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guitarist, composer & producer • portland, or

"adventurous, no-holds-barred sensibility with both bluesy grit and modern-jazz finesse." -Jazz Society Of Oregon

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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

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Desert Room All Stars

Last Sundays 7-9pm at McMenamins Al's Den Adv. Tickets Just $11! 

Reviving Portland's Mid-Century Underworld Jazz Haven at the Former Desert Room Nightclub of the 50s and 60s Where, Infamously, One Could Get Anything They Wanted

"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

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