Ryan Meagher
Sounds like “Marr”
Portland-based jazz guitarist, composer, and educator.
Jazz Journal called him, “the most interesting new guitarist on the scene since Pat Metheny.” JazzTimes remarked that his music was “startingly original stuff.” Downbeat Magazine noted that, “there’s a strong element of folksong in Meagher’s compositions, expressed by his singing melodies and commitment to the gravity and beauty of a balanced lyrical arc.”
He is the Jazz Director at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Washington. He also holds teaching appointments at the University of Portland, Mt. Hood Community College, Willamette University, as well as a private studio. Previous teaching appointments include San Diego State University, West Valley College, Portland Community College, and was the jazz director at Metropolitan Youth Symphony for six years.
Feature in October 2023 issue of Downbeat Magazine
Pre-order the new album, AftEarth, here on Bandcamp
At the 2024 Montavilla Jazz Festival
With Ralph Alessi, Peter Epstein, and Mark Ferber.
Ryan Meagher Quartet
Randy Porter (piano), Phil Baker (bass), and Alan Jones (drums).
A live set of swinging straight-ahead jazz at the 1905 in Portland, OR on January 20th, 2021.
“Meagher is an accomplished player-composer with an uncliched, freewheeling approach to his solos.” - Bill Milkowski of JazzTimes
Ryan’s Message to Students:
Shed
Get on the scene
Be Cool
Don’t say “no.”