Enjoy this sampling of the many sides of trumpeter Ryan Nielsen.

“Catch This” and “Prayer for Peace” are from the debut album of the Kobie Watkins Grouptet, Movement, which was named one of the 10 Best Albums of 2018 by the Chicago Tribune, and was featured in Modern Drummer and Jazziz magazines.

"Bright Shiny Day" and "Lioness" are from Gift of Breath, a duo album with Ra Kalam Bob Moses that was named a 2017 Recommended New Release by the New York City Jazz Record.

"Vamps," and "Solar" are from the album Out of Nowhere, released on Jazz Hang Records in 2015.

Tracks from Sister and Brothers are Americana-inspired, and feature an all-family band of Nielsen and his siblings.

"Joy" is from a sacred work entitled Divine Colors, composed by Nielsen's brother, pianist Justin Nielsen.

The Telemann and Honegger are from the classical repertoire. Enjoy!