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Pianist and composer Noah Haidu is evidence that 21st century jazz can be adventurous, fresh and swing hard; that an exciting, modern pianist can play memorable melodies and soulful grooves. Jazzwise described Noah as “Unquestionably one of the most confident and impressive of all the new pianists…an important new talent.” Downbeat called his music “beautifully wrought” and All About Jazz said simply “the cat can play his butt off.”

In 2011 his powerful Posi-Tone Records CD SLIPSTREAM garnered glowing reviews and impressive radio play: write-ups in the Financial Times, Jazztimes, Downbeat, Icon Magazine and countless others as well as 8 weeks in the top 50 national jazz radio charts. The largest jazz website Allaboutjazz.com published an extensive interview/feature article about Noah, one of four cover stories on the site which featured Noah alongside Brad Meldhau and Paul Motian. Noah’s feature was one of Allaboutjazz’s most widely read articles.

Even as tracks from SLIPSTREAM remained in heavy rotation on satellite radio and cable jazz channels Noah’s next recording was released, the aptly titled MOMENTUM (Posi-Tone Records, 2013). MOMENTUM lived up to its name as Noah performed to packed crowds in Washington DC, New York City, Boston, and other cities. The Noah Haidu Quintet thrilled audiences at the 2013 Silver Spring Jazz Festival where Noah shared the bill with the Branford Marsalis Quartet. Noah’s performance was filmed and broadcast as an hour-long TV special featuring Noah’s group. A few days later Noah’s trio received a standing ovation after a sold-out concert in Phippsburg, Maine. The tour wrapped up with a performance at New York City’s famed Birdland. Stellar reviews continued: "…the artful finesse of a Silver or a Herbie Hancock…Noah Haidu is accessible, intelligent and a master at his art.”(Critical Jazz).

One of New York’s leading young jazz pianists, Noah combines new rhythmic ideas, harmonic sophistication, spontaneity, soul, and swing into his own unique approach. He first gained the attention of the jazz world through live appearances and recordings with heavyweights such as Mike Stern, Jeremy Pelt, Ambrose Akinmusire, Benny Golson, Jon Irabagon, Vincent Herring, Eddie Henderson, Billy Hart, Duane Eubanks, and Winard Harper. He has played at the top venues in New York including The Blue Note and Jazz at Lincoln Center, and in numerous cities abroad from Oslo, to Istanbul, to Guayachill, Ecuador.

In every setting Noah’s artistry and vision stand out. His quintet features two important artists in today’s jazz scene: trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and saxophonist Jon Irabagon. The collaboration was described in JazzTimes: “With jazz luminaries like trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and alto saxophonist Jon Irabagon gracing the band as part of a core quintet rising above their powerful performance is quite an accomplishment and Haidu does just that.” An earlier CD release "HERE, THERE…" featured Haidu performing as a guest sideman along with legendary guitarist Mike Stern. Here again Noah’s outstanding playing commands attention: “The song has a mellow beginning, aided by (Mike) Stern’s haunting guitar work, but when Haidu steps up, the mood changes and the fury picks up.” (Allaboutjazz.com)

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“Unquestionably one of the most confident and impressive of all the new pianists…Haidu is an important new talent.” —Tony Hall, Jazzwise Magazine

“A rising star in New York’s vibrant jazz scene…Haidu is one of the finest young jazz lions.” - Jazztimes

"Noah Haidu is accessible, intelligent and a master at his art." – Brent Black, Critical Jazz

“Haidu's got the talent to go places.” Bruce Lindsay, All About Jazz

“well-crafted piano lines that rest seductively on the underlying harmonies.” —Mike Hobart / Financial Times

“swings with authority and absolute divine purpose...he is without a doubt the real deal.” —Rob Young / The Urban Flux

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Standards

Sunnyside Records
2023

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Slowly: Song For...

Sunnyside Records
2021

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Doctone

Sunnyside Records
2020

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Kenny Kirkland: un...

Sunnyside Records
2020

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Momentum

Posi-Tone Records
2013

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One Mind

American Showplace Music
2012

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Beautiful Friendship

From: Standards
By Noah Haidu

Midnight Silence

From: Doctone
By Noah Haidu

Where We Are Right Now

From: Slipstream
By Noah Haidu

Just One of Those Things

From: Slipstream
By Noah Haidu

Soulstep

From: Slipstream
By Noah Haidu

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