I'll Close My Eyes - Ryan Kisor

[@TrumpetManinNC]

Funny story. Way back in 1990 I was visiting DC and a friend of mine living in the area took me to walk through the Smithsonian complex. About 10 minutes of walking later, I heard trumpet playing coming from a building -- and, as a trumpet player, I couldn't NOT walk in. It turns out the Louis Armstrong Jazz Trumpet Competition was taking place. There were only a few people in the audience -- and Clark Terry, Snooky Young, Nat Adderly and Red Rodney judging from the back. I thought I'd gone to heaven. I sat near them hoping some of their vibes would rub off through proximity -- but, alas, I don't think it worked. More to the point, on the stage was Greg Gilbert (who ultimately came in third), followed by a 17-year-old apparent hick from Iowa. Needless to say, Ryan the hick just blew everything and all people away -- and won the competition. About a year later, I was teaching in Florida -- and came across (the late) Willie Thomas playing with a band one smoky night in Orlando. He invited me over for a lesson -- and gave me not only 3 hours of his time and a beer, but a tape of him playing with a 16-year-old kid, Ryan, from Iowa the year before. What a stellar, inspirational time.

[@cmontagna2808]

❤

[@GeneTrujillo]

A worthy take on one of my favorite songs courtesy of Blue Mitchell.

[@basilhendricks788]

Great lead trumpeter and classy soloist

[@andypeacock3917]

Love his playing!

[@peterprotschka4034]

Kisor! One of the finest on the horn out there today.

[@blue47er]

That beautiful tone coupled with a marvellous articulation and superbly balanced logical lines makes for musicianship of an altogether higher standard. Fine accompaniment also. My thanks from the UK.

[@sotender48]

Wonderful musicians,taste,class,swing and excellent cymbals!Best regards from Italy,God bless you.

[@robertthomas7343]

That voice , hat , glasses , upturned bell , circle of fifths ! RIP

[@tomneedham1937]

Ryan - great stuff! Just my kinda jazz - straight ahead and no messing! I want more...

[@ルぺ-b9q]

TOM NEEDHAM は「まやみれ

[@MelG11X]

A marvelous take on this wonderful standard. Thank you for the upload.

[@exjazzbassbaz]

lovely player this boy.he has all you need and always keeps good company one of my fav trumpet players in the brownie mould. great stuff.many thanks.

[@exjazzbassbaz]

Ryan Kisor my pleasure keep carry on the good work your music is a joy to my ears.

[@comosun]

Such beautiful notes. Love his playing.

[@VinayGopan]

Ryan Kisor absolutely amazing. I'm using your solo as my auditon for next year in high school jazz. Did you do back accent tongues for all of the phrases?

[@rodricalvagna]

Yeah man, thats feeling !!!!

[@iamBrandontWoody]

I can hear blue!

[@2005rosebud]

great tone and feeling! Thanks for posting

[@jodibriggs748]

Ryan Kisor ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@trumpsahead]

Love this song. Great improv. Thanks.

[@岩佐浩章-o2q]

amazing !

[@raffiiaco2565]

sei veramente un grande

[@bernardmaloney5484]

It's right there.

[@MariettePetravandenBerg]

great rendition!!!

[@zitherbefree]

Wonderful, I like it ! Greetings from Vienna.

[@albertob.932]

Simply amazing

[@janetprink8819]

Very nice!!!!

[@jimenezjimenez346]

Wow! That sound

[@jiyujizai]

😮💚🌱🌻

[@cmontagna2808]

❤

[@modupimokoena8331]

Yah! That's how it's gotta be done. Yeah!

[@hennieansink8576]

genieten!

[@theHellzaPoppinjazz4u]

thanks for sharing Bright :D

[@ftwhite5902]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MariettePetravandenBerg]

thanx Ahmad!!!

[@pegrueneis]

perfect drums !

[@jodibriggs748]

Ooooohhhh my Ryan Kisor😘

[@jodibriggs748]

How rrrrrrrr u?

[@thetandyman884]

Bass quoting "There Will Never be Another You" at 5:35?

[@Chaiyoo0024]

Oh it's true! Fmaj7 Em7b5 A7b9 Dm7 Cm7 F7 almost same progression!!

[@CrackheadOwen]

god yes

[@tdeecy]

Oh yeah!

[@jiyujizai]

💚🌸🌱❤️😮

[@brettvalerybrett730]

#freemusic ✨

[@jiyujizai]

💙🌱🌼😯

[@wyndhleodumegwu253]

Nice "Organic Real Jazz" conversation, don't you agree? Eminently classy, academically orthodox and beautifully well-structured is the artistry of Ryan Kisor, the trumpet - not Ryan Kisor, the impersonating commentator; or, is he?

[@兼平幸政]

ah this world is not fun not gun not kind not lady not crazy not city visited moment

[@brunellarecchia4656]

[@mikekaupa9190]

what trumpet? What Mouthpiece? I want 'em will I sound like THAT?????

[@claudioquorato2508]

dédié à Claudine mon beau rêve français

[@paulbin]

A bit to demanding

[@williamscherrynocompany281]

Ryan is a great performer, but this is one tune that shouldn't be jazzed up.