“Mr. Sabbagh expresses himself with assurance, and his compositions, both supple and solid, captivate the listener. Equally important is the fact that the other members of the group are constantly on the lookout for the new and unexpected, both individually and collectively. […] Mr. Sabbagh avoids direct allusions to the saxophone's great masters. Instead, he develops a personal and sincere vocabulary, in a simple and effective way.”
– New York Times

Jerome Sabbagh, saxophonist and composer, was born in Paris in 1973 and has lived in New York since 1995. He prioritizes lyricism, tonal quality, and the pursuit of the perfect phrase. A saxophonist rooted in the jazz tradition and representative of the most eclectic and vibrant aspects of the contemporary New York scene, Sabbagh's style is marked by a deep commitment to melody. He offers a varied and cohesive musical landscape that oscillates between pop/rock and mysterious moods, always leaving ample room for improvisation. He was one of Paul Motian's last saxophonists, playing with him for a week at the Village Vanguard alongside Ben Monder. He has recorded twelve albums as a leader, including the highly acclaimed "Vintage," with Kenny Barron, and "Heart," with Al Foster, one of his final recordings. He has also recorded with Ben Street, Rodney Green, Daniel Humair, Jozef Dumoulin, Greg Tuohey and Johnathan Blake.