Alireza Ghahremani is an Iranian jazz guitarist, composer, and music producer based in Iran. He began his musical journey as a child, learning classical music before exploring Iranian traditional music, starting with the violin during his school years and switch to Classical Guitar in age of 13. Over time, his artistry evolved, leading him to embrace new directions in jazz and world music. His compositions are deeply influenced by Iranian folk culture, poetry, and storytelling, interwoven with the vibrant rhythms of Latin jazz.

Alireza released his debut album, “ZARANJEE,” by Vaak Records at October 2024. On this record he collaborates with renowned international musicians, including Amir Darabi on Piano (Iran), Patrick Simard on drums (Canada), Kan Yanabel on Percussion (China) Arif Mirbaghi on Bass (Iranian-Canadian), Mahan Mohammadi on Trumpet (Iran). 

ZARANJEE was nominated by Beehype as one of the “Best Albums of 2024” from Iran, selected among entries from 81 countries around the world.

In 2018, Alireza and his band, Trio-Re were invited to perform at the Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF2018) in India, where their performance was highly praised by audiences and the press.

In 2016, he completed an online course in jazz improvisation with the legendary Gary Burton through the Berklee College of Music.

He collaborates with several music ensembles, including Trio-Re, Zeemaa, Vineh, and the Jazz House Ensemble. Alireza also has extensive experience composing music for film and theater, as well as conducting music workshops. In addition to his compositional achievements, Alireza has dedicated many years to teaching music, inspiring and mentoring countless students. His work as an educator reflects his commitment to nurturing talent and preserving cultural heritage.

Awards & Acknowledgments

2018: Michaela Rabitsch & Robert Pawlik – Jazz Workshop. (ÖKF – Austrian Cultural Forum Tehran)

2018: Joerg Leichtfried – Jazz Piano Harmony Workshop. (ÖKF – Austrian Cultural Forum Tehran)

2017: Cenk Erdogan – Fretless Guitar and Turkish Music Workshop. (Hatra Music Institute, Tehran)

2017: Julian Adam Pajzs – Jazz Guitar Workshop. (ÖKF – Austrian Cultural Forum Tehran)

2016: Jazz and Improvisation Course by Gary Burton. (Berklee Online)

2014: Andreas Waelti & Vladimir Shostakovich – Rhythm in Jazz Workshop. (ÖKF – Austrian Cultural Forum Tehran)

2008: Martin Harms & Michael Kahr – Jazz and Improvisation Workshop. (ÖKF – Austrian Cultural Forum Tehran)

2009: 1st Place in Jazz and Blues Guitar Competition. (Art Cultural Forum, Iran)

International Activities

2025: Appear on radio show on Refuge Worldwide, Timcheh & friends, 3^rd episode.

2024: Composed the movie soundtrack for An Ode on An Elegy or Azureish, directed by Soroush Marouf (Paris).

2024: Zaranjee’ Nominated for Beehype’s “Best Music from Around the World – Best Albums of 2024

2018: Performed with Trio-Re at the Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) – Jodhpur/Jaipur, India.

Other Activities & workshops

2025: Jazz Talks Workshop, The Art of Listening, Responding & Creating Together, Haydeh Changizian House Museum, Tehran

2020: Hosted the online workshop Music Production #1, in collaboration with “Patogh,” an online platform based in Germany.

2019: Conducted the online workshop Jazz & Improvise, in collaboration with “Patogh,” Germany.

2015: Hosted the 2nd Jazz and Improvisation session at Hatra Music Institute.

2014: Masterclass on Capoeira Music Analysis.

2013 – 2014: Organized the  1st Jazz Jam session at Hatra Music institute.

2009: Music Editor of the “Rhythm” Magazine.

Compositions for Theater & Cinema

2024: Composed the movie soundtrack for An Ode on An Elegy or Azureish, directed by Soroush Marouf (Paris).

2014: Composed music for the theater Red Roses June, written by Niusha Sadeghan.

2013: Composed music for the theater Lantanid-ha, written by Niusha Sadeghan & Milad Hosseini.

2012: Composed the soundtrack for the documentary Dialog, directed by Milad Hosseini.

2011: Composed music for the theater Azarmidokht, written by Milad Hosseini.

Appears On

2024: Dooro Nazdik – by Daal Band

2023: Hafiz – Duet with Makan Ashgevari

2023: Defiant Woman – by Shirin Majd Composed by Aso Kohzadi

2021: 5 Moods for Dirty Dishes by Arif Mirbaghi released march 2021 by Qame Feraq record label 

2021: Dupont/Helali by Arif Mirbaghi released march 2021 by Qame Feraq record label

2021: Jostojoo by Arif Mirbaghi released march 2021 by Qame Feraq record label 

2020: Memory – My name is love by Farvag (Arrangement)

2020: Window – Forough Farrokhzad by Aso Kohzadi and Elham Nami