Ryan Parker, jazz pianist & composer, Dover

Ryan Parker is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, and received his Master of Music in Jazz Studies from the New England Conservatory. He has studied and played with many distinguished musicians, including trumpeter Herb Pomeroy, Panamanian pianist Danilo Perez, and classical pianist John Sakata. Ryan's most recent recording is Deep Oceans on the K&R label.

Parker takes great pride in the fact that he himself produces, writes, arranges, records, plays, masters, and designs the cover for each of his recording projects. Parker currently teaches jazz piano and coaches chamber jazz ensembles at the University of Southern Maine. The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts Fellowship will assist him in achieving his goal of passing on the language and tradition of jazz to high school students across the state.

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Last updated: January 4, 2005