STANDARDS
“Noah Haidu’s Standards is an eloquent paean to Keith Jarrett’s seminal trio. Haidu’s playing reminds us that at the core of the music is heart.”
— Downbeat Review, 4 Stars (Joshua Myers)
“Noah Haidu will take over the mantle of the Standards Trio”
–Intoxicate Magazine, Japan (Takehiko Tokiwa)
“Discerning and inspired, showing clearly why he is a rising star on the New York scene.”
— Jack Bowers, All About Jazz
“Deeply swinging”
— Matt Micucci, Jazziz Magazine Editor’s Choice
“Haidu’s taste, musicianship, and sheer pianistic elegance make him so trustworthy that you just relax and let ’Standards’ wash over you.”
— Thomas Conrad, Stereophile
“Elegant, economical …quietly ravishing.
— Pierre Giroux, All About Jazz
“A virtuoso pianist, Noah was mentored by Kenny Barron, Barry, Harris and Bill Charlap, and now seems posed to offer audiences a lesson or two of his own. Over the past decade Noah has produced a steady stream of critically acclaimed music.”
–Hot House Magazine (John Zaff)
Released June 23, 2023
SLOWLY: SONG FOR KEITH JARRETT
Noah Haidu – piano
Buster Williams – bass
Billy Hart – drums
“A work of rare elegance.”
-Elio Bussolino/Rockerilla (Italy)
“A major trio statement.”
– Matt Micucci/Jazziz
“Haidu’s touch on both of these is exquisite, an adroit expression of the melodic threads, weaving them into magic.”
– Dan McClenaghan/AllAboutJazz 4½ star review and Best of 2021 List
“With this powerhouse lineup, Haidu effectively creates his own incarnation of Jarrett’s legendary “Standards Trio” with Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette.”
– Jackson Sinnenberg/Jazz Times
Released May 7, 2021
THE BOOK:
DOCTONE is a detailed account of Kirkland’s development into the iconic jazz pianist of the late 20th century. It examines his unique talent and remarkable story while reflecting on the health and personal factors which simultaneously fueled his gift and limited his body of work. Kenny Kirkland’s story is told through historic interviews with Sting, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Delfeayo Marsalis, Billy Hart, Frank Kirkland, and others.