ABOUT

Bringing an explosive energy as a triple threat musician and Artist to the Contemporary Jazz Genre, New Zealand born & bread Guitarist, Saxophonist and Bassist Ryan La Valette officially unleashed his multitude of melodic and soul-grooving talents to radio in 2022.

 

Testament to his transcendent array of talents and emotionally impactful songwriting skills, this artist has already collaborated with three of the genre’s top Billboard #1 keyboardists/producers – labelmate Nicholas Cole and two time Grammy nominees Greg Manning and Chris “Big Dog” Davis.

 

Due to his lifelong passion for the music and style of George Benson – whose classic tune “This Masquerade” he first heard around age five when his mother played it in the house – La Valette considers himself primarily a guitar player, but is also well versed as a Saxophonist and Piccolo Bassist.

 

Up until the present, La Valette has continued to score consecutive Billboard #1s off of his debut record, "New Beginnings" and officially became the only artist in the Genres 40+ year history to achieve four #1s on a first record, a monumental achievement from an artist so young. His skills as a writer, producer and mixing engineer are unparalleled and it became very apparent on this project.

 

Ryan first cut his teeth in the touring world with Australian Pop sensation, Stan Walker. He did a one and a half month national New Zealand tour with the artist as his Sax player in the bands horn section, as well as featuring as a Guitar soloist where Stan would bring him out centre stage to wow the crowds with an electrifying solo.   

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In addition to the names previously mentioned, La Valette has collaborated with prominent figures in the Smooth Jazz genre, both on stage and in the studio, including Dave Koz, Najee, Lin Rountree and Cindy Bradley. His work also extends to rising star Lemek, for whom La Valette wrote and produced his second Billboard #1 single, which held the top spot for an impressive five consecutive weeks.

 

Since making his label debut in 2022, La Valette has achieved an impressive 14 US Billboard #1s as an artist, producer, and featured artist in just four years. A remarkable accomplishment that highlights his rapid rise and growing influence in the music industry at such an early stage of his career.​

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In mid-2024, La Valette relocated to the United States to further his musical career and expand his international presence. During his time there, he established valuable industry connections that opened the door to new opportunities in the United Kingdom, where he is now based full-time.