Sarah Hanahan
Dynamic Alto Voice
Sarah Hanahan is a dynamic alto saxophonist whose fiery, hard-swinging approach breathes new life into the post-bop tradition. A rising star, she performs with remarkable technical prowess and soulful melodicism.
About
Alto saxophonist Sarah Hanahan is quickly establishing herself as a formidable voice in contemporary jazz. A graduate of the Jackie McLean Institute and The Juilliard School, she is celebrated for her powerful sound, deep harmonic understanding, and a style firmly rooted in the hard bop lineage. Hanahan is a fixture on the New York City jazz scene, performing with her own quartet and with numerous esteemed artists.
Music Style
Her music is characterized by a high-energy, swinging aesthetic, combining intricate improvisations with a profound respect for the jazz tradition. Expect hard-hitting bop lines infused with modern sensibility and a soulful delivery.
Background
- Hometown
- Connecticut, USA
- Education
- Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz, The Juilliard School
- Instruments
- saxophone (alto)
- Active
- 2018-present
Similar Artists
If you like Cannonball Adderley, Jackie McLean, or Vincent Herring — you'll love this artist.
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Sarah Hanahan
Zinc Bar
saxophone • Headliner
Sarah Hanahan
Zinc Bar
saxophone • Headliner
Countdown 2026 Coltrane Festival VI: Sarah Hanahan plus Vincent Herring Quintet featuring Eric Scott Reed
Smoke Jazz Club
alto saxophone
Countdown 2026 Coltrane Festival VI: Sarah Hanahan plus Vincent Herring Quintet featuring Eric Scott Reed
Smoke Jazz Club
alto saxophone
Countdown 2026 Coltrane Festival VI: Sarah Hanahan plus Vincent Herring Quintet featuring Eric Scott Reed
Smoke Jazz Club
alto saxophone • Headliner
Countdown 2026 Coltrane Festival VI: Sarah Hanahan plus Vincent Herring Quintet featuring Eric Scott Reed
Smoke Jazz Club
alto saxophone
Countdown 2026 Coltrane Festival VI: Sarah Hanahan plus Vincent Herring Quintet featuring Eric Scott Reed
Smoke Jazz Club
alto saxophone
Countdown 2026 Coltrane Festival VI: Sarah Hanahan plus Vincent Herring Quintet featuring Eric Scott Reed
Smoke Jazz Club
alto saxophone
Joe Farnsworth Quartet
Smalls
Saxophone
Joe Farnsworth Quartet
Smalls
saxophone (alto)
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