A Swingin’ Holiday with the Sarah Hanahan Quartet

Acclaimed alto saxophonist Sarah Hanahan brings her dynamic quartet to Caffè Vivace for a festive evening of soulful, swinging jazz. The program blends Hanahan’s original music and beloved jazz standards with holiday favorites inspired by Vince Guaraldi, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, and more. Warm, spirited, and steeped in the jazz tradition, this special seasonal performance celebrates the many sounds of the holiday

Sarah Hanahan is an emerging jazz saxophonist based in New York City and a leading voice in the world of 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 Jazz greats like Abraham Burton, Nat Reeves, Steve Davis, Billy Drummond, and Marc Cary. Her distinctive style blends tradition with innovation, earning recognition for her dynamic performances and compelling musical voice.

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

In addition to performing in NYC, 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.

Her debut album, Among Giants, is out now, receiving a 5-star review in Downbeat Magazine

and included in their list of Best Albums of the Year for 2024. The album highlights Sarah's bold and expressive sound, featuring a powerhouse rhythm section of Marc Cary, Nat Reeves, and Jeff “Tain” Watts.

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

of jazz 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.

Ticket price is $23-$33 per person.

If the total amount of beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum, a $20 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set.

Important Notices:

If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resale your seats with no refund.

Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.