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Ryan Kilgore ABOUT

YAN KILGORE, a native Andy Lau, Daniel Levi, and Alsou to name a of Atlanta, Georgia, has few. been fervently playing the impassioned sounds In 2015, Ryan established the Kilgore Music R of the saxophone since Foundation (KMF) whose mission is to age 10. A fourth-generation saxophonist, mentor, teach and inspire. The Kilgore Music Ryan's musical career has afforded him Foundation aspires to bring about awareness the opportunity to tour 6 continents and to the value of music and music literacy in perform in well over 100 of the most the lives of children. Honored with his work prestigious arenas around the world. within the community and his illustrious Transforming him into an international professional career, Ryan received the saxophonist and philanthropist, now proclamation of Ryan Kilgore Day in DeKalb celebrating 25 years in entertainment. County, Georgia on April 26th.

Ryan attended Clark Atlanta University in Ryan's musical inspirations encompass which he was the first freshman to influences from his musically inclined family, become drum major, as well as a proud marching band, church, mentors, coaches, member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and his decade tour-run with the legendary RyanFraternity of America, Inc. Stevie Wonder. Within his 25 years in entertainment, From his first debut album Conversations Ryan has played on soundtracks and with Love, Ryan shared his talks with God cameoed for movies by Paramount and his life's purpose through his music. Pictures, Walt Disney, 20th Century Fox, and Studios. Blessed and Ryan's new album will pay tribute to his life of honored to have shared the stage or music, curated with high energy, live recorded with many of the greatest instrumentation and the fun use of new superstars both nationally and music technology. internationally in jazz, R&B, rock, hip-hop, and comedy to include, but not limited to, Overall, Ryan is an exceptional musician Prince, Sting, Jeff Beck, John Legend, Ed who strives to instill the importance of Sheeran, Gladys Knight, The Jonas music's role in the enrichment of the human KiBrothers, 2Chainz, T.I., Davel Chappelle,gor spirit. Ryan

KilgoreCareer Highlights Alvin and The Chipmunks “Songs in the Key of Life” “Just Walk," second Established “The Ryan 4: The Road Chip World Tour (Stevie Wonder) studio album release Kilgore Music Foundation”

Dec. 2015 2014-present April 2015 Oct. 2014

Changing The Face of Saxophonist for the House Band for the ELCA Youth Ryan Kilgore Day in Jazz: The Sax Tape Soul Train Music Awards Gathering (New Orleans and Detroit) DeKalb County, Georgia

2013 2011-2013 2012 & 2015 April 26, 2016

Featured on Stevie Wonder's Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame “Conversation With Love,” "Live at Last" DVD Celebration Madison Square Garden first studio album release

2009 2009 2009 Career HighlightsContinued

OPENING PERFORMANCES Shared Stages Stevie Wonder - “Moroco Music Festival” 2009 Stevie Wonder - “Wonder Summer’s Nights” Stevie Wonder 2007-PResent Kirk Whalum 2007 2009 Mike Phillips 2007-PResent Joey Euge Groove 2007 Stevie Wonder - “Wonder Autumn’s Nights” 2009 Sommerville 2007 Heather Headley 2006 Stevie Wonder - “House Full of Toys” 2009 Vanessa Bell Armstrong 2007 Chris Eric Benet 2006 (Robin Thicke, The Jonas Brothers, Ledisi, Miskel 2007 Indie Arie) Kem 2006 Maurice Fitzgerald 2007 Stevie Wonder - Montreal International Jazz Alex Bugnon 2005 Brian Culbertson 2007 Festival 2009 David Sanborn 2003 Terry Cummings 2006 Stevie Wonder - “Wonder Summer’s Nights” 2008 Brian Clay 2003-2008 Stanley Clarke 2003 Stevie Wonder - “Wonder Winter’s Nights” Najee 2007 2008 *SOUNDTRACKS, DVDS AND CDS* Brick 2007 Stevie Wonder - “House Full of Toys” 2008 *Fighting Temptations w/Faith Evans 2004 Ellen Degeneres Show performing with Stevie *Tyler Perry’s “The Marriage Counselor” 2008 Wonder 2008 *Stevie Wonder “Live at Last” FEATURED PERFORMANCES 2009 Jonathan Ross Show, London, with Stevie Performed in every NBA Arena *T.I. Paper Trail “You Ain’t Missing Nothing Wonder 2008 Dreamland - BET 2008 Tyler Perry’s: *Hidden Beach’s Unwrapped Vol. 7 2010 “The Marriage Counselor” *2 Chainz mixtape 2015 Endorsements "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" *ABC's For Life, Song: Keep the Devil Off, BIG K.R.I.T.2017 "Daddy's Girls" Tours and Show Hollywood Winds Saxophone Jermaine Dupri/Grammy Awards Endorsement Thomas Dortch Birthday Brunch with 2010 Atlanta Falcons Home Games (Mike Phillips, Najee, Wayne Bruce, Marcus Ddario Woodwind Artist Johnson) AM Mouthpieces Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame on HBO 2009 Reunion Blues Gig Bags Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (B.B. King, Smokey Robinson,Ryan Sting, John Legend) Kil gore IN THE MEDIA Albums Ryan

