Matthew Haines
- Matthew is who my 2nd CD "New Horizons" is dedicated to.
This website contains information on him and his extraordinary
life. His father
Sean Haines has published an
amazing book about Matt that is available through
Dorrance Publishing
and other retail outlets like
Amazon.com. There
is also an audio version of that book which is currently
available through Matthew's website. Just contact
Sean for
information.
Inside the Big Band Drum Chart by Steve Fidyk
- This link takes you to Google Books, where you can buy Steve
Fidyk's book. Steve played drums on my CD's "New Horizons" and
"People and Places" and his book digs deeply into big band
drumming method and approaches, including analysis and
play-along recordings of 6 charts from my CD's.
Sea Breeze Jazz - Vista-Night Life
Records - My record label (great CDs in their
catalog)
Walrus Music - My publisher. If you want
great, meaty charts, look here (and search under Ryan Haines)
Otter Distributors - Otter is the primary
distributor for Sea Breeze and Walrus. Buy my charts and CD's
here!!
TeddBaker.com - Tenor sax dude Tedd Baker played some
great stuff on "New Horizons" and "People and Places". Check out
his site. He's got a solo recording out. It's called "Mugshots".
Online Trombone Journal - Great site for
bone players. Submit articles and news items
International Trombone Association -
Great organization, great publication and the ITA Convention in
May is the perfect place to overdose on the trombone
The Trombonist
Online
(The British Trombone Society) - Nice trombone site from
"across the pond"