Billie Eidson

Billie Eidson is an Oregon trial lawyer, former Assistant Attorney General, educator, jazz vocalist, and bandleader. For more than 25 years, her legal career has included representing individuals in complex civil litigation involving civil rights, employment discrimination, serious personal injury, wrongful death, sexual abuse, and medical negligence, as well as defending the State of Oregon in high-stakes cases.

Before becoming a lawyer, Billie taught high school—an experience that shaped her belief that effective advocacy begins with listening, clarity, and genuine human connection. She earned her law degree from Syracuse University College of Law.

Alongside her legal career, Billie has developed an extensive body of work as a recording and performing artist. Her performances are rooted in deep listening, lyrical storytelling, and emotional clarity. She leads ensembles throughout the Pacific Northwest and has recorded multiple albums and singles with many of the region’s most accomplished jazz musicians.

Drawing on lessons from both the courtroom and the bandstand, Billie explores how listening, timing, presence, improvisation, and authenticity can make lawyers more persuasive advocates and more effective communicators.

Learn more at BillieEidsonMusic.com.

Part 13: Presence Without Interference

by Billie Eidson
October 18, 2026

Chapters 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 A drive from Oregon to Florida, to experience music and living across the USA, and ultimately join a jazz cruise. AKA, a listening practice, unfolding in real time--written on the road, in the spaces between cities and notes. Day Twenty-One ...

Miles Ahead: A Jazz Road Trip

Part 12: Discernment

by Billie Eidson
October 17, 2026

Chapters 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18A drive from Oregon to Florida, to experience music and living across the USA, and ultimately join a jazz cruise. AKA, a listening practice, unfolding in real time--written on the road, in the spaces between cities and notes.Day Twenty The Jazz ...

Miles Ahead: A Jazz Road Trip

Part 11: The Jazz Cruise - Boarding

by Billie Eidson
October 15, 2026

Miles Ahead: A Jazz Road Trip

Part 10: Real Isn't the Same as Ready

by Billie Eidson
October 14, 2026

Chapters 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18A drive from Oregon to Florida, to experience music and living across the USA, and ultimately join a jazz cruise. AKA, a listening practice, unfolding in real time--written on the road, in the spaces between cities and notes.Day Eighteen Fort Lauderdale, ...

Miles Ahead: A Jazz Road Trip

Part 9: Widening the Circle

by Billie Eidson
October 13, 2026

Miles Ahead: A Jazz Road Trip

Part 8: Sufficiency

by Billie Eidson
October 12, 2026

Chapters 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18A drive from Oregon to Florida, to experience music and living across the USA, and ultimately join a jazz cruise. AKA, a listening practice, unfolding in real time--written on the road, in the spaces between cities and notes.Day Fifteen Fort Lauderdale ...

Miles Ahead: A Jazz Road Trip

Part 7: Freedom, Parceled

by Billie Eidson
October 11, 2026

Chapters 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18A drive from Oregon to Florida, to experience music and living across the USA, and ultimately join a jazz cruise. AKA, a listening practice, unfolding in real time--written on the road, in the spaces between cities and notes.Day Thirteen Pensacola, FL

“It’s hard to find a fresh take on American Songbook standards, but Ms. Eidson has devised an approach that reveals new pleasures in those old songs. She sings with a real reverence for the material without being constrained by the countless interpretations that have come before.”

—Lynn Darroch, KMHD 89.1 FM

“Billie is a delight to listen to. Her voice blends the sultriness of Sarah Vaughan with the sweet lyricism of Rosemary Clooney.”

— Phil Baker, bassist & composer, Pink Martini