Ali Ryerson, one of the most exciting and versatile flutists on the scene today, will perform at the Mattatuck Museum’s First Thursday on December 1, 2011 from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Ms. Ryerson performs with an amazing depth and fullness of sound.
Ali Ryerson has toured the USA, Canada, Europe, Japan and Africa, and has performed in many major jazz festivals, including the famed Monterey Jazz Festival, the JVC in New York, Guinness Festival in Scotland, and Carnegie Hall. She has performed with such diverse talents as Dr. Billy Taylor, Kenny Barron, Stephane Grappelli and Frank Wess.
Ms. Ryerson has released over a dozen jazz albums which include two recordings, in duo, with guitarist Joe Beck. The most recent recordings are with Flutology, 'First Date' featuring the Frank Wess and Holly Hofmann, and Ryerson & Rudoph's 'Soul Quest', featuring Steve Rudolph on piano and Steve Varner on bass.
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First Thursday, a fun after hours event, is a great way to meet up with friends, network with business associates and enjoy live music. To purchase tickets in advance call Cathy Filippone at (203) 753-0381 ext 10. Or go to the website at www.MattatuckMuseum.org for more information and to register online. Admission is $7 for museum members and $15 for non-members. Join the museum or renew your membership on First Thursday and get in free!
