British baritone and tenor saxophonist, composer and bandleader
Warm, story led contemporary jazz with distinctive baritone and tenor voices, expressive writing and
compelling live presence.
Hannah Horton is a British saxophonist and composer known for her warm sound, expressive writing and distinctive baritone voice. Her new album Stories on the Wind has brought strong recent support from Jazzwise, All About Jazz, Jazz FM and BBC Radio 3.
- Hailed as one to watch in 2026 by Jazzwise
- Praised by All About Jazz
- Selmer Artist
- Recent support from Jazz FM and BBC Radio 3
“Horton plays in the same league as those superstars” All About Jazz
Listen
Stories on the Wind
Private industry stream of the forthcoming album
Promotional video
A short introduction to Hannah’s sound, presence and artistic world.
Stories on the Wind is Hannah Horton’s forthcoming album of original music for quartet, shaped by memory, longing, love and finding one’s path. Warm, spacious and deeply personal, it brings together lyrical melody, emotional depth and strong rhythmic flow, with Hannah’s tenor and baritone saxophones at the centre.
- Released 22nd May 2026
- Swinging Cat Records
- Recorded at Red Kite Studio with Martin Levan (Barbara Thompsom, Neil Ardley, Lloyd Webber)
- Hannah Horton tenor & baritone saxophone, Sam Leak piano & orgam, Steve Taylor drums & percussion, Rob Statham electric bass
Education and creative leadership
Alongside her work as a performer and recording artist, Hannah leads J Steps, a youth jazz initiative focused on confidence, creativity and opening doors for the next generation of musicians. https://jsteps.co.uk/
Available for
- Festivals
- Jazz Clubs
- Concert series
- International collaborations
- Workshops
- Education projects
Contact
Nick Sleep: management.hannahhortonsax@gmail.com