The Jazz Session #415: Hailey Niswanger
Saxophonist Hailey Niswanger's sophomore album is The Keeper (Calmit Productions, 2012). In this interview, Niswanger talks about her recent entry into Esperanza Spalding's band; why she chose going on the road over starting her Master's degree; the jazz scene in her native Portland; and the personal tragedy that inspired the title track on her new record. Learn more at haileyniswanger.com and follow her on Twitter at @haileyniswanger. You can support The Jazz Session by purchasing this album in the TJS Store.