Cyrus Nabipoor

Wichita Lineman (Jimmy Webb 1968) is, for my money, one of the greatest songs ever written.

It doesn’t align with any of the most common song themes, yet it’s full of romanticism and the bittersweet pain of human existence.

Musically, it’s one of the strangest pop songs I’ve encountered. The form & harmony defy conventions, but it all goes down incredibly smoothly.

It’s no surprise that artists such as myself continue to be compelled to engage with it, despite the countless renditions already in existence. The song is immortal and timeless, and therefor is immune to being “done to death”.

As for our rendition,
The 5/8 interlude is primarily Garrett Baxter’s conception, his bassline being the foundation that we sculpted the rest of the parts around. The harmonic alterations are Jack Radsliff’s. Micah Hummel codified the rhythm scheme. I didn’t really do much other than gather the people, bring the song in, and play as beautifully as I’m able.

Saturday, May 2nd @ The 1905! Cyrus Nabipoor’s Quiet Hours featuring Garrett Baxter & Danny Austin-Manning

Tickets available now at the1905jazz.club

Photo by Kiran Raphael

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Live Concert: Cyrus Nabipoor Quartet - Live @ The PAC - Oregon Coast Council for the Arts Cyrus Nabipoor Quartet Live @ The PAC 7:30pm Saturday, April 11 Cool, lyrical New Orleans influence meets gritty, modern jazz in one incredible evening of soaring trumpet melodies, heavy grooves, and fearless improvisation. Cyrus Nabipoor delivers a bold and singular expression of American music —...

Saturday, April 4 @ The 1905! Tickets in bio

New monthly series! ‘Quiet Hours’ @ Rose City Book Pub every third Sunday. 8pm, free.
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Quiet Hours explores the depths of simplicity.
Guided by the traditions of Folk and American Songbook, the music is introspective and circular, the performance soft and warm. The audience is invited inside to partake in Quiet Hours.

(usually) featuring Sam Weber (guitar), Danny Austin-Manning (drums) & Garrett Baxter (bass)

Back at the tomorrow (Friday March 6) with the Quartet!

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Tickets in bio

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Cyrus Nabipoor returns to The 1905 Thursday, January 22nd! Tix on sale now

Debuting a new project this month! Some new songs, some very old songs that never had a home. Exploring the depths of simplicity.

Cyrus Nabipoor’s Quiet Hours
Monday, January 26th
Rose City Book Pub
8pm
$10 suggested

Featuring Sam Weber, Garrett Baxter & Danny Austin-Manning

Releasing music in a thoughtful and intentional way takes a lot of time & effort! Staying regular with it can be a challenge. A few years ago, I promised myself that I would release something every year. So far I’ve kept my word. 1 EP & 1 single in 2025. Full album coming in 2026 I PROMISE.