Larry Ham/Ali Ryerson Quartet: Jazz Ensemble in New York

About Larry Ham/Ali Ryerson Quartet

The Larry Ham/Ali Ryerson Quartet brings pianist Larry Ham together with flutist Ali Ryerson for performances at Smalls Jazz Club in New York City. Ryerson’s background includes classical training alongside a long jazz career, with touring and recording work that ranges from Billy Taylor and Kenny Barron to Stéphane Grappelli and Luciano Pavarotti, and a steady presence in music education. Ham anchors the group with a working-band sensibility, shaping the set’s pacing and harmonic direction. The quartet’s playing favors line, balance, and clarity over spectacle.