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Noah Preminger

Noah Preminger

Emotional Storyteller

Tenor saxophonist crafting deeply personal jazz through fearless exploration of tradition and innovation.

jazzpost-bopstraight-ahead jazz

About

Noah Preminger is an American jazz saxophonist born in 1986 in Canton, Connecticut, who graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music. His debut album Dry Bridge Road won Village Voice Debut of the Year and established him as a distinctive voice in contemporary jazz. A two-time DownBeat Rising Star award winner, Preminger has recorded over twenty critically acclaimed albums exploring post-bop, Delta blues, and experimental electronic music.

Music Style

Preminger designs a distinctive sound for each note with warm, vocal-like tone and immense control. His approach balances emotional depth with contemporary innovation, drawing from classic jazz traditions while fearlessly exploring new territories.

Background

Hometown
Canton, Connecticut, USA
Education
New England Conservatory of Music
Instruments
saxophone (tenor)
Active
2000s-present

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Notable Collaborations

Dave HollandFred HerschDave DouglasBilly HartJoe LovanoFrank KimbroughJohn HébertMatt WilsonBen MonderKim CassJason MoranRoscoe Mitchell
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Past Events

Noah Preminger Quintet

Smalls

saxophone (tenor) • Headliner

Jun 14

Noah Preminger Quintet

Smalls

saxophone (tenor) • Headliner

Jun 14

Noah Preminger Quintet

Smalls

saxophone (tenor) • Headliner

Jun 13

Noah Preminger Quintet

Smalls

saxophone (tenor) • Headliner

Jun 13
May 28
May 28