Recordings

NEW! Nelda Swiggett Trio | This Time
Buy CD  2010 OA2 Records

This Time was released nationally March 2010 by OA2 Records. Origin/OA2 Records was awarded Best Independent Jazz Label 2009 by JazzWeek magazine.

All compositions by Nelda Swiggett.

1. For the Love of It 3:47 (mp3 clip) 
2. Chill 5:02 (mp3 clip)
3. Jack and the Key Boo Ba (mp3 clip)
4. Heart of the Moment (mp3 clip)
5. No Tattoo (mp3 clip)
6. Walk Beside Me (mp3 clip)
7. Mere Madness (mp3 clip)
8. The Time Being (mp3 clip)
9. Beyond That (mp3 clip)
10. Say in Silence (mp3 clip)
11. Salut Ledru Rollin (mp3 clip) 


Musicians:  Nelda Swiggett, Piano/Vocal (2,6,10); Chris Symer, Bass; Byron Vannoy, Drums

Nelda Swiggett Quartet | Hands On
Buy CD  1999 Moving Room Productions

"Best Northwest Jazz CDs of 1999" -- Jim Wilke, Jazz After Hours, NPR

All compositions by Nelda Swiggett except where noted.

 1. The Odyssey (mp3 clip)
2. Moon Boy Revisited (mp3 clip)
3. For the New Year
4. Dog Food (by Brian Kent) (mp3 clip)
5. Then Came Dylan (mp3 clip)
6. Miles High
7. Last Laugh
8. Venus Girl (mp3 clip)
9. Fast Track Jack
10. I Spy Love (mp3 clip)
11. Bossadilly
12. Tra La La (mp3 clip)
Musicians:  Nelda Swiggett, Piano/Vocal (3,5,8,10); Brian Kent, Saxes; Chuck Bergeron, Bass; Steve Hill, Drums
Special Guests:  Jeff Busch, Percussion; Jim Sisko, Trumpet

Room to Move | No Time for Daydreams 
Buy CD  1993 Moving Room Productions

“Inspired arranging . . . infectious rhythms . . .”  -- Earshot Jazz Magazine

All compositions by Nelda Swiggett except where noted.
1. Obsidian Blade (mp3 clip)
2. Hot Turnover mp3 clip
3. Drizzle Bop (by Rick Leppanen)
4. Simple Things (mp3 clip)
5. Muhal's Moment (mp3 clip)
6. For C.S.S.
7. The Path (by Rick Leppanen & Nelda Swiggett)
8. Signs of Life
9. The Optimist (by Rick Leppanen)
10. Chemo Receptor (by Chris Monroe)
11. Daydream/No Time for Daydreams (by Rick Leppanen)

Musicians:  Nelda Swiggett, Piano/Vocal (1,4); Brad Smith, Trumpet; Dean Mochizuki, Saxes; Clif Swiggett, Trombone; Rick Leppanen, Bass; Chris Monroe, Drums
Special Guest: Tamara Wimer, Vocals (1,7)