About Nathan
Nathan Reising is a saxophonist, pianist, composer, and songwriter from Baltimore, MD. Since moving to New York City in 2018, he has been in demand as a side-person among his peers in the city’s vibrant jazz and improvised music scene. He is best known for his work with renowned composer and multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey as a member of the Tyshawn Sorey Sextet. The group’s debut album Unfiltered was released in March of 2020 on the heels of a weeklong sold-out residency at the Jazz Gallery in NYC.
Nathan is a member of the NYC-based collective Altus, which released its debut album Riot Cycle in July 2021. Riot Cycle is a series of collaborative compositions written and recorded entirely remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nathan received his Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from the New England Conservatory in 2018, where he was fortunate to study with musicians such as Jerry Bergonzi, Frank Carlberg, Jason Moran, Miguel Zenón, Dominique Eade, and Donny McCaslin. While attending NEC, he was featured in an article for Downbeat Magazine after winning their prestigious Jazz Soloist award.
In 2018 Nathan’s musicianship earned him a place at the highly selective Banff International Workshop for Jazz and Creative Music, where he was mentored by a host of musicians at the forefront of jazz and improvised music today. He is an alumnus of the 2016 Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead program, led by Jason Moran.
Refusing to be confined to any one genre, Nathan’s original work draws from a well of influences which include jazz, indie rock, folk, and classical music. His forthcoming EP The Hours spans multiple genres and explores themes of love, grief, and introspection through a collection of cathartic original songs. The EP is expected to be released in February 2022.
In addition to his work as a performer and composer, Nathan has taught saxophone and piano privately for nearly 10 years and is passionate about music education. His career highlights include one year on the faculty at the New England Conservatory in the Preparatory and Continuing Education department, where he taught saxophone, piano, and ensemble classes to high school students.