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Ranzel Merritt is a high energy, manner able young man, great communication skills, hands on guy with the community. With a successful record of accomplishments in music and throughout the community. Ranzel has helped and played at convalescence homes throughout his middle and high school years. And has also volunteered and cleaned at several church’s throughout his community including working with the San Francisco Bay View Rotary Club. Mr.Merritt has also received a certificate of Completion at Berklee College of Music Summer Performance Program in Boston, Massachusetts. And graduated from Oakland School for the Arts in Oakland, CA. Ranzel Merritt then attended San Francisco State University on a full ride for only a semester. Ranzel felt like the school wasn't challenging him musically so he transferred to The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in Manhattan,NY. Ranzel is currently attending this school and now producing for an artist in the Clive Davis Program at NYU and various artist around New York and California.Ranzel Merritt's goal in life is to become a famous musician and producer all around the world.Ranzel also likes fashion and wouldn't mind modeling also. Ranzel has worked with and learned from programs/artist such as the Young Musician's Program, SF Jazz High School All Stars and attended the Terri Lyne Carrington Jazz Workshop at Berklee College of Music, saxophonist Ranzel Merritt has gained attention for his rich tone and improvisational prowess. He has performed and studied with artist such as Kenny Garrett, Roy Hargrove, Bennie Maupin, Frank Foster, Ndugu Chancler, Stevie Wonder, Jamie Foxx, D'Wayne Wiggins,Raphael Saadiq,and many more.He was also an original member of the group Poplyfe that was on America's got talent in 2011. Ranzel recently just got of a small tour with Macy Gray and David Murray big band last month. The tour went to Washington D.C and played at the Howard Theater and did three nights at the Iridium in times square NY. Ranzel Merritt is just trying to pursue his dreams and do the best he can in life!

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