Sarah Hanahan

As part of the Nuits Jazz Toyota Rimouski series, the Festi Jazz international de Rimouski presented by Québecor and in collaboration with Toyota Rimouski, is proud to present an evening of performances by Sarah Hanahan.

This event is included in the Festi Jazz pass, which gives access to all paying shows. Click below to buy this pass and for more informations:

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Sarah Hanahan is an emerging jazz saxophonist based in New York and a leading figure on the 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 such jazz greats as Abraham Burton, Nat Reeves, Steve Davis, Billy Drummond and Marc Cary. His distinctive style, blending tradition and innovation, has earned him recognition for his dynamic performances and captivating voice.

Sarah has performed with such renowned musicians 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 band at iconic New York venues including Smalls Jazz Club, Dizzy’s Club, Smoke Jazz Club, Birdland and Zinc Bar.

In addition to her concerts in New York, 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.

His debut album, Among Giants, is now available and has received a 5-star review from Downbeat magazine, which included it in its list of the best albums of 2024. With a powerful rhythm section featuring Marc Cary, Nat Reeves and Jeff “Tain” Watts, the album showcases Sarah’s bold, expressive sound.

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