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Ryan Huston

Born: September 23, 2002

Ryan Huston is a senior at Montclair State University’s John J. Cali School of Music, studying jazz saxophone under the mentorship of Mike Lee. His playing is deeply influenced by jazz luminaries such as Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson, and Sonny Stitt. Primarily a tenor saxophonist, Ryan also plays soprano and alto saxophones, as well as guitar, flute, and clarinet.

Ryan has performed with the Montclair State University Jazz Ensemble, including a notable appearance at the Montclair Jazz Festival in September 2024. He also contributed to the worldwide “Song of Hope” project during the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing his versatility and commitment to collaborative musical endeavors.

Introducing Pianist Karen Xie

by Sanford Josephson
December 7, 2024

While attending City University of New York's Hunter College as a music major, Karen Xie stumbled upon one of the jazz studies program's big-band concerts. “There were four other people in the audience and 20 people on stage," she recalled. Xie, who is classically trained, felt the band's performance was “really cool. I thought that was ...