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Ali Ryerson, Joey Alexander, David Blake, Douye and more

by Benjamin Boddie
July 23, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Ali Ryerson, Joey Alexander, David Blake, Douye, La Lucha, Antonio Adolfo, Bill Connors, Bria Skonberg, Mike DiRubbo, Ralph Alessi, Paul Carlon, Rik Wright's Fundamental Forces, Charles Tolliver, Nicole Zuraitis, Lisa Rich, Steve Swallow, Bruce Williams, Sylvia Brooks, John Clayton, Will Lyle, Lakecia Benjamin, Emmet Cohen, Bobby Sanabria Big Band, Eliane Elias, Arturo Sandoval, Sergio Pereira, Steve Wilson, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Seamus Blake, Helen Sung Big Band, Brad Goode Quintet, Ardeshir, Chris Hazelton, Mark Winkler, ...

Album Review

Ali Ryerson: The Ali Ryerson Quartet

Read "The Ali Ryerson Quartet" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian

by Hrayr Attarian
June 1, 2026

Accomplished flutist Ali Ryerson is one of the most exciting proponents of the instrument in jazz. Over the course of a long career, both performing and teaching, she has honed a unique style. It is rooted in the Western classical tradition. Yet it has a boppish and soulful spontaneity. Her 17th release as a leader, simply titled The Ali Ryerson Quartet, showcases her masterful command of the instrument and signature sound. The energetic “Chuck's Tune" is a perfect ...

Album Review

Ali Ryerson Jazz Flute Big Band: Game Changer

Read "Game Changer" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi

by Angelo Leonardi
July 10, 2014

Non sarà tra quelli che segnano una tappa nella storia del jazz ma i pregi di questo disco sono molti e forse detiene un primato. È uno dei rari album, forse l'unico con un'organico così ampio, a presentare un'orchestra di soli flautisti, eccetto i tre componenti della sezione ritmica. Una decina d'anni fa Ali Ryerson ha costituito una master class alla Hidden Valley Music di Carmen Valley, California, iniziando a commissionare partiture orchestrali per un ensemble di soli ...

Album Review

Ali Ryerson Jazz Flute Big Band: Game Changer

Read "Game Changer" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
September 3, 2013

Yes, the idea seems rather implausible: a big band comprised of sixteen flutes and rhythm. Flutist Ali Ryerson is the catalyst and guiding hand behind the Jazz Flute Big Band (JFBB), which was formed in 2005 and has been performing at various events across the country ever since. Before dismissing it out of hand, give the JFBB's debut album, Game Changer, a listen; you may be in for a pleasant surprise. It's remarkable what well-written charts can do for an ...