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David Ryshpan

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About Me


“…young and talented and full of ideas.” Irwin Block, The Gazette
David Ryshpan is a Canadian pianist, composer and arranger. Beginning his studies in Toronto at the age of 6, his development led him to Montreal where he graduated from the McGill Jazz Performance program. He excelled in his studies and was able to learn first hand from eminent jazz musicians in several cities. He has participated in notable workshops including the 2005 Banff Centre Workshop for Jazz and Creative Music, led by Dave Douglas, the 2006-07 BMI Jazz Composer's Workshop in New York, directed by Jim McNeely and Michael Abene, and the 2007 Red Bull Music Academy in Toronto. These workshops reflect David's diverse accomplishments, from small group improvisation to large ensemble arrangements and compositions to electronic music production. David is also a contributor to CKUT 90.3 FM .
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/28/2005
Band Website: settledinshipping.blogspot.com
Band Members: David Ryshpan - piano, keyboards, melodica
INDIGONE TRIO: Alex Mallett - bass; Philippe Melanson - drums, percussion (Liam O'Neill on the tracks)
with Strings: Jeff Dyrda, Neda Yamach, Sean-David Cunningham, Steph Park - violins; Valentina Shohdy - viola; Natasha White, Marianne Croft - cello
Influences: In alphabetical order: Béla Bartók, Romare Bearden, Ludwig von Beethoven, Björk, Bob Brookmeyer, Don Byron, Ornette Coleman, Chick Corea, Miles Davis, Djavan, Dave Douglas, Nick Drake, Duke Ellington, Gil Evans, Bill Frisell, Herbie Hancock, Fred Hersch, John Hollenbeck, Bruce Hornsby, Keith Jarrett, Billy Joel, Jack Kerouac, Jim McNeely, Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Milton Nascimento, Pablo Neruda, Radiohead, Kurt Rosenwinkel, The Roots, Maria Schneider, Wayne Shorter, Dmitri Shostakovich, Paul Simon, Sting, Stevie Wonder.
Record Label: Ropeadope Digital
Type of Label: None

My Blog

ANDREW D’ANGELO BENEFIT THIS SATURDAY!!!

Further to Bernard Perusse's story in today's Montreal Gazette, here's all the information you need on Saturday's benefit for saxophonist Andrew D'Angelo: SATURDAY APRIL 26 at LA BRIQUE (6545 avenue D...
Posted by David Ryshpan on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:26:00 PST

Ryshpan Report November 07: KEC launch/CKUT anniversary!

The brainchild of drummer/composer Dennis William Lee, Kids Eat Crayons, launches our debut CD, Kids Eat Crayons is for Lovers, at Divan Orange (4234 St. Laurent, just north of Rachel) on Wednesday, ...
Posted by David Ryshpan on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:42:00 PST

Workshops, workshops, workshops galore!

Many of you know that I've been commuting between Montreal and NYC over the past year for the BMI Jazz Composer's Workshop, led by Jim McNeely, Michael Abene & Mike Holober. It's been an incredibl...
Posted by David Ryshpan on Sun, 08 Jul 2007 01:21:00 PST

Ryshpan News April '07 - Groove Nights continue!

In March, Bar L'Oblique inaugurated Saturday Groove Nights, with a rotating cast of Montreal musicians indulging in electro-funk-jazz jams. The personnel has included:Ben Henriques, Spencer Day - saxo...
Posted by David Ryshpan on Tue, 03 Apr 2007 06:14:00 PST

Ryshpan News March '07 - Jazzy grooves and groovy jazz

A reminder that Indigone Trio is at Le Parc des Princes every Thursday in March. That's 5293 ave du Parc, between Fairmount & St-Viateur. Bagel country, people! And please be aware of the shiftin...
Posted by David Ryshpan on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 07:55:00 PST

Indigone Trio on Friday 02/23/2007

On Friday, Indigone Trio will relaunch for 2007. We're bidding adieu to drummer Liam O'Neill, as he pursues other fantastic projects. On the drum throne will sit Phil Melanson, originally from New Bru...
Posted by David Ryshpan on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:29:00 PST

Ryshpan News February '07 part deux - Groove Night/Indigone Trio

February's turning out to be a busy month. Off the heels of recording sessions and gigs with Kids Eat Crayons, two gigs in Montreal are coming up, in the midst of BMI Workshop classes and Master's aud...
Posted by David Ryshpan on Mon, 05 Feb 2007 08:54:00 PST

Ryshpan News December '06

Wrapping up yet another year, holidays around the corner. Time for reflection and, more importantly, celebration. Here's what's on tap for the final days of 2006:For the month of November, I've had th...
Posted by David Ryshpan on Tue, 28 Nov 2006 02:55:00 PST

Ryshpan News November '06

Hello everyone,Thanks to everyone who made the Indigone Trio gig at Upstairs a smashing success! We played to an enthusiastic, sell-out crowd, and premiered a bunch of new music. Liam, Alex and I real...
Posted by David Ryshpan on Mon, 23 Oct 2006 03:15:00 PST

Setlist, October 8, 2006 - Upstairs

Set I:Settled In Shipping (David Ryshpan)'Round and Round (Alex Mallett)Bella (David Ryshpan) [premiere - this piece is a setting of a Pablo Neruda poem from The Captain's Verses]Love Is the Reason (A...
Posted by David Ryshpan on Mon, 23 Oct 2006 03:13:00 PST