James Hayden


James Hayden
Voice Instrument: Bass
Bio:
James Hayden, bass, is a singer, actor, and arranger based in Los Angeles, CA. He has developed a particular fondness for unusual performances, learning how to simultaneously sing and ride a penny-farthing bike as the Basso Buffo in the LA Phil’s production of John Cage’s Europeras, and portraying a cowardly crooner escaping the destruction of Walt Disney Concert Hall in the world premier of Annie Gosfield’s War of the Worlds. Recent notable accomplishments include performing in the ongoing worldwide tour of the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s Lagrime di San Pietro and premiering his new solo recital project – Noises in the Night – at the Boston Court Theatre in Pasadena, CA. His voice can be heard on movie and video game soundtracks, including Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Minions, The Hangover Part III, and Call of Duty: Cold War. He is a Roster Chorister with the Los Angeles Master Chorale and a Company Member with The Industry, the experimental opera company praised by KUSC’s Brian Lauritzen as “the coolest opera company in the world.” When not being “languorously sexy” or “a weird, looming presence” on the operatic stage, you can find him recording vocals in his home studio, playing convoluted board games with friends, and writing award-winning pop a cappella charts for ensembles across the U.S. www.jamesroberthayden.com