Noah Preminger (born ) is an American jazz saxophonist.

Music career

Born in 1986, Preminger grew up in Canton, Connecticut. While in high school, he studied with saxophonist

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. He released his debut album, ''Dry Bridge Road'', after graduating from the

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. The album was a sextet session with

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, trumpeter Russ Johnson, bassist John Hébert, and drummer Ted Poor. Preminger's second album as a leader, ''Before the Rain'', came in 2011 from Palmetto, featuring a quartet with Kimbrough, Hébert and drummer Matt Wilson. Preminger has played with

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, Dave Douglas,

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, Roscoe Mitchell, and Eddie Henderson.

Critical reception

Of Brooklyn-based saxophonist Noah Preminger, the ''Hartford Courant'' said: "Playing with the grace and expressiveness of a jazz veteran, the young man with a horn mixes cool restraint with emotional depth and old-fashioned poetry with contemporary bite." ''Jazz Review'' said: "Preminger seems to have arrived on the scene fully formed, with incisive musical instincts, a distinctive personal sound and an ability to write great tunes." ''The New York Times'' added: "More than just a promising starting point, this is a display of integrity; here's a musician you feel you can trust." ''Dry Bridge Road'' was named Debut of the Year in the ''Village Voice'' critics poll, making top 10 lists in ''JazzTimes'', ''Stereophile'' and ''The Nation''. ''All About Jazz'' said about ''Before the Rain'': "Sensitivity and an ear for aural sophistication are the hallmarks of tenor saxophonist Noah Preminger." ''

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'' magazine said, "The creativity and passion remain extremely high," while ''The New York Times'' concluded: "Mr. Preminger designs a different kind of sound for each note, an individual destiny and story." While he was a student, the ''Boston Phoenix'' said: "Preminger's sound is beholden to no one. That makes him continually unpredictable and continually satisfying."

Discography

As a leader

As a sideman

References

Noah Preminger official site

"Blindfold Test: Noah Preminger"
''Downbeat'', November 2020
"Noah Preminger Quintet at Smalls NYC"
''London Jazz News'', February 2020
"Noah Preminger in Perpetual Motion"
''Downbeat'', April 2019

''The New York Times'', 2-22-2019

''The New York Times'', 5-20-2016

''The New York Times'', 5-22-2013
"Before The Rain"
NPR Jazz: The Best Jazz of 2011, National Public Radio
Performance/Tour Review, Noah Preminger
''All About Jazz'', 10-20-2011
"Before The Rain", Editor's Picks
''Downbeat'', January 2011

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