R(A)H

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For booking, contact: anselmiryan@gmail.com

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R(A)H Quintet is co-led by Ryan Anselmi and Andrew Hadro. This working band is available as a quintet, quartet, trio, or duo. Soulful and energetic, the group honors the tradition while pushing it forward. A well-seasoned, road-tested band that brings a full night of music to clubs, listening rooms, and non-traditional spaces alike. A collective of sound scientists blending deep improvisation and a wide-ranging love of music genres.

Members

  • Ryan Anselmi – tenor saxophone
  • Andrew Hadro – baritone saxophone
  • David Caldwell-Mason – piano
  • Andy McKee – bass (special guest)
  • Dr. Darrell Smith – drums

Andy McKee is a two-time Grammy nominee (Mingus Big Band) who has played with Philly Joe Jones, Chet Baker, Elvin Jones and others.

Watch R(A)H in action:

R(A)H Quintet Live at The Gin Mill (2025)
R(A)H Quintet ft David Caldwell-Mason live at Silvana
R(A)H Quintet + Friends live at Silvana, Harlem NY
R(A)H Quintet + Friends live at Silvana, Harlem NY (rhythm section)
R(A)H Quartet – “Old Gospel” (Ornette Coleman)
R(A)H Quartet recording “You Can Never Hold Back Spring” by Tom Waits
The Andy McKee Quintet – “Inner Circle” (feat. Ryan Anselmi)

R(A)H Quintet

Ryan Anselmi and baritone saxophonist Andrew Hadro performing with the R(A)H Quintet at Pete's Candy Store, NYC
Ryan Anselmi and Andrew Hadro live at Pete’s Candy Store

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Saxophonist Ryan Anselmi performing live on stage at Pete's Candy Store, NYC
Ryan Anselmi live at Pete’s Candy Store

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Close-up of saxophonist Ryan Anselmi performing live on tenor saxophone at Pete's Candy Store, NYC
Ryan Anselmi tenor sax live at Pete’s Candy Store

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Saxophonist Ryan Anselmi performing live on stage with his band at Pete's Candy Store, NYC
Ryan Anselmi live on stage at Pete’s Candy Store

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Saxophonist Ryan Anselmi performing live at a New York jazz venue
Ryan Anselmi performing live, NYC jazz

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