Cyrus Nabipoor Quartet
Live @ The PAC
7:30pm Saturday, April 11
Cool, lyrical New Orleans influence meets gritty, modern jazz in one incredible evening of soaring trumpet melodies, heavy grooves, and fearless improvisation. Cyrus Nabipoor delivers a bold and singular expression of American music — cutting edge, yet steeped in tradition. Known for unmistakable originals and unique covers, Cyrus presents a deeply emotional and energetic performance.
A distinctive voice both on the horn and in his writing, Cyrus Nabipoor’s singular sound has garnered him international acclaim. He has been a featured festival artist at PDX Jazz, Cathedral Park, Montavilla Jazz, Mt. Hood Jazz, New Orleans French Quarter, and Chicago Instigation. To date, he has released 3 albums under his own name, and collaborated on numerous more. In addition to his self-titled work, Cyrus runs the Puddletown Stompers, is a member of Reb & The Good News, and works as a freelance trumpeter & music director.
An in-demand composer/arranger, Cyrus has had several works commissioned by Portland Jazz Composer’s Ensemble. Cyrus has produced horn tracks for major artists including Nicky Youre, Grace Enger, Maggie Koerner, Peach Tree Rascals, and David Hugo. He has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with a wide variety of artists including Jamison Ross, Elle King, Tarriona “Tank” Ball, Wess “Warmdaddy” Anderson, James Singleton, Jason Marsalis, Steve Masakowski, Mike Dillon, Stanton Moore, Amina Scott & Nicole McCabe.
Born and raised in Portland OR, Cyrus began his studies with Derek Sims & Alan Jones. He holds a B.M. from Loyola University New Orleans, where he graduated magna cum laude and was awarded outstanding undergraduate in both Jazz and Brass. While at Loyola, he studied with Nick Volz, Tony Dagradi and Jimbo Walsh. In 2015, Cyrus was awarded the International Trumpet Guild Jazz Scholarship. Cyrus has served on faculty at Loyola University New Orleans. He is an artist-in-residence at multiple Portland Public Schools, and runs a private trumpet studio.
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