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Sarah Hanahan Quartet (NYC)

Sarah Hanahan - alto saxophone 

Cameron Campbell - piano 

Charlie Lincoln - bass 

Sam Bolduc - drums 

Sarah Hanahan is an emerging jazz saxophonist based in New York City and a leading voice in

the world of alto saxophone. A graduate of the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the Hartt

School of Music (B.A., 2019) and The Juilliard School (M.M., 2022), Sarah has studied with

jazz greats like Abraham Burton, Nat Reeves, Steve Davis, Billy Drummond, and Marc

Cary. Her distinctive style blends tradition with innovation, earning recognition for her dynamic

performances and compelling musical voice.

Sarah has performed with renowned musicians such as Jeff “Tain” Watts, Nat Reeves, Peter

Martin, Steve Davis, Billy Hart, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jason Moran, Marc Cary, Joseph

Farnsworth, Peter Washington, and Nicholas Payton. She regularly leads her own group at iconic

New York venues including Smalls Jazz Club, Dizzy’s Club, Smoke Jazz Club, Birdland, and

Zinc Bar.

In addition to performing in NYC, Sarah has toured nationally and internationally with her band

SH4, as well as with Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y , Sherrie Miracle and the Diva

Orchestra, Joe Farnsworth, and the Grammy-award winning Mingus Big Band.

Her debut album, Among Giants, is out now, receiving a 5-star review in Downbeat Magazine

and included in their list of Best Albums of the Year for 2024. Featuring a powerhouse rhythm

section of Marc Cary, Nat Reeves, and Jeff “Tain” Watts, the album highlights Sarah’s bold and

expressive sound.

Sarah’s music bridges the gap between tradition and innovation, blending the timeless elements

of jazz with fresh, contemporary ideas. With her unique sound and thoughtful approach, she is

shaping the future of jazz, inspiring listeners to embrace both the roots and evolution of the

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