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| Saxophonist Noah Preminger's gorgeous new album 'Ballads' – Out Feb. 21, 2025 via Chill Tone Tenor saxophonist Noah Preminger takes a new musical direction as he releases a gorgeous new album Ballads via the new Chill Tone label on February 21, 2025. Joining him are hs quartet with pianist Julian Shore, bassist Kim Cass and drummer Allan Mednard. The title of Ballads of course echoes Coltrane's 60-year-old classic, and in both cases stands as a straightforward description of the albums' contents. But Preminger's use of the deceptively simple name also represents a succinct mission statement, one that marks a new direction in the saxophonist's diverse discography. In the past Preminger's recordings have tended toward more bracing paths such as his intense and intricate duo sessions with Cass (THUNDA and The Dank) and his stark exploration of the Delta blues (Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground). "I've always loved ballad playing, " Preminger says. "Some of my favorites on record include John Coltrane on 'Lush Life, ' Joe Lovano on 'I Can't Get Started, ' and Michael Brecker on 'The Meaning of the Blues.' The playing is serious and meaningful, and their sound sings as if it's their last day on earth. That's what I wanted to emulate with this record." write your comments about the article :: © 2025 Jazz News :: home page |