Claudia Hayden is an American flautist, producer, composer, and live performer based in New York City, whose original jazz and funk rhythms have been heard internationally. Renowned for her full-range, rich tone, technical expertise, and honed creativity, the musician bridges classical genres to a world sound. A trailblazer, educated by the genre's pioneering artists in the American South, Claudia commands multiple styles with mastery. The debut album, Abstract, is followed by her latest original work, The Spirit Speaks, a sonically rich blend of Native American flute, jazz, and free improvisation. Centering the spirit and the body in these jazz-infused meditative tracks, Claudia Hayden's musicianship reaches new levels in the versatile work inspired by the Native American flutist, R. Carlos Nakai.
New York City, NY; NYC