Updated: May 25, 2020
Born: July 12, 1960
Hilary Noble is woodwind player, Afro-Latin percussionist, composer and music educator living in the Boston area. He has performed all over the U.S, Europe, and in Puerto Rico. His music has been played on radio stations internationally and featured prominently on local programs such as WGBH’s “Eric in the Evening”, on which he has performed live with his band Enclave. In 2008 Enclave received a grant from Chamber Music America to compose an Afro-Cuban jazz suite: the resulting work was premiered live on WGBH and at the Jazz Gallery in New York City. Artists Hilary Noble has played and recorded with include Bobby Sanabria’s Ascención, Esperanza Spalding, John Santos, Ray Vega, Chris Washburne, Charles Neville, Bo Diddley, Eric Krasno, Entrain, Max Creek, Bob Moses, Robin Kenyatta, Clifford Thornton, and Alvin Queen.Tags
All About Jazz Articles
Album Review
- Corners of the Sky by Jack Bowers
- Enclave by Michael P. Gladstone
- Noble Savage by Jack Bowers
November 03, 2005
Hilary Noble & Rebecca Cline appearing at the 3rd Annual Nuyorican...
October 17, 2005
Big Bang (Tonight) Hilary Noble & Rebecca Cline + Richie Hart Trio...
September 28, 2005
Zoho Music Double Header Hilary Noble & Rebecca Cline + Richie Hart...
November 13, 2002
Dino Govoni And Hilary Noble Lead The New Big-City Jazz Sounds Of The...
Primary Instrument
Saxophone, tenor
Location
Boston
Willing to teach
Beginner to advanced
Credentials/Background
Tenured teacher at Boston Public Schools, taught World Music at Art Institute of New England, accompanist at Boston Conservatory/Berklee College of Music.
Clinic/Workshop Information
Have conducted clinics on percussion of the African Diaspora and Afro-Latin music.

voice / vocals

saxophone, soprano

saxophone, soprano

trombone

trumpet

percussion

piano

drums

trumpet

guitar

piano

piano

piano

guitar

voice / vocals
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saxophone, tenor

congas

saxophone, tenor

saxophone, baritone

percussion

saxophone

saxophone, tenor

saxophone, tenor

congas

drums