Performing with his classic Quartet, (Sax/Guitar/Bass/Drums) Ryan’s brand of fiery saxophone playing pushes his group’s improvisational limits.  Ryan’s depth of work pays tribute to the authentic sounds of New Orleans Traditional Jazz, Blues, Swing, Hard-Bop, Avant-Garde and Fusion.  Included on this concert will be extra horn players and arrangements from Meisel collection of original work. in the style of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Eric Dolphy and Charles Mingus.

Ryan is a musician, educator, and composer.  Ryan grew up outside of Milwaukee and honed his jazz skills under the tutelage of legendary bassist Richard Davis at the UW Madison and master jazz educators Ron Carter and Rodrigo Villanueva at Northern Illinois University. Ryan has frequented the many jam sessions in Chicago, Madison and Milwaukee and currently imparts that knowledge to his students as a teacher in the public schools. He strives to share music that is original, unifying among musicians, and uplifting for audiences. 

Lineup:

Ryan Meisel: Saxophones, Compositions

Pawan Benjamin: Saxophones

Nate Weiss: Trumpet

Susan Hofer: Vocals

Celia Meisel: Vocals & Saxophone

Doug Brown: Guitar

David Dinauer: Bass

Jake Polancich: Drums