Tim Ries
Saxophone, Improvisation, Composition, Ensembles
email | website: www.timries.com
A significant presence on the NY and international music scene, Tim Ries has worked with a who’s who of jazz, classical and pop icons, including The Rolling Stones, Maynard Ferguson, Stevie Wonder, Rod Stewart, Paul Simon, Phil Woods, Joe Henderson, Tom Harrell, Al Foster, Michael Brecker, Dave Liebman, Maria Schneider and the Prism Saxophone Quartet.
Tim’s critically acclaimed release ‘The Rolling Stones Project’ features a host of guest performers, including: Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, Norah Jones, Sheryl Crow, Bill Frisell, John Scofield, Brian Blade, John Patitucci, Larry Goldings and Bill Charlap.
His newest recording presents a collection of Ries originals featuring Jack DeJohnette, Bill Frisell, Larry Goldings and others.
Tim Ries brings to U of T a wealth of world-class experience, cutting-edge ability and a musical personality that knows no boundaries. The student body and the faculty are equally excited to work with him. Tim will teach classes, coach ensembles and work with private students.
“Ries is a lithe improviser with a warm, penetrating sound and a strong compositional voice.”
San Francisco Weekly
“Among jazz musicians, Ries is a singular talent, a player’s player.”
New York Times
“Tim is one of my favorite saxophone players.”
Michael Brecker
“In Tim’s playing there is the strong passion and searching quality which must be present in spontaneous jazz.”
Dave Liebman
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