

Noah Simpson Quartet
Thu, Jan 07

TICKETS $25 | ALL AGES
A dynamic presence in the Pacific Northwest jazz scene, Noah Simpson is a trumpet player, composer, and forward-thinking improviser whose modern approach to jazz is energetic, expressive, and deeply rooted in the tradition of Black American music. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Noah studied at Portland State University under the mentorship of George Colligan and Darrell Grant. Noah has performed with renowned musicians such as Bernard Purdie, Lewis Nash, Alex Acuna, Jaleel Shaw, Sean Jones, and Dennis Rowland. In addition he has also toured around the country with groups such as Ron Artis II, Climbing Poetree, and Taina Asili. Now a beloved fixture of Portland's vibrant jazz community, Noah continues to bring his distinctive voice and adventurous musical spirit to the stage.