Noah Baerman (born March 6, 1975)[1] is an American jazz pianist and educator best known in Connecticut's jazz circles.[2]

Noah Baerman
Born (1975-03-06) March 6, 1975 (age 49)
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
GenresJazz
InstrumentsPiano

Early life and education

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Baerman was born in New Haven, Connecticut. He earned a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in jazz studies from Rutgers University. During college, Baerman was mentored by Kenny Barron.[3]

Career

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Baerman has released nine studio albums and collaborated with prominent jazz musicians, including Wayne Escoffery, Nadje Noordhuis, Linda May Han Oh, Ike Sturm, Jimmy Greene, Robin Eubanks, Warren Smith, and others.[4] He has appeared on Piano Jazz.[5] Although primarily a jazz musician, Baerman has done occasional work in gospel, soul music, R&B, and pop music.

Personal life

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Baerman has Ehlers–Danlos syndromes (EDS). The condition nearly led him to quit music at 28, though he decided against it. Baerman has since become an advocate for others diagnosed with EDS.[6]

References

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  1. ^ P4MU (2000-03-06). "Noah Baerman". P4MU. Retrieved 2022-07-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Pianist Noah Baerman's Art and Activism Overcome Adversity". Connecticut Public. 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
  3. ^ "(VIRTUAL) Conversation with Noah Baerman | Yale College Arts". collegearts.yale.edu. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
  4. ^ "Noah Baerman". noahjazz.com. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
  5. ^ "Noah Baerman – Resonant Motion". Retrieved 2022-07-02.
  6. ^ "Straight No Chaser - A Jazz Show: Podcast 428: A Conversation with Noah Baerman". straightnochaserjazz.libsyn.com. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
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