Musician/Composer/Event Organizer

Fall's artistic vision is to create work that speaks from their own experiences as a trans person, as a person healing from their own traumas, and through their interpersonal relationships, to create a listening experience where the audience can feel less alone, seen, and in community with others. Through vulnerability through creative and improvised music, Fall aims to create a unique musical experience every time they play, to explore new avenues in music and to reflect the improvisatory nature of living on Earth. Fall's music connects to their breath, heartbeat, and nature, making every spontaneous composition a living body of sound. Fall's work is a direct call to dismantle systems of oppression and exploitation, and provides a lens through which we can see a vision of a society where we all are truly valued and taken care of.

Fall Raye (they/them) is a trans/non-binary saxophonist, improviser, and composer living in Boston MA. Their work in music is inspired by the trans experience in the US, interpersonal relationships, and opposing oppressive global systems. Fall grew up in Las Vegas, NV, and began studying music at 12 years old, playing woodwinds, piano, and drums. They began playing professionally in the area at 16, eventually leaving to study at the Eastman School of Music from (phone number hidden)9, transferred to Berklee College of Music, graduating in 2023. “Fall,” their self-titled debut album, was released in January of 2024. They organized a tour of the east coast to coincide with the release, where they played in Washington DC, Philadelphia, Rochester, and Boston. As a side person, they have appeared on multiple other albums, including Naomi Nakanishi's' ‘Hear Me Speak ', Raul Molina's 'Matria,' and Evan Palmer’s ‘Point of Opposition.’ Fall has had the mentorship of many incredible musicians, including Terri Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Godwin Louis, Tony Malaby, Leo Genovese, Francisco Mela, Walter Smith III, and Miguel Zenon. Fall has also performed concerts with Miguel Zenon and Elena Pinderhuges, as well as spent a month in Canale Monterano, Italy, performing concerts with the Sounds of Freedom music residency.