The Family Tree, by Chance Hayden

The Family Tree

by Chance Hayden

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A glossy, heavy card-stock 11x17" version of the release concert poster for "The Family Tree". Autographed by Chance and Nicole Berke.

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1.	The Family Tree 04:01	buy track
2.	New Start 04:23	buy track
3.	Here Or There 04:03	buy track
4.	Try 03:56	buy track
5.	Lifetime Of Gold 04:19	buy track
6.	When Love Appears 03:50	buy track
7.	House Of Many Years 05:11	buy track
8.	Fathers Day 03:16	buy track
9.	If I Were Only A Child Again 03:26	buy track

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This debut full length album from Chance Hayden showcases his versatile talents as a guitarist, songwriter and producer. The Family Tree shares a collection of songs much inspired by Hayden's entry to fatherhood, connecting his personal roots with the belief that we're all a part of a universal family. The album was funded in part by a successful Kickstarter campaign that unified Hayden’s fans.

Hayden’s eight mature original works are joined by a lively rendition of Curtis Mayfield's "If I Were Only a Child Again,” rounding out the album’s overall message. With fine tuned intentions for The Family Tree, Hayden chose to spotlight vocalist Redray Frazier who delivers Hayden's lyrics with passion and sincerity. Beneath the vocals lie deep band arrangements with sweet female backups, crisp horns and vintage keyboards that maintain the album's rich, organic feel. Hayden's well-polished guitar work shines brightly throughout The Family Tree which features inspired performances from a dozen A-list musicians.

This bold freshman release signifies the musical awareness Hayden has amassed through years of service as a standout sideman to numerous Portland artists. It brings fourth a clear artistic identity while also leaving room for Hayden to expand on his sound. From the first listen The Family Tree continuously blossoms and stands to become faithfully planted in one’s musical library.

credits

released January 31, 2013

Chance Hayden • electric, acoustic & slide guitars, aux. percussion
Redray Frazier • lead vocals
Josh Lava • electric piano & organ
Ben Jones • bass
Reinhardt Melz • drums
Farnell Newton • trumpet
Dave Milne • tenor saxophone
Shelly Rudolph • backup vocals
Bre Gregg • backup vocals
Steveland Swatkins • clavinet (track 9)
Marcus Reynolds • acoustic piano (track 7)
David Lipkind • harmonica (track 6)
Randy Herbert • congas & aux. percussion (tracks 8 & 9)

All songs composed and arranged by Chance Hayden except for "If I Were Only a Child Again” composed by Curtis Mayfield, Warner Tamerlane Publishing.

Produced by Chance Hayden
Co-Produced by Josh Lava & Ben Jones
Executive Producer Brad Mersereau
Engineered by Dylan Magierek at Type Foundry Studios Portland, OR
Additional tracking by Bryan Appel at StoveTopStuff! and Josh Lava at Magmalog Studios Portland, OR
Mixed by Josh Lava
Mastered by Bruce Brown at Puget Sound Studios Issaquah, WA
Cover Photo by Tom Schmid

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Chance Hayden Portland, Oregon

Guitarist, composer and producer Chance Hayden is internationally acclaimed for delivering “good vibes, finely arranged” (All About Jazz). Since the mid 00's he has appeared with renowned artists including Darrell Grant, Mel Brown, Farnell Newton, Andy Stokes, Lindsey Webster and Jarrod Lawson with whom he toured fifteen countries, performing at many of the world's most important jazz festivals. ... more