Peter Haensel is a New York–based tenor saxophonist rooted in the hard-bop and post-bop tradition. A master’s graduate of the Eastman School of Music, he has held lead tenor positions in top ensembles including the Eastman Jazz Ensemble, National Jazz Workshop All-Star Jazz Ensemble, and the Manhattan Jazz Alliance. Haensel has performed at venues such as the Kennedy Center and Blues Alley, and studied with artists including Charles Pillow, David Pope, and George Coleman. The Peter Haensel Quartet delivers high-energy, interactive performances that honor the tradition while trying to push forward.