Ryan Meisel

Ryan Meisel is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin saxophonist and composer who brings a modern voice to jazz while honoring swing, bebop, hard bop, and the avant-garde. His fiery saxophone playing and inventive compositions draw on swing, hard bop, and contemporary jazz. He leads the Ryan Meisel Quartet through dynamic arrangements that push improvisation. Live sets are thought-provoking and spirited, blending tradition with contemporary expression.