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Monika Ryan

Born: July 2

Monika Ryan is a Jazz vocalist known for her smooth and soulful sound. Her music is characterized by her rich and emotive voice, which she uses to express a range of emotions and themes, from love and heartbreak to empowerment and self-discovery.

One notable aspect of Monika Ryan's music is her skillful interpretation of classic jazz standards, as well as her ability to write and perform original material that is inspired by traditional jazz and blues styles. Her music often incorporates elements of swing, bebop, and balladry, and she is known for her improvisational skills and her ability to connect with audiences through her live performances.

Playfully

By Monika Ryan

Label: Resensitize Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: Keepin’ It Light, Keepin’ It Mellow; Grow Where I’m Planted; I See It In You; Let Me Love The Whole Of You; I Found That Place; You Are Magic To Me; Slipping Out; We’re Here; Reason To Be Happy; Living Thoughtfully; Whole And Resounding Love.

New Releases From Nellie McKay, Aline Homzy, Bellbird, Gaea Schell, Monika Ryan With Birthday Shoutouts To Terry Pollard, Iola Brubeck & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
August 28, 2023

This broadcast includes new releases from Mike Jones, Bellbird, Monika Ryan, Nellie McKay, Gaea Schell and Aline Homzy, with birthday shoutouts to Terry Pollard, Mary Stallings, Lorraine Desmarais, Cecilia Smith, Iola Brubeck and Bill Evans, among others. Thanks for listening and please support the artists you hear by seeing them live and online. Purchase their music ...

New Releases, A Pride of Jazz Leos, Congratulations To Jazz Master Amina Claudine Myers & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
July 31, 2023

This broadcast includes new releases from Kaisa's Machine, Amy Engelhardt, the Towner Galaher Organ Trio, with a single from vocalist Monika Ryan, plus birthday shoutouts to guitarist Mary Osborne, vocalists Kay Starr, Helen Merrill, Luciana Souza, Phoebe Snow, Cynthia Scott, Janis Siegel, Joanie Palatto, Carmen Bradford, among others, closing with a salute to newly awarded Jazz ...

Slipping Out

July 15, 2023

Album: Playfully
By Monika Ryan
Label: Resensitize Records
Released: 2023
Duration: 3:56

Monika Ryan Introduces 'Playfully' — A Fresh Vocal Jazz Album That Invites Everyone To Play Fully. Appearing June 26th At The Cutting Room!

June 17, 2023

Monika Ryan, award-winning jazz vocalist and songwriter, is celebrating her latest album, Playfully. Featuring eleven original tracks, “Playfully is a spirited celebration of life, love, and the pursuit of happiness,” says Monika Ryan. She is joined by a trio of veteran collaborators—Steve Einerson on piano, Rene Hart on bass, and Alvester Garnett on drums—adding depth and ...

Changes

By Monika Ryan

Label: Resensitize Records
Released: 2018
Track listing: 1. Don’t Look Back 03:31 2. Something in My Craw 06:55 3. It’s Simple 02:20 4. Not Always Fair 07:16 5. Bye Bye, Haters Bye Bye 04:00 6. I’m Thankful for You 06:47 7. Friendship 02:44 8. Better World 04:52 9. Equals 03:48 10. Slow Down 04:55 11. The Importance of Failure 02:44 12. Introspection 04:26 13. You Are Not You 03:14

Windmills

By Monika Ryan

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2017
Track listing: The Windmills of Your Mind; Cinnamon and Clove; The Summer Knows; I Have the Feeling I've Been Here Before; Moonlight; What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?; So Many Stars; Where Do You Start?; His Eyes, Her Eyes; Love Like Ours.

Monika Ryan: Windmills

by Edward Blanco
March 24, 2017

Jazz vocalist Monika Ryan has recorded a series of albums as leader since 2000 with the sensuous and audacious Windmills, a tribute to the lyrics of composers Alan and Marilyn Bergman, one of her latest projects. Voicing a repertoire of beautiful love songs and ballads, Ryan caresses the lyrics of each song with a measure of ...

Involution

By Monika Ryan

Label: Resensitize Records
Released: 2014
Track listing: 1 River Of Music (Prelude) 3:44 2 Storm 4:10 3 Deconstruction Site 4:13 4 Setting My Sails 1:44 5 Life Of Simplicity 4:31 6 Monastery In My Mind 4:28 7 Vulnerable 4:10 8 We're All Made Of Love (Part 1) 3:38 9 We're All Made Of Love (Part 2) 3:11 10 Creative Process 3:07 11 Waiting For Spring To Come 2:25 12 Hello Springtime 5:15 13 Moderation 3:32 14 Peace And Remembrance 4:39 15 Life Is 5:49 16 River Of Music (Reprise) 4:59