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Noah Haidu
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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Noah Haidu, Luca Crispino, Flying Sutra with Ayumi Ishito, Samantha E Adrian

by Cheryl K.
During this week's two-hour program of Jazz and improvised music, music from pianists Noah Haidu and Erik Deutsch; guitarist Luca Crispino; The Heath Brother (1976); Flying Sutra with saxophonist Ayumi Ishito; drummer Johnny Hunter; the Reid Hoyson Project; and Brazilian vocalist and actress Samantha Schmutz and bassist/multi-instrumentalist Adrian Younge. Playlist Albert Ammons & Meade Lux Lewis Twos and Fews" from The First Day (Blue Note) 4:34 Noah Haidu Casual" from Standards III (Infinite Distances) 5:43 John Chin Never ...
Continue ReadingNew Music From Haidu, Novoa, Masters And More

by Bob Osborne
On this show a selection of excellent new releases, further exploration of Ivo Perelman's recent re-releases on Leo Records, and archive music from 1980 from Bobby Wellins and Kenny Wheeler. Playlist Noah Haidu Teach Me Tonight" from Standards III (Infinite Distances) 00:00 Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Gerald Cleaver Serendipity (excerpt)" from Serendipity (Leo Records) 05:35 Eva Novoa Vogel" from Novoa--Gress--Gray Trio-Vol. 2 (577 Records) 12:53 Bobby Wellins, Kenny Wheeler Endangered Species 3rd Movement" from The Endangered ...
Continue ReadingNoah Haidu: Standards III

by Jack Bowers
Standards III, the ninth album by New York-based pianist Noah Haidu, is essentially a trio date with a guest appearance on one number ("Slipstream") by alto saxophonist Steve Wilson. As was true on Standards (Sunnyside, 2021) and Standards II (Sunnyside, 2024), the inclusion of several unfamiliar themes (including some by Haidu) stretches the meaning of standard" well beyond what most listeners would consider acceptable. To be fair, there are a liberal number of standards on all three ...
Continue ReadingNoah Haidu: Standards III

by Pierre Giroux
Noah Haidu's Standards III is a study in jazz fluency--an exploration of melody, form, and interplay that reanimates familiar repertoire with both reverence and daring. Following the strong creative thread laid in the first two installments of the standards theme (Standards, 2023 and Standards II, 2024; both on Sunnyside), Haidu again enlists legendary bassist Buster Williams and veteran drummer Billy Hart, whose intuitive communication with the pianist borders on telepathic. Joining this outing is a younger trio, featuring bassist Gervis ...
Continue ReadingNoah Haidu Trio with Buster Williams & Lenny White at Jazz Alley

by Paul Rauch
Noah Haidu Trio with Buster Williams & Lenny White Jazz Alley Seattle, Washington May 21, 2024 Pianist Noah Haidu is in jazz terms, a new voice," even though he has been releasing notable recordings as a leader for well over a decade now. While his recordings have featured his modern, original compositions, his last two albums, Standards (Sunnyside, 2023) and Standards II (Sunnyside, 2024), have featured, well, jazz standards. The common thread between these two ...
Continue ReadingNoah Haidu: Standards II

by Pierre Giroux
On Standards II, pianist Noah Haidu embarks on a captivating journey through the jazz tradition, accompanied by bassist Buster Williams and drummer Billy Hart. The seven tracks were recorded at the Van Gelder studio. The album starts with Somewhere Over the Rainbow." This track, famously sung by Judy Garland in the 1939 film Wizard of Oz," became her signature song. The opening, delivered with finesse by Hart, sets the stage for Haidu to build the number from the ground up, ...
Continue ReadingPolished not Smooth

by Patrick Burnette
We all know smooth jazz" is a forbidden genre among hard-core jazzbos, but sometimes you run across albums that have no interest in pandering to the listener, but also don't display any rough edges or dirty elbows. Call it polished," refined," plush," or mellow"--but don't file it next to Kenny G--or Albert Ayler, for that matter.Playlist Discussion of Javier Nero's album Kemet: The Black Land (Outside in Music) 4:27 Discussion of Brad Turner's album The Magnificent (Cellar Music) ...
Continue ReadingThe Noah Haidu Quartet featuring Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt will Perform at Kitano Jazz, March 15, 2012

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This performance will feature Noah's most recent compositions and a top-flight band. Joining Noah for the gig will be trumpeter and jazz star Jeremy Pelt, drummer McClenty Hunter and bassist Ariel De La Portilla. This will be a preview of Noah's next CD recording, the follow-up to last years SLIPSTREAM on Posi-Tone Records. Reservations are advised for this show, please call (212)-885-7119. Kitano New York 66 Park Avenue @ 38th Street New York, NY 10016 212-885-7125 About Noah Haidu Pianist ...
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Noah Haidu Quartet at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music on June 3rd, 2011

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On Friday June 3rd, 2011 pianist/composer Noah Haidu will be performing with his Quartet at The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music in Brooklyn, NY. The performance will feature selections from his new critically acclaimed Posi Tone release Slipstream." Joining Haidu on this performance are Duane Eubanks on trumpet, Corcoran Holt on bass, & McClenty Hunter on drums. The performance will be made up of two sets: 7pm & 8:15 pm Noah Haidu Quartet Noah Haidu -piano Duane ...
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Noah Haidu - Slipstream (2011)

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By S. Victor Aaron Posi-Tone Records, the label that has done more than anyone else lately in putting out records by the brightest new talent in mainstream and modern jazz, introduced the pianist and composer Noah Haidu to the world last week. Slipstream went on sale March 22, a debut that doesn't present mere potential, but an accomplished jazz ace making hard-bop in an accomplished manner. Haidu didn't get to this point by happenstance; like all jazz success stories, it's ...
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Noah Haidu Quintet at the Kitano Jazz Club in NYC on April 7th, 2011

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Two for the Show Media
Pianist/Composer Noah Haidu will be performing with his Quintet at The Kitano Jazz Club in NYC on Thursday April 7th, 2011 in celebration of his new release Slipstream" on Posi-Tone Records. The Kitano 66 Park Avenue @ 38th St. NYC April 7th, 2011- Set times- 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM No Cover For information call (800) 548-2666 Noah Haidupiano Jon Irabagonalto saxophone Duane Eubankstrumpet Corcoran Holtbass ...
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“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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Someone to Watch Over Me
From: Standards IIBy Noah Haidu
Beautiful Friendship
From: StandardsBy Noah Haidu
Midnight Silence
From: DoctoneBy Noah Haidu
Where We Are Right Now
From: SlipstreamBy Noah Haidu
Just One of Those Things
From: SlipstreamBy Noah Haidu
Soulstep
From: SlipstreamBy Noah Haidu