The Spirit of Sound
Claudia Hayden is more than a musician—she is a modern-day renaissance artist. Best known as a jazz flautist, Claudia’s music radiates warmth, soul, and energy. Her compositions blend jazz improvisation, funk grooves, and world music textures into a style that is uniquely her own.
Musical Achievements
Claudia’s original works, including “WiFi” (Billboard #13), “I’ve Got This”, “Central Park West”, and “Turn Me Up”, have reached audiences worldwide, earning national acclaim and a place on prestigious charts. Her debut album Abstract showcased her adventurous approach to jazz fusion, while The Spirit Speaks revealed a deeply personal side, inspired by Native American flute traditions and cultural storytelling.
Her music has been featured on SiriusXM Watercolors and across all major streaming platforms, solidifying her as a respected voice in contemporary jazz.
Musical Training & Influences
A Louisiana native, Claudia studied piano and flute under the mentorship of jazz clarinetist Alvin Batiste and flutist Kent Jordan. Their influence, along with inspiration from legends like Hubert Laws, Chick Corea, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Antonio Carlos Jobim, shaped Claudia’s eclectic and fearless sound.
Beyond the Stage
In addition to live performance and recording, Claudia has composed original music for HBO, CBS, Discovery Channel, Nickelodeon, VH1, BET, and Court-TV, bringing her creativity to television and film audiences.
Musical Philosophy
Claudia approaches music as both a deeply personal expression and a universal language. Her improvisations reflect spontaneity, groove, and a desire to uplift and connect with audiences.