Pianist Nelda Swiggett is an active performer and composer on the Pacific Northwest music scene. Whether swinging hard with her jazz trio, grooving to salsa and Afro-Cuban rhythms at the Latin club, or laying down soulful gospel riffs at her local church, you can count on Nelda’s strong musicality and creative rhythmic sense.

Nelda Swiggett . . . can comp sparsely like Monk and then solo with Tynerian ringing fire . . . ”

“Inspired arranging . . . infectious rhythms . . .”

Earshot Jazz Magazine

“Swiggett impressed the selection panel with her unquestionable talent for tight arrangements and natural ability to compose big band music.”

Artist Trust Journal