Elissa Rodgers was inspired to explore the world of jazz after being exposed to the Coltrane and Hartman ballads album when she was 15.

The ‘Elissa Rodger Band’ was formed in 2013 and has been going from strength to strength. Elissa and her band are influenced by artists such as Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderly and Kurt Elling and the ensemble strives to challenge each other and explore new musical ideas.

Performers include Elissa Rodger – Vocalist, Matt Hoyne – Guitar, Scott Meley – Bass and Aaron McCullough – Drums.