Hailey Niswanger

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Hailey Niswanger is back at The 1905 after taking her music across Europe and performing on international stages. Hailey returns home bringing with her a wealth of new experiences, musical influences, and an ever-evolving artistic voice.

An extraordinary saxophonist, flutist, and composer, Hailey has spent years exploring the possibilities of jazz, collaborating with world-class musicians, and developing her own distinctive sound. Her recent European travels and performances have added new dimensions to her artistry, deepening her musical perspective and expanding the creative expression that makes her such a compelling performer.

We're especially excited to hear what Hailey brings back to Portland — the inspiration, discoveries, and musicality gathered along the road, all woven into the artist she continues to become.

Bio: Saxophonist and composer, Hailey Niswanger (pronounced “NICE–wonger”), graduated in December of 2011 with a B.A. in Jazz Performance from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, on a full scholarship. Born February 12, 1990 in Houston, Hailey grew up in Portland, Oregon, and now currently lives in Los Angeles, CA, after spending 7 years in Brooklyn, New York. Hailey has shared the stage with Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington, Harvey Mason, Mike Clark, Michael Wolff, Ralph Peterson Jr., and other jazz greats.

Hailey has been listed among the DownBeat critics poll for rising star on alto and soprano saxophone for the past nine consecutive years. Her self-produced and self-released recording debut as a leader, Confeddie, (2009) established her throughout North America. Hailey demonstrates even greater virtuosity on her horns—alto and soprano saxophones—and deeper grounding in tradition with her second release, The Keeper, (2012). She showcases her original compositions which reflect her abiding affinity for the bop and post-bop genres of jazz and profound respect for her mentors. Her third release, PDX Soul, (2015) was featured on NPR. Hailey also recorded flute on Terri Lyne Carrington's GRAMMY award winning album, The Mosaic Project, as well as on GRAMMY award winning song ‘Black Parade’ by Beyonce.