August 19, 2022
Elyse Louise is an international saxophonist with over a decade of professional experience, mentored by the late, great Richie Cole. Starting her career playing cruise ships in Central and South America, she went on to play as resident musician in hotels and resorts in the Middle East, Asia and the Maldives including music directing for the Kensington Hotel in Saipan, Mariana Islands. In 2016, Elyse founded the band Ladies Night with the mission to showcase gender diversity in improvised music. Elyse is currently tenor saxophonist for the bands PR∇ZƏM, Stone Throwers, Afro Yaqui Music Collective and resident artist educator for Pittonkatonk, an organization that provides music education to underserved communities in Pittsburgh.
Ryan Salisbury studied jazz guitar at the University of Pittsburgh with the one and only Joe Negri. He had the incredible and humbling experience to learn from the late, great Geri Allen. He was the music director, alongside drummer Dan Leon, of the Pitt Tonight House Band for 4 years. Ryan has performed with acts including The Reflections, The Flamingos, The Marvellettes, and Bobby Rydell. Ryan is currently guitarist and music director for funk band, PR∇ZƏM.
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