Ryan Choi (born December 2, 1984, in Honolulu, Hawai'i) is a composer and multi-instrumentalist.

Ryan Choi
Born (1984-12-02) December 2, 1984 (age 39)
Honolulu, Hawai'i, United States
GenresExperimental, Free improvisation, Avant garde, Contemporary classical
Occupation(s)Composer, musician, producer
Instrument(s)Ukulele, bass, percussion, piano, computer
Years active2010s–present
Websitewww.ryanckchoi.com

Biography

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Choi was classically trained on the double bass from an early age and took up the ukulele in high school.[1] Self-taught as a composer, he first came to international recognition for a series of releases for the baritone ukulele[2] that were among the first to showcase the instrument's avant-garde potential.[3][4][5] His debut album, Three Dancers, created after a years-long absence from music,[6] won the 2016 Independent Music Award for Best Instrumental EP [7] and featured the composer on prepared baritone ukulele, percussion and electronics. His work, favoring improvisation and experimentation, is often dense, intricate, and mathematically complex,[8] utilizing advanced harmony and drawing on a range of visual, literary, and musical sources.[9] He also makes extensive use of preparations and alternative tunings.[10][11] He has collaborated with Kommissar Hjuler and Mama Baer. He lives and works in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

Discography

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Solo

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  • "Three Dancers" (2016)
  • "Whenmill" (2016)

Collaborations

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Compilations

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References

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  1. ^ Fischer, Tobias. "Interview | Ryan Choi | Musical Literacy". 15 questions. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  2. ^ "Choi Whenmill". textura. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  3. ^ "The WholeNote". The WholeNote. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  4. ^ "Ready for Something New? Ryan Choi: Whenmill, Three Dancers – Jazz Weekly". Jazzweekly.com. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  5. ^ "Review: Ryan Choi – Whenmill – SLUG Magazine". slugmag.com. 16 August 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  6. ^ "Three Dancers and Whenmill Recordings by Ryan Choi - Ryan Choi - Music - Sensitive Skin Magazine". sensitiveskinmagazine.com. June 17, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  7. ^ "The 15th Independent Music Awards Winners". Independent Music Awards. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  8. ^ Reid, Graham (2016-04-25). "Ryan Choi Considered (2016): Ukulele for the 21st century". Elsewhere.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  9. ^ "Dance of Death |". Thesoundprojector.com. 2016-07-31. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  10. ^ Berger, John (2016-06-29). "Ryan Choi's latest EP delivers an innovative, intriguing sound | Honolulu Star-Advertiser". Staradvertiser.com. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  11. ^ "Ryan Choi's latest EP delivers an innovative, intriguing sound". staradvertiser.com. June 29, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2017.