Wendy
Ryan’s musical
career thus far has
displayed
the same tenacity and focus that has made
her an outstanding teacher and communicator.
As
a pianist, arranger, composer, and vocalist, Wendy has performed
extensively in New York, Los Angeles, Europe, and the Caribbean, at
such venues as the Waldorf Astoria, Lincoln Center, and for Royal
Caribbean Cruise Lines.
She
has performed with the
late Tito Puente and Celia Cruz, and has opened for such jazz greats as
James Moody and Jon Faddis.
In
April 2006, she performed
at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival.
As
a composer, Wendy has had original music commissioned, performed,and
recorded by various string quartets, woodwind quartets, and
major
Latin jazz groups ,
such as Seis del Solar (Ruben Blades band).
She
has also worked with
Yamaha Corp. of America, piano division.
Teaching
•
New
School, Manhattan – voice teacher
•
Arai
School of Music, Los Angeles – voice ,
piano , and ensemble teacher
• LA Music Academy – voice, piano, ensemble, music
theory
• Various
schools and colleges as member of the Jazz Festival ll
Stars and Latin
Festival All Stars leading enrichment programs for students and teachers