Noah Baerman (born March 6, 1975) is an American jazz pianist and educator best known in

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's jazz circles.

Early life and education

Baerman was born in

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. He earned a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in jazz studies from

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. During college, Baerman was mentored by

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Career

Baerman has released nine studio albums and collaborated with prominent jazz musicians, including

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, Nadje Noordhuis, Linda May Han Oh, Ike Sturm, Jimmy Greene,

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, Warren Smith, and others. He has appeared on ''

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''. Although primarily a jazz musician, Baerman has done occasional work in

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, R&B, and

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Personal life

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.

References

External links

Noah Baerman Jazz site
American jazz pianists American male jazz pianists Wesleyan University faculty People with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome Jazz musicians from Connecticut People from Middletown, Connecticut Musicians from New Haven, Connecticut Rutgers University alumni 1975 births Living people {{US-jazz-pianist-stub