Ryan McGillicuddy

Ryan McGillicuddy is an Associate Professor of Music at Morehead State University’s School of Music & Theatre, specializing in Double Bass. He teaches Jazz and Commercial Music, Jazz Ensemble, and Private Applied Education, and has been actively involved in fostering connections between students, faculty, and the community.

• Education
  • Master of Music (MM), University of North Texas
  • Bachelor of Music (BM), University of North Texas

Ryan’s research and professional work focus on jazz performance, improvisation, and contemporary commercial music. He has performed with renowned artists such as Wynton Marsalis and Peter Erskine, and has over 100 recording credits spanning television, movies, and live performances.

He founded the Los Angeles Jazz Collective, a composer/performer organization dedicated to promoting improvised music through education and collaboration. Ryan released his debut album as a leader, Boots and Boots, in 2015, featuring original compositions with Peter Erskine and Vardan Ovsepian.