Justin Hayford

Justin Hayford
Birth nameJustin Hayford
Born (1970-03-11) March 11, 1970 (age 54)
OriginRochester, New York, United States
GenresVocal jazz
Cabaret
Occupation(s)Jazz singer
Pianist
Social activist
Journalist
Instrument(s)Vocals
piano

Justin Hayford (born March 11, 1970) is a Chicago-based singer and pianist. He performs jazz and cabaret music and specializes in reviving obscure and forgotten songs from the past. Justin writes and presents cabaret shows at various venues in Chicago, and has released a number of albums.

He also worked as Case Manager of the Legal Council for Health Justice from 1991 through at least 2017, and wrote theater reviews for the Chicago Reader newspaper from 1987 until 2019.[1][2][3][4]

  1. ^ Knight, Richard Jr. (February 6, 2004). "Justin Hayford just doing what comes naturally". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  2. ^ "About Legal Council". Legal Council for Health Justice. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ^ "Rising to the Occasion: Annual Report 2017" (PDF). Legal Council for Health Justice. 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "Justin Hayford". Chicago Reader. 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.