Nelda Swiggett Trio at Seattle Jazz Fellowship

Pianist/composer Nelda Swiggett has been mostly on the perimeter of the Seattle scene for the past decade. She wasn’t a regular on the local club scene, this after establishing herself as a formidable composer and pianist. Since the live music world came back to life after the pandemic, she has been a frequent participant at local jam sessions, and has reimmersed herself in playing live dates, including this, her second go - around at the Seattle Jazz Fellowship.

Swiggett’s tunes are built around sturdy melodies, taking on a folk vibe that can swing at will. Her piano style is very clean and understated, always lagging a bit behind the beat before catching up in tidy and dynamic fashion...

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Pianist/composer Nelda Swiggett has been mostly on the perimeter of the Seattle scene for the past decade. She wasn’t a regular on the local club scene, this after establishing herself as a formidable composer and pianist. Since the live music world came back to life after the pandemic, she has been a frequent participant at local jam sessions, and has reimmersed herself in playing live dates, including this, her second go - around at the Seattle Jazz Fellowship.

Swiggett’s tunes are built around sturdy melodies, taking on a folk vibe that can swing at will. Her piano style is very clean and understated, always lagging a bit behind the beat before catching up in tidy and dynamic fashion. Swiggett has two nights to hit her stride and tell her stories. Chris Symer is a very musical presence on bass and a perfect fit in this trio setting. Drummer Adam Kessler may be the diametric opposite of Swiggett in his approach, setting up his presence as a drummer playing music as opposed to containing himself within the traditional parameters of the rhythm section. Cliff Swiggett will guest on trombone.

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