Ryan and Jake bring their improvised sax/drum duo to the Jazz Gallery featuring the dancers Kat Abderholden and Elizabeth O’Keefe-Roskopf. They will be performing an opening set before Cody Steinmann performs with his Trio at 8:00. Cover $15 at the door. All ages welcome.

Saxophonist Ryan Meisel and Bassist David Dinauer ‘s jazzy take on Ryan Meisel original standards in a sax/bass format. At this posh cocktail lounge and Coffee Shop in Slinger WI.

Milwaukee saxophonist Ryan Meisel presents a night of original jazz featuring Minneapolis-based guitarist Toivo Hannigan and bassist Dan Carpel with Milwaukee’s Jake Polancich on drums. The quartet will perform music from Meisel’s latest vinyl recordings: "Spirit Dance," a tribute to 1960s John Coltrane, and "Jarred," inspired by 1970s Miles Davis.

Band Members:
Ryan Meisel - Saxophone
Dan Carpel - Bass
Jake Polancich - Drums
Toivo Hannigan - Guitar

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Ryan Meisel is a multi-instrumentalist, educator, and composer from Milwaukee, WI. He grew up outside of Milwaukee and honed his jazz skills under the tutelage of legendary bassist Richard Davis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and master jazz educators Ron Carter and Rodrigo Villanueva at Northern Illinois University. A postmodern jazzman whether he’s playing bari, tenor, alto, or soprano sax, Meisel can captivate an audience with his sweet sinuous tone then excite with his burly edginess. Performing with his classic sax/guitar/bass/drums quartet, Meisel’s fiery saxophone playing pushes his group’s improvisational limits. Meisel’s work pays tribute to the sounds of New Orleans traditional jazz, blues, swing, hard bop, and the avant-garde.

The Quartet will be playing their Holiday Jazz Show with new interpretations of holiday standards. This year their will be an added twist as it will be live recorded in the club by Buzz Kemper of Audio for the Arts. Come be a part of show!

Along side the Arrowhead High School Jazz Ensemble and 3 o’Clock Jazz, The Quartet will be playing their Holiday Jazz Show with new interpretations of holiday standards. The show is free and open to all ages. Cash or paypal donations will be accepted on behalf of the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative.

Kicking off the holidays with a show featuring traditional holiday tunes with jazzy interpretations. Featuring the vocals of Celia Meisel.

Join Ryan at the Mukwonago Public Library for an evening of traditional flute playing and story telling, celebrating National Native American Heritage Month. The event is at 6:30 and is free for all attendees. All ages welcome.

A new performance opportunity for my world sound explorations “Spiritual Currents.” This is a very cool new coffee shop in Slinger and the vibe will be awesome for some chill world flute music.

Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents: World Sound Explorations. Traditional Style Flute, Indigenous Instruments, New Age & World Music.

Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents: World Sound Explorations. Traditional Style Flute, Indigenous Instruments, New Age & World Music.

Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents: World Sound Explorations. Traditional Style Flute, Indigenous Instruments, New Age & World Music.

Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents: World Sound Explorations. Traditional Style Flute, Indigenous Instruments, New Age & World Music.

Bringing his Jazz Trio to the beer garden at Hoyt Park’s Landing will be jamming to some original and classic sounds of jazz.

The Quartet will be playing new music from their newest albums release ‘Jarred” and “Spirit Dance” while featuring the vocals of Susan Hofer and new interpretations of classic jazz standards.

Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents: World Sound Explorations. Traditional Style Flute, Indigenous Instruments, New Age & World Music.

Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).

Ryan Meisel continues his 2025 Wisconsin state park tour at Buckhorn State Park in Mauston WI. Ryan will perform music from his new recording Stone Songs, Wooden Voices & Water Dances, feature new instruments, and perform original music by world renown traditional flute artists. Upon completion of the performance Ryan will be leading a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.

Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents: World Sound Explorations. Traditional Style Flute, Indigenous Instruments, New Age & World Music.

Our first time ever performing at this traditional Hartland summer event. Playing classic Meisel originals and awesome original, Live Jazz!

6:30 PM

Yoga and Live Music w/Susie Melott & Ryan Meisel with Susie Melott

1 hour 30 minutes @ $21

Join Susie & Ryan for a night of live music and slow yoga. Susie will lead you through a very restorative practice while Ryan plays Native American flutes, saxophones, and Indigenous woodwinds, East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes. This will be a night to remember. Please dress comfortably and be prepared to rest deeply.

Our annual summer concert event at the NIxon Park Beer Garden in Hartland. Playing classic Meisel originals and awesome original, Live Jazz!

Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).

Ryan Meisel continues his 2025 Wisconsin state park tour at Potawatomi State Park in Door County. Ryan will perform music from his newest recording Stone Songs, Wooden Voices & Water Dances, feature new instruments, and perform original music by world renown traditional flute artists. Upon completion of the performance Ryan will be leading a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.

Saxophonist Ryan Meisel and Bassist David Dinauer ‘s jazzy take on Ryan Meisel original standards in a sax/bass format.

Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).

Ryan Meisel continues his 2025 Wisconsin state park tour at Kohler Andrae State Park near Sheboygan WI. Ryan will perform music from his newest recording Stone Songs, Wooden Voices & Water Dances, feature new instruments, and perform original music by world renown traditional flute artists. Upon completion of the performance Ryan will be leading a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.

Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).

Ryan Meisel continues his 2025 Wisconsin state park tour at Point Beach State Park near Two Rivers. Ryan will perform music from his newest recordings, feature new instruments, and perform original music by world renown traditional flute artists. Upon completion of the performance Ryan will lead a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.

Modern and original jazz steeped in the history of swing, bop, and avant-garde. Vocalist Susan Hofer offers up an instrumental vocal style, matching Meisel’s fiery saxophone.

Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).

Ryan Meisel continues his 2025 Wisconsin state park tour at Richard Bong State Recreational Area. Ryan will perform music from his newest recording Stone Songs, Wooden Voices & Water Dances, feature new instruments, and perform original music by world renown traditional flute artists. Upon completion of the performance Ryan will be leading a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.

6:30 PM

Yoga and Live Music w/Susie Melott & Ryan Meisel with Susie Melott

1 hour 30 minutes @ $36.00

Join Susie & Ryan for a night of live music and slow yoga. Susie will lead you through a very restorative practice while Ryan plays Native American flutes, saxophones, and Indigenous woodwinds, East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes. This will be a night to remember. Please dress comfortably and be prepared to rest deeply.

Join Ryan as he performs his Spiritual Currents World Sound Explorations in the beautiful setting of the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting creates an enjoyable experience for all. Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents blends Indigenous world music with his background in jazz. It honors his spiritual connection to nature and cultures from around the world. He performs Native American flutes, saxophones, and indigenous woodwinds (East Indian Bansuri, Lithuanian Skuduciai & Birbyne, Irish flutes & whistles, Slovakian Fujara, and Andean Pan Pipes).

Ryan Meisel continues his 2025 Wisconsin state park tour at Governor Dodge State Park just west of Madison. Ryan will perform music from his newest recording Stone Songs, Wooden Voices & Water Dances, feature new instruments, and perform original music by world renown traditional flute artists. Upon completion of the performance Ryan will be leading a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in.