Bryan McAllister

Bryan McAllister is a pianist, composer, and bandleader from Rocky Mount, NC. During his time earning a bachelor's degree in jazz studies at California State University Northridge, Bryan was active in the Los Angeles jazz and creative music scene. Joining the UNR jazz studies program in 2015 to begin work on a master's degree, Bryan has continued to perform throughout the country as a member of indie rock group The Tragic Thrills, as well as many jazz and improvisation groups. He has had the honor of playing with and learning from great musicians such as Adam Benjamin, Peter Epstein, Ben Wendel, Bennie Maupin, and Chris Potter. His playing can be heard on the film "The Early Mixes," the NBC television show "Deception," and in various groups throughout Reno.