chance hayden
guitarist, composer & producer • portland, or
"adventurous, no-holds-barred sensibility with both bluesy grit and modern-jazz finesse." -Jazz Society Of Oregon
Latest album Baritone Gold spotlights a guitar rarity with 60s stylings!
"Hayden has a knack for a strong melody, and many of the songs on Baritone Gold are bound to get stuck in listeners’ heads for hours" -KNKX Seattle
"Organ trios get plenty of ink here. Hayden’s Baritone Gold sets apart from others due to its relentless energy, groove and that eclectically distinct retro vibe" -Making A Scene
Chance Hayden Soul Standards at Sea Monster Lounge Feb. 11th
First show in Seattle since 2019! Reuniting with the great Seattle based drummer Tarik Abouzied along with bassist Ross Garlow for a set of classic soul tunes stripped down to a jazz trio aesthetic!
"as gifted as Hayden proves to be as a guitarist, his work as a producer is equally, maybe even more remarkable."
-Glide Magazine
"supremely supple jazz-funk"
-Echoes UK
"His sweet spot is 60s and 70s R&B and soul jazz... a lot of electric organ, a lot of improvisation and a lot of funky, soulful grooves."
-SoulTracks.com