ELISE MORRIS
Genres: Pop, Art Song, Folk • United States

Elise is a classical female jazz artist in New York, NY. She blends influences into a theatrical flair for jazz influenced songs.  As a member of Joe Jackson’s band, she toured the world playing keyboards and singing background and lead vocals. She has written lyrics for Pat Metheny, music for Doc Pomus and wrote and performed the piano underscore for Harlan Ellison’s recording of his classic short-story “On The Downhill Side”. Les McCann loved her playing so much, he invited her onstage to join his band – a true honor. The legendary Cy Coleman used her talents as a keyboard player for his show, “Exactly Like You” at the York Theater NYC and Tan Dun relied on her prepared piano and improvisational skills to perform in “America Dreaming” directed by Michael Mayer at The Vineyard Theatre in NYC.  She’s been an Artist-In-Residence in Atlantic Center for the Arts, read more...