Neta Raanan

Neta Raanan is a tenor saxophonist and composer raised in New Jersey. She was inspired by the iconic images of jazz legends like Thelonious Monk and Lester Young that adorned the walls of record stores in New York during her youth. In 2024, she released her debut album, "Unforeseen Blossom," which showcases her unique storytelling through music. Raanan has performed extensively in the New York City jazz scene, collaborating with notable musicians such as Robert Vega and Thorbjorn Stefanson. Her work blends nostalgic harmonies with contemporary improvisational techniques, reflecting her deep connection to the jazz tradition.

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Robert Vega Maliq Wynn

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Upcoming Shows

Fri, Oct 16 8:00 PM

Altus

Bar Bayeux

Bar Bayeux · Fri, Oct 16 · 8:00 PM & 9:30 PM

Dave Adewumi (Trumpet) · Nathan Reising (Alto Saxophone) · Neta Raanan (Tenor Saxophone) · Isaac Levien (Bass) · Ryan Sands (Drums)

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Past Shows

Tue, Sep 29

Neta Raanan Quintet

Ornithology

Ornithology · Tue, Sep 29

Neta Raanan (Saxophone) · Robert Vega (Trumpet) · Noam Borns (Piano) · Thorbjorn Stefanson (Bass) · Maliq Wynn (Drums)

Sat, Sep 26

Neta Raanan

Close Up

Close Up · Sat, Sep 26

Neta Raanan (Saxophone) · Robert Vega (Trumpet) · David Leon (Saxophone) · Joe Melnicove (Flute) · John Hebert (Bass) · Kayvon Gordon (Drums)

Tue, Sep 15

Festival of New Trumpet Music

Altus

Close Up

Close Up · Tue, Sep 15

Dave Adewumi (Trumpet) · Isaac Levien (Bass) · Nathan Reising (Alto Saxophone) · Neta Raanan (Tenor Saxophone)

Sun, Sep 13

Jam Session

Set and Session: Jonas Esser

Close Up

Close Up · Sun, Sep 13

Jonas Esser (Drums) · Neta Raanan (Saxophone) · Evan Main (Piano) · Thorbjorn Stefanson (Bass)

Wed, Aug 26

Tyrone Allen II Quartet

Bar Bayeux

Bar Bayeux · Wed, Aug 26

Tyrone Allen II (Bass) · Neta Raanan (Tenor Saxophone) · Lex Korten (Keyboards) · Kayvon Gordon (Drums)

Sat, Aug 15

Jam Session

Set and Session: Neta Raanan

Close Up

Close Up · Sat, Aug 15

Neta Raanan (Saxophone) · Robert Vega (Trumpet) · Esteban Castro (Piano) · Thorbjorn Stefanson (Bass) · Kayvon Gordon (Drums)

Mon, Jun 22

Modern Drum Leaders Series: Phillip Santos

Cafe Ornithology

Cafe Ornithology · Mon, Jun 22

Phillip Santos (Drums) · Neta Raanan (Saxophone) · Steve Cardenas (Guitar) · Michael Gilbert (Bass)

Wed, Jun 17

Altus

Close Up

Close Up · Wed, Jun 17

Dave Adewumi (Trumpet) · Neta Raanan (Saxophone) · Nathan Reising (Saxophone) · Isaac Levien (Bass) · Ryan Sands (Drums)

Tue, Jun 9

Giuseppe Cucchiara

Ornithology

Ornithology · Tue, Jun 9

Giuseppe Cucchiara (Bass) · Jason Charos (Trumpet) · Alexandra Ridout (Trumpet) · Neta Raanan (Tenor Saxophone) · Nicola Caminiti (Saxophone) · Saul Dautch (Baritone Saxophone) · Jack Kotze (Trombone) · Peter Lin (Trombone) · Emanuele Filippi (Piano) · Eviatar Slivnik (Drums)

Sun, Jun 7

Neta Raanan

Close Up

Close Up · Sun, Jun 7

Neta Raanan (Saxophone) · Robert Vega (Trumpet) · Noam Borns (Keyboards) · Thorbjorn Stefanson (Bass) · Maliq Wynn (Drums)

Wed, Jun 3

John Hébert Quartet

Bar Bayeux

Bar Bayeux · Wed, Jun 3

John Hebert (Bass) · Neta Raanan (Tenor Saxophone) · Jonathan Finlayson (Trumpet) · Ches Smith (Drums)

Sat, May 30

Neta Raanan

Ornithology

Ornithology · Sat, May 30

Neta Raanan (Tenor Saxophone) · Robert Vega (Trumpet) · Yvonne Rogers (Piano) · Thorbjorn Stefanson (Bass) · Maliq Wynn (Drums)

