Elise's music takes us on a glorious and rollicking journey, visiting lands of gypsy jazz, smoky cabarets, and funky swing, as well as acapella vocalises and poignant ballads. Born in Switzerland and raised in North Carolina, Elise has made her home in Atlanta since 1977. Elise's passion for music and languages (she speaks fluent Italian, French, German, Spanish, and English) has led her to take her concerts and workshops of Global, Local & Homemade Songs™ across the United States and literally around the globe. Elise is also a highly regarded vocal teacher, and is famous for transforming any group, self-professed "non-singers" included, into an Impromptu Glorious Chorus™.