Donald Ryan: Rhythms & Rhymes at Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame

Biographical material from various sources refers to Tulsa's Donald Ryan as “the master of diverse styles” and “a musical kaleidoscope, sparkling at everything he plays.” Anyone who's seen and heard a Ryan solo piano performance knows the truth in both of those statements.

Of course, someone – and there aren't many – who can play that many different kinds of music has to know a lot of songs. And Donald Ryan does. “I've been asked, `How many tunes do you know?'” he says. “And, wow, I'd have to say it's certainly in the hundreds, maybe the thousands, because I've been playing piano for so long.” ...

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Biographical material from various sources refers to Tulsa's Donald Ryan as “the master of diverse styles” and “a musical kaleidoscope, sparkling at everything he plays.” Anyone who's seen and heard a Ryan solo piano performance knows the truth in both of those statements.

Of course, someone – and there aren't many – who can play that many different kinds of music has to know a lot of songs. And Donald Ryan does. “I've been asked, `How many tunes do you know?'” he says. “And, wow, I'd have to say it's certainly in the hundreds, maybe the thousands, because I've been playing piano for so long.”

To enjoy the jazz, call (918) 928-JAZZ or visit www.JazzHallTickets.com. Members and Seniors enjoy discounted ticket prices at $10.00 each. General Admission tickets are only $15.00, or $20.00 for Reserved Table Seating. High school and middle school students admitted for only $5.00.

The event is a part of the Jazz Hall’s 2015 Autumn Concert Series.

The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural and educational organization, with a mission to inspire creativity and improve the quality of life for all Oklahomans through the preservation, education, and performance of jazz, our uniquely American art form.

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