SARAH HANAHAN
SARAH HANAHAN
Sarah Hanahan is a New York City based alto saxophonist. She is a rising star in jazz and was recently named one of NPR Jazz Night in America’s 30 under 30 Youngbloods.
ABOUT
Sarah grew up in Massachusetts and began playing the alto saxophone at the age of 8. After graduating from the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz (Hartt School, University of Hartford) for her bachelors degree, and the Juilliard School for her masters degree, she now resides in New York City.
Sarah can be found playing with her own band all around NYC. She also tours regularly, in the US and internationally, with her own band as well as with the Mingus Big Band, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y, Peter Martin, Joe Farnsworth, and more.
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“Saxophonist Sarah Hanahan plays with an intense and driving conviction. Her statements contain memorable themes that remain with the listener well after a song's ending. Her sound is both melodic and muscular.”
— Greg bryant, wbgo
“…Sarah Hanahan, a young alto saxophonist who has always been sure of her connection to the instrument.”
— Donelle Wedderburn, npr - jazz night in america
“Sarah’s playing I enjoy very much, and I know people enjoy it because it’s sincere. She has a wonderful collection of musical influences brewing in her pot. It’s inspiring, really, hearing Sarah.”