Halley Elwell

Halley Elwell is an accomplished bi-coastal singer-songwriter and teacher, at home on stage and in the studio. In addition to performing internationally, she has been awarded the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers award and has been named by Nashville Songwriter’s Association as “One to Watch.”

Originally from Hallowell, Maine, Halley earned her music degree in Jazz and African American Music Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst where she studied with Catherine Jensen-Hole (Norah Jones), gospel singer Horace Boyer, NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan, and jazz pianist David Berkman. Upon graduating, she moved to San Francisco and performed in the club circuit, while studying with jazz vocalist and educator Kitty Margolis, and songwriter Bonnie Hayes. During her time there she recorded her first album, “Last Spring” and helped build the education program for the SFJAZZ Center.

In 2016 Halley returned to her East Coast roots and began pursuing her love of teaching and songwriting full-time in Massachusetts.She continues to perform and write original music while teaching privately. Halley’s newest recording project, “Last of What I Know,” is due for release in 2021.