THE RYAN D. HOWARD TRIO
- Ryan D. Howard - Organ
- Dr. Brian Pardo -Guitar
- Kevin Scott - Drums
Ryan D. Howard
Ryan D. Howard is simply an awesome keyboardist, organist, pianist and vocalist. As a 7-year-old youth in Kansas City, Missouri, Ryan dove head-first into music at Meservey Elementary under the direction of Tony Fishback. He later attended the Middle School of the Arts, and progressed directly into the Paseo Academy of the Visual and Performing Arts High School under the direction of Clarence W. Smith. What more can you expect for an eager youth with a love for music?
After participating in many different jazz ensembles, combos, concert bands and pep bands from elementary to college, Ryan migrated to England with a determination to expand as far as his abilities would take him. On his return to the US, performed with great musicians such as Cameo, Phil Perry, and Jesse Powell to list a few. Later, he attended Penn Valley Community College obtaining an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts. He is currently a local/International musician, substitute teacher, and a licensed limousine chauffeur while living in Austin and Killeen, Texas.
Ryan's style is very distinct with a unique blend of Traditional Jazz, Blues, Rock, Country, R&B, Funk, Neo Soul, Soul, Smooth Jazz and Gospel. This combination lends itself very well to his keyboard style which adapts perfectly to classic artists from Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers to Earth Wind and Fire. He is an integral part of the Kansas City, Missouri and the Austin music scenes. Musically and visually with his energetic stage performances and authentic sound, Ryan is one of the best, if not the best pianist, organist, keyboardist and vocalist in the Midwest, and Central Texas.