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Premazzi / Nasser Quartet

Italian pianist Simona Premazzi and Boston native saxophonist Kyle Nasser met in New York and found themselves on gigs together over the last decade. Formalizing their musical partnership as a collaborative entity in 2021, they teamed with bassist Noah Garabedian and drummer Jay Sawyer to explore their own take on highly melodic modernist jazz blended with harmonies and techniques from classical music. From the major jazz venues in New York, to festivals around the US and South America, the Premazzi / Nasser Quartet further defined their sound, built on lustrous melodies, vivid compositions and a dynamic group aesthetic.

Premazzi / Nasser Quartet: From What I Recall

Read "From What I Recall" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi

by Angelo Leonardi
September 15, 2025

Dopo saltuarie collaborazioni durate un decennio, la pianista Simona Premazzi e il sassofonista Kyle Nasser hanno deciso tre anni fa di varare questo combo, completato con il contrabbassista Noah Garabedian e il batterista Jay Sawyer. Frequenti esibizioni nei club di New York City e alcuni tour hanno rafforzato la coesione del gruppo che pubblica ora il suo primo disco. Anche se vive e lavora a New York dal 2004, il pubblico--soprattutto italiano--del jazz conosce bene Simona Premazzi che ...

Radio & Podcasts

Yonglee & the DOLTANG, Premazzi / Nasser Quartet, Joshua Banks & More

by Marek J. Śmietański
July 19, 2025

This 112th episode presents the second installment of our review of May's jazz premieres. Explore recordings by artists from around the world, with a special focus on international collaborations. Prepare for an exciting mix of bebop and a touch of jazz-rock, showcasing three intriguing large-scale ensembles and only 2.5 trios (we'll clarify the 'half' before track 8). Tune into our Polish-language podcast (Bemowo FM radio broadcast). Immerse yourself and enjoy! Playlist Intro: Hank Levy “Whiplash" from Whiplash: Original ...

Album Review

Premazzi / Nasser Quartet: From What I Recall

Read "From What I Recall" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan

by Dan McClenaghan
May 16, 2025

Pianist Simona Premazzi began her journey in Italy, in a small town on the outskirts of Milano. She took her early musical education in her homeland and moved to New York in 2004. She made a name for herself there--no easy task. Her on-the-bandstand education includes stints with saxophonist Greg Osby and trumpeter Jeremy Pelt. She eventually found herself playing gigs with saxophonist Kyle Nasser. The two began their collaborative musical partnership in 2021, forming the Premazzi / Nasser Quartet ...

"There are albums that surprise you not through artifice or excess, but with the sheer depth of their cultural roots and the elegant simplicity of their execution. This quartet, led by Italian pianist Simona Premazzi and Boston-born saxophonist Kyle Nasser, offers just that: a captivating blend of musical traditions that, beyond its initial surprise, radiates a form of romanticism that feels deeply restorative. It's a record that remains remarkably accessible while revealing layer upon layer of subtlety." Paris Move

"A fearless modernist composer and improviser with a deep lyricism at her core, pianist Simona Premazzi is one of the most fascinating and creative pianists in New York today." Hot House Magazine

"Cycling rhythms and recurrent melodic themes propel the saxophonist's music through an ever-evolving terrain of advanced harmony and raw emotion...cerebral without being pretentious, gnarly but far from vulgar." DownBeat