BIJAN TAGHAVI- PIANIST, COMPOSER, EDUCATOR
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Changes (Bijan Taghavi)
original composition for "jazz piano trio" as featured on TrioGram's debut album, TrioGram.

"Changes" is a waltz I wrote to depict the general changes of life. Written during the pandemic, I wrote this as a tribute to my mentor, Robert Estrin who dealt with a lot of changes in his life as a result of the pandemic and was prompted to move from Arizona to Ohio. Musically this is depicted by the several moving chord changes and key centers in the tune.
Homage (Bijan Taghavi)
original composition for "studio orchestra":
  • String Orchestra (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Bass)
  • Woodwinds (2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons)
  • Harp
  • Glockenspiel
  • Jazz Trio (Piano, Bass, Drums)
Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen)
arranged & orchestrated for "studio orchestra":
  • String Orchestra (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Bass)
  • Woodwings (2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons)
  • Brass (4 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones)
  • Tuba
  • Harp
  • Percussion (Timpani, Glockenspiel)
New Reality (Bijan Taghavi)
original composition for big band
  • 5 Saxes (Soprano, Alto, 2 Tenor, Bass Clarinet/Bari Sax)
  • 4 Trombones (3 Tenor, 1 Bass)
  • 4 Trumpets (3 Trumpets, 1 Flugel)
  • Rhythm Section (Piano, Bass, Drums)
One For Andy (Bijan Taghavi)
original composition for Jazz Quintet:
  • Trumpet
  • Tenor Sax
  • Piano
  • Bass
  • Drums
Temerarious (Bijan Taghavi)
original composition for Jazz Quintet:
  • Alto Sax, Trombone, Piano, Bass, Drums
Triste (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
arranged & orchestrated for string quartet:
  • Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello

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  • About
  • Media
    • Pianist
    • Educator
    • Composer/Arranger
    • Articles
  • Calendar
    • Upcoming Performances
    • Past Performances
  • Educator
    • Video Submission Lessons
    • Testimonials
  • Transcriptions
    • Bijan Taghavi
    • Bill Evans
    • Kenny Barron
    • Barry Harris
    • Hank Jones
    • Herbie Hancock
    • Oscar Peterson
  • Lesson Videos & PDFs
    • Comping >
      • Group Comping Voicings Overview
      • Jazz Piano Comping EXPLAINED!
      • 2 Tips Comping For Vocalists
      • Chromatic Approach
    • Harmony >
      • Create Chords From ANY Scale (Barry Harris)
      • How To Create Inner Voice Movement
      • How to REHARMONIZE Jazz Standards
      • Barry Harris Round Midnight Reharmonization
    • Improv >
      • Barry Harris Passport (Blues) Improv Analysis
      • Oscar Peterson Take The A Train Transcription Analysis
      • Kenny Barron Autumn Leaves Melody Transcription Analysis
      • Rhythm Changes Improv Ideas (Bijan Transcription)
      • Rhythmic Motifs in Jazz Improvisation
      • Chordal Improvisation
      • Chordal Improvisation Part 2
      • Jazz Improv - How to Play OUTSIDE
    • Piano Technique >
      • 3 Piano Technique Tips - Lessons From Robert Estrin
      • How to Play FAST
      • Subtractions Practice Technique (for Syncopation & Hand Independence)
      • Crossed-Hands Piano Technique (Chick Corea's Matrix)
    • Composition/Arranging >
      • 3 Ways to Use Counterpoint in Jazz
      • 3 Tips When Comping an AABA Tune
      • Jazz Trio Intro EXPLAINED
  • Press
    • Interviews
    • Quotes
    • EPK
  • Contact