LIVE FROM TUCSON! Space Travelers Union with Summit Dub Squad @ BST

Ryan Wheless is a saxophonist and clarinetist who has been shaped by a world of influences, both within and beyond music. Originally from Seattle, the young kid moved to the Arizona desert, not far from the Grand Canyon, where he spent his formative years in the mountain town of Flagstaff. Amidst mountain hikes and wild camping, the seeds of his musical obsession began to take root.

Despite being too young to play at most venues, Wheless managed to sneak into gigs with jam bands and indie folk ensembles. His talent caught the eye of Berklee College of Music, where he was invited to further his studies in Boston. Often travelling to New York City during this time, the beating heart of the Jazz music's capital would take hold of his tastes and under the guidance of mentors Lauren Sevian and Harry Skoler, his obsession for jazz music and improvisation grew. However, drawn by the call of family, friends, and the expanse of the desert, Ryan found himself in Tucson, where his passion for jazz found a new home, fueled by a tonne of inspiration from the luminaries of the NYC jazz scene.

This led to the formation of space travelers union - a collective dedicated to pushing the boundaries of acoustic and electronic fusion with the members comprising all the best musicians that Ryan had met in his travels.

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