Ali Is Back
Ali Ryerson….Flute Master….Jazz Pioneer

It has long been known that women have held a high place in vocal jazz, but throughout more than a century of developing Americas original art form, there have been very few women instrumentalists. For the small group that exited, Ali Ryerson has been at the top of the list of women to forge a career in jazz, thus paving the way for the young group of amazing female instrumentalist who are currently marking a huge presence in jazz today. Long before others chose to follow in her path, Ali emerged as one of the most exciting and versatile flutists on the scene, having paid her dues alongside so many of the greats……Billy Taylor, Kenny Barron, Stephane Grappelli, Frank Wes and many more. Equally versed in Classical and Jazz, Ali spent several years performing in a duo setting with the great guitarist Joe Beck. With over two dozen albums as a leader to her credit, Ali continues to perform all over the world at major jazz festivals while consistently ranking among the top flutists in the Downbeat Jazz Poll for well over a decade. 

More than twenty years ago Ali began making Santa Fe her desired place of respite among the rigors of the road. Since that time we began a musical collaboration that has culminated into an annual concert, the result of which has become sold out performances year after year. This concert will feature Ali with her long time preferred pianist Bert Dalton, the young bassist, Cyrus Campbell, and John Trentacosta on drums, performing a musical menu of some Brazilian music and straight down the middle jazz. 

This concert will be presented at the all new and beautiful performance space, Unit B by Chocolate Maven. The evening will be a night to remember with food and drink abound, and Swingin’ Jazz.  So come early and experience the culinary gift that has long stood by the Chocolate Maven name and the creative new cocktail menu soon to be unveiled. 

• Ali Ryerson will also be performing with her quartet @ Daleee at KTAOS Solar Center on Sunday October 6th, @1:00 pm. Info: www.taosjazz.org.