West Coast Get Down Jazz Trombonist & Kendrick Lamar Collaborator Ryan Porter Dead at 46

Michael Saponara· May 22, 2026 · 9:13 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 38 views

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Ryan Porter, a renowned jazz trombonist and member of the West Coast Get Down collective, has died at the age of 46. He suffered life-altering injuries from a severe car accident on April 28, and despite receiving medical care, his condition worsened until his passing on May 16. Porter's contributions to the jazz scene and collaborations with artists like Kendrick Lamar have left a lasting impact on music.

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▪Ryan Porter was a prominent jazz trombonist known for his work with the West Coast Get Down collective.
▪He was involved in a severe car accident on April 28 that led to life-altering injuries and ultimately his death on May 16.
▪Porter contributed to Kendrick Lamar's acclaimed album 'To Pimp a Butterfly' and released four solo albums during his career.

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Ryan Porter performs with Kamasi Washington onstage during day 3 of the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Weekend 2 at the Empire Polo Club on April 24, 2016 in Indio, California. Mike Windle/Getty Images for Coachella Trending on Billboard if ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { pmcCnx.cmd.push(function() { pmcCnx({ settings: { plugins: { pmcAtlasMG: { iabPlcmt: 2, } } }, playerId: '4057afa6-846b-4276-bc63-a9cf3a8aa1ed', playlistId: 'b7dab6e5-7a62-4df1-b1f4-3cfa99eea709', }).render("connatix_contextual_player_div"); }); } else { // This should only be get called when page cache is not cleared and it's event time. window.pmc.harmony?.switchToHarmonyPlayer(); } Renowned jazz trombonist and West Coast Get Down crewmember Ryan Porter has passed away at 46.

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