On the heels of glowing reviews from national press, widespread streaming and radio play, and sold-out touring across the U.S., New York pianist Noah Haidu releases Standards III (Infinite Distances) on June 6, 2025.
“He has developed his own compelling brand of pianism,” declares The Wall Street Journal. Recent work has been hailed as “extraordinary” by Jazz Magazine, “really beautiful” by National Public Radio, and “stunning” by DownBeat. Indeed, it seems that audiences have caught up to the praise long bestowed upon this important voice in jazz – a multi-dimensional artist who combines modernism, soul, and swing into his own singular style.
This new album, the third installment in Haidu’s Standards series, continues his collaboration with legendary bassist Buster Williams and noted drummer Billy Hart while also debuting an equally impressive new band featuring Gervis Myles on bass and Charles Goold on drums, both rising stars in the New York scene.
The two trios explore imaginative interpretations, contemporary influences, and grooves so deep you could fall into them. Haidu’s clear, light touch renders variations on themes composed or inspired by Thad Jones, Richard Rodgers, Sammy Cahn, Dinah Washington, and Jerome Kern. Popular artists Chappell Roan and Stevie Wonder provide additional source material and inspiration, while the original “Slipstream,” a striking reinterpretation of the title track from Haidu’s debut album, holds its own alongside any standard.
Steve Wilson (alto saxophone), Peter Washington (bass), and Lewis Nash (drums) also join Haidu for "Slipstream." Whether collaborating with his elders or his peers, Standards III cements Haidu’s legacy leading arguably “the best trio performing today” (Robert Nicosia, Musicman Blog).
This third collection of standards continues to build on the buzz which has been growing around Haidu’s recording efforts in recent years. His Keith Jarrett tribute project Slowly garnered a rave from The Wall Street Journal and a spot in DownBeat’s Best Albums Of The Year issue. Noah’s ambitious multimedia deep-dive into the work of Kenny Kirkland found praise not just for his Kirkland tribute album Doctone but also the accompanying documentary short film and book he produced. It was an album of Haidu’s own heralded originals Infinite Distances, anchored by a six-part suite for quintet, which prompted DownBeat to hail him as an “innovative composer” in a four-and-a-half-star review.
Haidu will soon be recording his most personal album to date, as well as more music written and inspired by Kenny Kirkland.
With a remarkable talent for forging fluid collaboration among some of the most elite players in jazz alongside the up-and-coming next generation, any Noah Haidu Trio show is the embodiment of “three masters of the craft of trio playing, conjuring magic” (Jazzwise). Transcending expectations at every turn, Haidu “by now has his own unique approach…sounding buoyant and free, like a pent-up spirit released.” (Wall Street Journal).
Noah Haidu – 2025 Tour Dates
Catch acclaimed jazz pianist Noah Haidu live in an exciting series of trio, quartet, and special collaboration performances across the U.S., U.K., and Europe. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of artists including Gervis Myles, Charles Goold, Kevin Sun, Buster Williams, Lenny White, Nasheet Waits, and Randy Brecker.
Upcoming Performances:
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June 10 – Seattle, WA
The Royal Room (Presented by KNKX)
Noah Haidu Trio w/ Gervis Myles & Charles Goold -
July 9 – New York, NY
Smalls Jazz Club
Quartet w/ Kevin Sun -
July 17 – Weehawken, NJ
Linear Park
Noah Haidu Trio w/ Gervis Myles & Charles Goold -
July 18–19 – Hollywood, CA
Catalina Jazz Club
Noah Haidu | Buster Williams | Lenny White -
August 9 – New York, NY
The Django
Noah Haidu Quartet w/ Kevin Sun -
October 13 – London, UK
Pizza Express
Noah Haidu | Gervis Myles | Nasheet Waits -
October 15 – Paris, France
Jazz Sur Seine Festival @ Sunside-Sunset
Noah Haidu | Gervis Myles | Nasheet Waits -
October 18 – Phoenix, AZ
Ravenscroft Concert Hall
Noah Haidu | Randy Brecker | Gervis Myles | Charles Goold
Featuring music composed by and inspired by Kenny Kirkland
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