Sun, May 24

Neta Raanan

Close Up

Close Up · Sun, May 24

Neta Raanan (Saxophone) · Robert Vega (Trumpet) · Noam Borns (Keyboards) · Thorbjorn Stefanson (Bass) · Maliq Wynn (Drums)

Sat, May 23

Tyrone Allen II Quartet

Smalls Jazz Club

Smalls Jazz Club · Sat, May 23

Tyrone Allen II (Bass) · Neta Raanan (Tenor Saxophone) · Lex Korten (Piano) · Kayvon Gordon (Drums)

Fri, May 22

Tyrone Allen II Quartet

Smalls Jazz Club

Smalls Jazz Club · Fri, May 22

Tyrone Allen II (Bass) · Neta Raanan (Tenor Saxophone) · Lex Korten (Piano) · Kayvon Gordon (Drums)

Fri, May 15

Joe Melnicove

Ornithology

Ornithology · Fri, May 15

Joe Melnicove (Flute) · Neta Raanan (Saxophone) · Thorbjorn Stefanson (Bass) · Yali Shimoni (Drums)

Sun, May 10

Neta Raanan

Close Up

Close Up · Sun, May 10

Neta Raanan (Saxophone) · Robert Vega (Trumpet) · Noam Borns (Keyboards) · Thorbjorn Stefanson (Bass) · Maliq Wynn (Drums)

Sun, Apr 26

Neta Raanan

Close Up

Close Up · Sun, Apr 26

Neta Raanan (Saxophone) · Robert Vega (Trumpet) · Noam Borns (Piano) · Thorbjorn Stefanson (Bass) · Maliq Wynn (Drums)

Sun, Apr 5

Neta Raanan

Close Up

Close Up · Sun, Apr 5

Neta Raanan (Saxophone) · Robert Vega (Trumpet) · Noam Borns (Piano) · Michael Gilbert (Bass) · Maliq Wynn (Drums)

Sun, Mar 29

Neta Raanan

Close Up

Close Up · Sun, Mar 29

Neta Raanan (Saxophone) · Robert Vega (Trumpet) · Noam Borns (Keyboards) · Michael Gilbert (Bass) · Angus Mason (Drums)

Fri, Mar 27

Plaster Saint

Bar Bayeux

Bar Bayeux · Fri, Mar 27

Plaster Saint · Sebastien Ammann · Jeff Davis (Drums) · Michael Bates (Bass) · Neta Raanan (Tenor Saxophone) · Justin Mullens (French Horn)

Wed, Mar 25

Tyrone Allen II Quartet ft. Neta Raanan | Kayvon Gordon | Lex Korten

Bar Lunatico

Bar Lunatico · Wed, Mar 25

Neta Raanan (Tenor Saxophone) · Lex Korten (Piano) · Tyrone Allen II (Bass) · Kayvon Gordon (Drums)

Thu, Mar 19

Sam Yahel/Kresten Osgood Quartet

Smalls Jazz Club

Smalls Jazz Club · Thu, Mar 19

Sam Yahel (Piano) · Neta Raanan (Tenor Saxophone) · Kresten Osgood (Drums) · Rick Rosato (Bass)

Sun, Mar 15

Neta Raanan

Close Up

Close Up · Sun, Mar 15

Neta Raanan (Saxophone) · Robert Vega (Trumpet) · Noam Borns (Keyboards) · Michael Gilbert (Bass) · Maliq Wynn (Drums)

Fri, Mar 13

Tyrone Allen Ii

Close Up

Close Up · Fri, Mar 13

Tyrone Allen II (Bass) · Aidan Lombard (Trumpet) · Neta Raanan (Saxophone) · Samantha Feliciano (Harp) · Lex Korten (Piano) · Abe Nouri (Synthesizers) · Kayvon Gordon (Drums)

Thu, Mar 12

Tyrone Allen Ii

Close Up

Close Up · Thu, Mar 12

Tyrone Allen II (Bass) · Aidan Lombard (Trumpet) · Neta Raanan (Saxophone) · Samantha Feliciano (Harp) · Lex Korten (Piano) · Abe Nouri (Synthesizers) · Kayvon Gordon (Drums)

Thu, Mar 5

Neta Raanan Quintet

The Jazz Gallery

The Jazz Gallery · Thu, Mar 5

Neta Raanan (Tenor Saxophone) · Robert Vega (Trumpet) · Noam Borns (Piano, Keyboards) · Maliq Wynn (Drums) · Michael Gilbert (Bass)

Sun, Feb 22

Neta Raanan

Close Up

Close Up · Sun, Feb 22

Neta Raanan (Saxophone)