Ryan L

Oakland's own rising drummer/composer Ryan continues his life fascination with music that's led him to study with Scott Amendola, Simon Lott & William Woodley. With his forward-thinking approach powering what may be an exciting new style of drumming, there's a bright future in store for Ryan as he continues to make his mark. Ryan has been playing drums since age 10. Ever since seeing the Rolling Stones in concert at the young age of 6, Ryan has felt the need to dance to the beat of a drum. The Rolling Stones (Charlie Watts) experience touched Ryan's soul and gave him the desire he needed to begin his life on drums. Ryan has recorded/played with Mike Sopko, Thomas Pridgen (The Mars Volta), Maggie Koerner, Michael James Booker, Sam Johnson Band, Scott Barkan, Delphi Freeman, Anna Borja, Joshua Smith (Birth) & many more. The new release “Just Like We Used To” with his band BroJazz will be available worldwide May 3rd 2016. BroJazz features Ryan on drums, Ben Wallace-Ailsworth on bass and world renowned saxophonist Joshua Smith (Birth). Oz Fritz describes BroJazz as “a shapeshifting experiment in postmodern jazz that can change course from a heavy, industrial, noisy, trance groove to soft, light, sweet, delicate, waterfall melodies in the blink of an eye; spin your sensibility 180 degrees then drop you off back home with lyrical tenderness and a wink and a smile.” Just recently his project BookerDuo finished a new self titled EP that was released on November 3rd, 2015 and is available on all major digital distribution sites. The EP features Grammy Award-Winning drummer Thomas Pridgen & Mike Sopko on guitar. Their self tilted EP marks the second release from the band. Together Booker andfuse original compositions and explorative improvisations that will keep listeners wanting more. Ryan is proficient in jazz, rock, funk, Latin, hip-hop, and many more styles. Ryan has toured all over the country.