Trumpeter, composer and educator Cyrus Nabipoor splits his time between New Orleans and his hometown of Portland, OR.  He speaks through the horn with an earnest & distinctive voice which soars over a unique style of crossover-jazz. 

    Cyrus has been a featured artist at the PDX Jazz Fest, Cathedral Park Fest, Montavilla Jazz Fest, New Orleans French Quarter Fest, and Instigation Fest. He has had several works commissioned by Portland Jazz Composer’s Ensemble. In addition to leading his own group, Cyrus is a member/collaborator of Reb & The Good News, Noruz, Korgy & Bass and Puddletown Stompers. He has had the pleasure of working with artist such as Jamison Ross, Elle King, Tarriona “Tank” Ball, Nicky Youre, James Singleton, Jason Marsalis, Steve Masakowski, Mike Dillon, Stanton Moore, Larry Sieberth, Alan Jones, Dan Balmer, Nicole McCabe & more. Cyrus has produced horn tracks for artists including Nicky Youre, Peach Tree Rascals, Clubhouse, and David Hugo.

    As an educator Cyrus is on faculty at Loyola University New Orleans, is an Artist-in-Residence at multiple Portland Public High Schools, and runs a private studio.

    Born and raised in Portland OR, Cyrus Nabipoor began playing trumpet at age 11. He wanted to play the trombone, but it wouldn’t fit on his bike. As an adolescent he studied with Derek Sims & Alan Jones. Cyrus 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.