Bob Ryder
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Oral History Information
Interview Date
Job Title
Former Co-Owner
Company Name
La Jolla Music
Bob Ryder grew up surrounded by music and began playing saxophone at an early age. When he and his wife, Janine, had the opportunity to purchase La Jolla Music in the 1990s, Bob was thrilled. The couple expanded the store’s product line while building new brands of products from overseas. The Ryder’s sold the store in the early 2000s, yet Bob continues to perform jazz in and around the La Jolla area.