Kian Banihashemi

Born to Iranian parents in Chicago, Kian is currently studying Microbiology at the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo with the eventual goal of becoming an epidemiologist. Raised in the diverse community of Irvine, California, Kian has always been seeking new and exciting music from all over the world. It wasn’t until his sophomore year in high school that he became interested in jazz music; this initial interest in jazz soon became a fulltime passion. Although interested in the historical aspect of jazz, he endeavors to remain up-to-date with the latest jazz artists, releases and movements. Besides reading and writing about jazz, Kian has always been interested in the arts, history, traveling and the study of biology. He spends a lot of time on his travels attending concerts, looking for and picking jazz records to add to his collection.