Conversations With Love The Saxtape Vol.1 Just Walk

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“Ryan Kilgore” on YouTube “Stevie Wonder performs “Ebony Eyes” with “Ryan Kilgore at the Green Room (Terry J. Saxophonist Ryan Kilgore at House Full Of Vaughn) Toys Benefit” on YouTube Q&A

What or who inspires your music? How did you start playing with How is it working with Stevie Wonder? Ryan Stevie Wonder? I just play from a place that is buried in most It’s been one of the best things to have ever people because they resist getting lost in Jazz saxophonist Mike Phillips became my big happened to me. I’m a writer, and I couldn’t their artistry or creativity. I choose to get lost brother in the industry and was called to do six have written up a better version of this story. in my music and allow it to take me where shows in Japan with Stevie but wasn’t available To leave your job and a few months later be in inspiration meets sanctity. It’s a place where because he was currently on tour with Prince. Japan with the G.O.A.T. is one of the fondest you are led, and play like no one else is in He gave me the opportunity to fill in for him, moments in my memory chest. Kilgorethe room. and ten years later the rest is history.

How was your experience in being Tell us about your Foundation. What’s next in your career? apart of the movie Drumline? The Kilgore Music Foundation was started Well, I’m excited about what’s to come It was so amazing to have that moment in to pour back into the arts. The mission is because I’ve been blessed to see and my life. I was actually attending Clark Atlanta simply to mentor, teach and inspire, as well experience so much these past twenty-five University at the time, where I was a drum as to show that every person has a passion, years that I have opened myself up to some major, and to get the opportunity to play a every passion has a purpose, and every other business opportunities outside of just drum major in the film was surreal. purpose has a person. playing my instrument. I would have to say what I’m most excited about is my new enterprise: “The Kilgore Music Foundation.” “Being Able To Share His Gift All Over The World With Artists Like Stevie Wonder Is Only The Beginning!!!”

Ronnie Garrett, Music Director for , and CEO of The Bassmint, Film and Rehearsal Facility testimonials & EndorsementS

“He exhibits integrity, “ Not only is he extremely responsibility, and ambition. talented, but his He is highly creative, deeply professionalism surpasses so conscientious, professional, many others out there! May hardworking, and he is God continue to Bless and keep definitely a leader rather him. So proud to call him my than a follower.” colleague and my friend!”

Tia Jakes Wizard Jones RyanBusiness Manager Music Director, Soul Train Awards Kilgore aVaiLaBLe: • Performing Artist • Recording/Performing Arts • Recording Sessions Consultant • Master Clinician • Motivational Speaker

FEES: • Morning Events: Require a two (2) night hotel • May vary based upon venue, organization, length stay. (The day before and day of event) of commitment, etc. • Ground Transportation: Provided for each day • Deposits (half of the fee) are required 48 hours of the event and is required both to and from the in advance. This 50% is required to confirm a performance venue of unless otherwise stated. date(s). The balance is to be paid on the day of the Ground transportation is to be a professional event prior to performance/appearance. transportation company. NO PERSONAL VEHICLES or unprofessional drivers will be • For additional or extended appearances, please accepted. contact management and/or publicist prior to review needs or applicable resources. • Meals: Per diem is $50-$100 per day. International $100 minimum per day. TRAVEL: • In-town travel and expenses are additional costs TECHNICAL NEEDS: above performance fees and must be booked and • A sound check is required prior to performance. paid by the client. • Lighting and sound people (those who will be • Out-of-town travel and expenses are additional operating systems for performance) shall be costs above fees and must be booked and paid by available to do a minimum of (2) hour the client. If Ryan uses his own transportation to complete rehearsal. drive to the venue, the cost includes .50 per mile for travel. • A minimum of two (2) stagehands should be available upon production staff’s arrival to unload • Airfare: Two (2) round trip coach airfare from equipment and reload gear after the performance. Atlanta, GA, for Ryan and his assistant. For booking and more information, contact • Hotel Preference: Two (2) non-smoking rooms [email protected] Ryanwith king size beds for each night of the event. Kilgore com.KILGOREMUSICFOUNDATION.ORG

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