Troubled Boots
Shelly Rudolph - vocals
Chance Hayden - electric & acoustic guitars
Matt Tabor - piano & keyboards
Sam Howard - acoustic & electric bass
Dave Muldoon - drums
Brown, Mel
Cherry, David Ornette
Fleschner, Dave
Goldblatt, David
Grant, Darrell
Lamb, Patrick
Mitchell, George
Oregon Jazz Orchestra
Pain, Louis
Philips, Devin
Rudolph, Shelly
Schurr, Diane
Shelby, Marcus
Stafford, Terrell
Titterington, Dick
Uusitalo, Jeff
Watrous, Bill
Wuthenow, Lee
The recordings on this page feature the following musicians:
Tough Day in the Country (Chance Hayden)
Lee Elderton - soprano sax
Willie Mathies - tenor sax
Chance Hayden - guitar
Matt Tabor - fender rhodes
Will Amend - acoustic bass
Dave Muldoon - drums
Clockwise (George Benson)
Farnell Newton - trumpet
Mike Rodriguez - alto saxophone
Chance Hayden - guitar
Matt Tabor - piano
Patrick Harry - acoustic bass
Dave Muldoon - drums
Strollin' (Horace Silver)
(same personnel as Clockwise)
Groove Me (King Floyd)
Shelly Rudolph - vocals
Chance Hayden - guitar
Sam Howard - bass
Come Away With Me (Norah Jones)
(same personnel as Groove Me)
Granada (Levis Dragulin)
recorded by The Potential Urge
Gus Slayton - tenor sax
Levis Dragulin - trumpet
Chance Hayden - guitar
Matt Tabor - piano
Leah Hinchcliff - acoustic & electric bass
Dave Muldoon - drums
Atlanta born and northwest raised, Chance Hayden began playing guitar at age eight and taking private lessons at ten. By fifteen he formed a rock and roll band and released a seven-inch single. During his junior and senior years of high school he was dual enrolled at Clark College, and performed with both schools’ jazz ensembles. At that time, Chance was recognized regionally for his talent winning five Outstanding Musician Awards at various competitions with his high school jazz band. In the spring of 2005 he toured Hawaii the Clark College Jazz Ensemble, just before receiving both his High School Diploma and Associates in Arts degree at the same time.
Understanding that the study of jazz at a university level college would provide a well-rounded musical education, Chance transferred to the PSU Jazz Studies program. Under the direction of Charley Gray, Chance continued to thrive through private studies with Dan Gildea, Darrell Grant, Dick Titterington and Bryan Johanson. During Chance’s first year at PSU he was one of two students selected statewide to receive the Portland Jazz Festival’s Bea Eidesness Scholarship, given annually to an outstanding college jazz student in Oregon. Just prior to his third and final year, Chance was chosen as one of the first of two recipients of the Brad Mersereau Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship made it possible for Chance to complete his Bachelor’s of Music Performance in Jazz, graduating in 2008 with the distinction of youngest to do so.
Chance continues to labor tirelessly shaping and polishing his craft and experimenting at the boundaries of both the acoustic and electric guitar. Committed to developing an individual voice, he's willing to take risks to develop as a musician and act as a leader despite being younger than most of his colleagues. While leading an array of groups from small combos to a nine-piece electric salute to Miles Davis to Troubled Boots, his Vintage Americana project, Chance also performs avidly as a sideman to artists such as Shelly Rudolph, Tom Grant, Darrell Grant, Devin Phillips and the Oregon Jazz Orchestra.
"As an Associate Professor of Jazz Studies at Portland State University, and also as a jazz player who came up in New York amongst the talented young lions of the 1980s and 90s, I believe that Chance Hayden is an unusual talent with a great deal of potential. Although young, he plays with a maturity, assurance and taste that belie his youth.
I first met Chance when he enrolled in PSUs music program at age 18, having already completed a two-year Associates Degree at Clark College while he got his high school diploma. This precociousness is indicative of the kind of student that Chance is, as well as of the dedication he exhibits as an aspiring musician.
In his three years of study at PSU he added to his already high level of musical skills. In addition to being a strong improviser, he sight-reads well, learns music quickly, and handles himself on the bandstand with professionalism and aplomb.
One of my traditions at PSU is to hire two or three of my advanced students each year to form a working group that performs with me at clubs, festivals and other venues. In ten years of teaching Chance is the youngest student that I have engaged in this group. On his own, he has also taken the initiative as a young artist in gaining exposure in the community, booking himself and other young players into local venues, and collaborating with more experienced musicians to create performance opportunities.
It is my feeling that Chance has the intelligence, musicianship and leadership skills to develop into a jazz musician of the highest caliber, along with the attitude necessary to thrive in the music world."
Hi stopping by to say Hi and invite you to a listen of my new minute long version of White Christmas.Thank you for your support and the Best To you always. tim
Hi stopping by to say Hi and invite you to a listen of my new minute long version of White Christmas.Thank you for your support and the Best To you,the best always. tim
Hey everyone. Your running out of time to enter that origanal contest winning song. So if you havn't done so yet make sure you get it in before sept. 30th. www.showmethemusiccontest.com
that monk's mood track is so beautiful, i love it! yes, i'm writing and singing country music! i think i need some guitar tips from you :] my music should be up this weekend....unfortunately i only had time to record two songs while i was home (i'm heading back to missouri on saturday). but i'm really excited, i wrote both songs and i'm hoping people like them as much as i do!
Hey. Thanks for the add :) How's your week going? I've got a show this Tuesday at The Thirsty Lion (9pm) and you can sign up for my mailing list by clicking here Thanks again and have a great week.
thats awesome! i wish i was still in p town id come check you out...im good..just had a baby boy 3 months ago so ive been doin the mom thing...its pretty awesome
Hello my friend. Won't you spend your Sunday night at Rontoms with me and Sea Caves? This is our CD release show and we have a great set of music to perform. The show is free and we play outside at 10:30. I really hope you can make it! 600 E Burnside
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