Jazz Flute Clinic with Ali Ryerson

FEATURING

Ali Ryerson, flute

With a career spanning over five decades, jazz flutist Ali Ryerson consistently ranks among the top flutists in the prestigious Downbeat Jazz Poll. She has released over two dozen albums on major labels, including Concord Records, Capri Records, and Red Baron (for legendary jazz producer, Bob Thiele). Ryerson has worked with jazz greats such as Red Rodney, Hubert Laws, Roy Haynes, Joe Beck, Kenny Barron, Frank Wess, Stephane Grappelli, a guest appearance with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and classical artists Julius Baker and, while principal flutist with the Monterey Bay Symphony, with Luciano Pavarotti. She has served as Jazz Chair and Low Flutes Chair for the National Flute Association, was the founder of the NFA Jazz Flute Big Band and NFA Program Chair for the 2023 National Flute convention. As an educator, Ryerson published her widely acclaimed book, ‘Jazz Flute Practice Method’, conducts master classes worldwide, and teaches an online series for Lessonface. As a composer, Ryerson has received numerous commissions. Her flute works, ranging from solo to large flute ensemble, are published by Presser, Edition Kossack and ACR Music. Ms. Ryerson is a Gemeinhardt Artist with an autograph series of flutes. www.aliryerson.com

UNC Flute Studio, taught by Dr. Laura Stevens

PROGRAM

TBA

PARKING

Please plan to arrive early as parking on campus can be tricky. Learn more about parking and directions to UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus.