Ep. 16: Live! What Is This Thing Called Love?

I'm so excited to introduce a new segment, "Ryan's Trumpet: Live!"
30 years ago (yes, 1993) I started trying to play jazz in rural southeast Idaho, with the encouraging support of my parents and band director, Mr. Dan North (go Bobcats!), alongside my brother (justinnielsenmusic.com) and a cast of unforgettable friends (with whom I still have the pleasure of hanging out from time to time).
Since then, I've dreamt of recording a solo album with musicians whose leadership in the jazz world inspires me. I feel so grateful to have collaborated with this dream-team of musicians on today's performance:
Bobby Broom, guitar. www.bobbybroom.com
Christian Dillingham, bass. www.christiandi...
Kobie Watkins, drums. www.allaboutja...
Since I first heard it, I loved Cole Porter's "What Is This Thing Called Love." Every time I'm at a jazz session, and someone asks me what I'd like to play, my mind blanks, and then I call this tune.
When I found out I would get to record with these musicians, I immersed myself in Bobby's music, and this arrangement surfaced.
This whole project started on a STRONG intuition to do something creative that really challenged me. It was darn-near-miraculous that it all worked out! I absolutely loved it, and hope that you do to :-)
Ryan
Videography: Ryan Bennett www.ryanbennet...
Audio Recording: Dennis Tousana, Soundmine Studios. www.soundmines...
Post Production: Jason Richmond. www.jasonrichmo...

[@CharlesWagner-v4k]

That's our man on the Silver Flare! Bravo on the swinging set Ryan.

[@brandoncummingsmusic]

Absolutely beautiful! Great groove and swing.

[@christianstrums]

I need more of this! Wonderful job!!

[@MindyT135]

❤❤❤ love this so much!!!! 🎉

[@logananderson9667]

Out of this world!

[@emanuelschulte1174]

Fantastic !! Bravo maestro ❤

[@Toreuse]

Great playing all around! Well done

[@revraybrown]

Thank you so much for such an outstanding recording! the video editing was great. Congratulations! Outstanding!

[@ryanstrumpet]

Thanks, Rev! I really appreciate you checking it out!

[@chelseyjoymusic]

Niceeeee