28	buy track
3.	Moonlight In Vermont 08:10	buy track
4.	High Life 04:19	buy track
5.	Bye Bye Blackbird 08:51	buy track
6.	Long Way Home 04:06	buy track
7.	Junior Falls From The Tree 10:35	buy track

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ORIGINALLY from Darwin, James Ryan moved to Sydney in 2003 after four years performing in Europe, and his first album is an informal live recording. Astonishingly, it is also the first time James Hauptmann (drums), Brendan Clarke (bass) and Ryan have played together. What leaps out is the near virtuosity of the leader, as a player of three instruments (tenor sax, flute and saxello, a more mellow soprano sax) and as a composer. Ryan’s energetic, hyper-fast tenor rockets through one of the originals, Hey Which Way, in a style that is far more than speedy finger-following. The solos are rich in ideas, produced by a superlative technique, supported and understood by a tightly integrated rhythm section. Yet the slow ballad Moonlight In Vermont is just as expressive, lavish with moody sound pictures. The opening solo flute on High Life, featuring overblowing and throat growls, is a smorgasbord of hard-swinging excitement, reminiscent of great US player Roland Kirk.
4 and a half stars out of 5 John McBeath
The Weekend Australian November 2006
James Ryan's latest contributions to Australian Jazz in a Long Way Home, are evidence of a productive artist who transcends all previous works. Seemingly searching for new sonorous boundaries, externalizing an abundance of expression, while underpinned by a rhythm section who provide great swing feel at extreme tempos.
The title track Long Way Home, pays tribute to Ryan's homeland in the Top End, evoking a warm sense of longing and pensiveness. This piece is rich in tone and not quite as raw and aggressive as other tracks and even comparative to Branford Marsalis in tunes like Mo' Betta Blues.
I was also intrigued by his use of the key Gmajor and a certain sense of sound-colour that seems to compliment so warmly. Intended or not, for the synaesthesiasts like Scriabin, Gmajor sound-colour correspondances are said to be red and orange with a sense of will and creative play, which really sets the 'mise en scene'! Whatever... the fact is, it’s a nice result, the tune really engages the listener aesthetically.
The most contrasting piece High Life, is a bright and playfull original tune, which showcases his exciting 'gusto' flute style, that is sure to have your feet tapping. Overall, this CD presents some impressive compositions, great improvising and ample jazz groove. From a unique and talented player who may well become Australia's next Bernie McGann?
Jim Budd
Jazz Queensland
Jazz Queensland News Letter December 2006

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released January 10, 2006

released October 31, 2006
Recorded live at the original 505, Surry Hills, Sydney
James Ryan - Sax and Flute
Brendan Clarke - Bass
James Hauptmann - Drums

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James Ryan Sydney, Australia

James Ryan
Saxophonist, composer, and band leader.
The leader of award winning band 'The Subterraneans' and 15 piece 'Sonic Mayhem Orchestra'.
He has released 7 albums. Has toured throughout Australia, India and Europe.
At 23 he was the first person to graduate from an Aus. university with a M.Mus Jazz. ... more

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Debut album by The Subterraneans. Won the 2011 Australian 'Bell' Jazz Award for best blend album. Features James Ryan: saxophone James Muller: Guitar James Hauptmann: Drums Steve Hunter: Bass James Ryan
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