Taimoor-Band Jazz Band from Washington, DC

From working in small groups in clubs and restaurants to leading his own band in Europe and US, guitarist and composer, Taimoor Saeedi continues to establish himself in the music scene. He has made numerous appearances at top venues such as Joseph Meyerhouf Hall, Strathmore Hall, Smithsonian Arts Museum, Blues Alley, DC International Film Festival, Dusseldorf Jazz Festival to name a few. His 2009 CD "Eastern Sweet", featuring original compositions for trio and quintet, has been aired on many of jazz radio stations across the nation as well as abroad. He released his first album, "Sounds of Latin American Guitar", in 1994 featuring solo classical guitar and as a recording artist,has appeared on recordings by other artists including "Kindred spirits". As a professional guitarist, Taimoor works with some of Washington's finest musicians in a number of different projects. His jazz trio, featuring guitar/bass/percussion present everything from lyrical ballads to hard driving and upbeat grooves. Influenced by classics, his ensemble of violin,clarinet,flute/guitar/bass produce an exciting array of acoustic performances. They are recognized for their wide variety of repertoire ranging from jazz standards to swing to Brazilian, latin and contemporary pop tunes with new arrangements. Taimoor is a graduate of New England Conservatory, one of the world's most prestigious music schools and teaches guitar at Northern Virginia Community College.