Noah Franche-Nolan

Noah Franche-Nolan is a **Juno-Nominated Canadian pianist, improviser, composer, and producer** who's built an impressive career blending jazz, classical, and experimental music across multiple creative disciplines. Based in Vancouver, BC, he leads the Noah Franche-Nolan Trio alongside bassist Jodi Proznick and drummer Nicholas Bracewell, and also serves as the rhythm section for the Indo-Jazz Fusion group Raagaverse. His musical journey includes studying at the University of Toronto with acclaimed performers like David Braid and John Hollenbeck, and he's released numerous albums including the trio record "Within the Stream" and his more recent release "Rose-Anna."

Beyond his work as a performer, Franche-Nolan is deeply invested in cross-disciplinary collaboration and film scoring—he's composed live scores for projects like the 1922 silent film "Häxan" and created soundtracks for documentaries and theatrical productions. He's also an active educator, teaching jazz piano at Vancouver Community College and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's School of Music, while co-running Signal Chain Records with guitarist Dan Pitt. His artistic philosophy centers on merging emotional authenticity with musical sophistication, whether he's performing at Canadian jazz festivals, creating electro-acoustic experimental work, or collaborating on innovative projects that blur the lines between genres.

Genres

Jazz

Experimental

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Fusion Music

Improvisational

Latest Release

Rose-Anna

Noah Franche-Nolan

Album - 11 Tracks - Released November 7, 2025