Middle Eastern Sweet Sadness

Alireza Ghahremani

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Middle Eastern Sweet Sadness - 2026

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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.

In April 2026, his new album Middle Eastern Sweet Sadness was released through the same London-based label, expanding his cross-cultural musical approach through collaborations with international musicians.

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.

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Refuge Worldwide Radio- Feature in podcast (Germany – 2025)

On 17 March 2025, Alireza Ghahremnai appeared as a featured artist on Timcheh & Friends, a curated music programme broadcast by Refuge Worldwide Radio, a Berlin-based platform recognised for promoting grassroots initiatives and showcasing independent and experimental music from around the world. The episode formed part of a special Spring Show dedicated to music from […]

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A Fresh Breath of Jazz in Spring of Shiraz: Alireza Ghahremani at Shiraz Jazz Week 2025

“At Owrsi Cultural Magazine, we believe in observing the world through the lens of art.” In spring 2025, we joined the vibrant community of musicians in Shiraz during a powerful celebration of contemporary music: Shiraz Jazz Week, held from April 26 to 29 at the Shiraz Café Theatre. Organized with the support of independent artists […]

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

While musicians and bands are increasingly focused on releasing singles and, at most, EPs, great albums have become rare gems to discover. Alireza Ghahremani’s “Zaranjee” is among them; a jazz album that preserves its Iranian identity while embracing global trends in contemporary jazz. Beehype – Best Albums of 2024 – Iran >> Link for more […]

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