Eldar Djangirov facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eldar Djangirov
Background information
Birth name	Eldar E. Djangirov
Born	(1987-01-28) January 28, 1987 (age 38) Frunze, Kyrgyz SSR, Soviet Union
Origin	United States
Genres	Jazz
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1996–present

Eldar Djangirov, born on January 28, 1987, is a super talented American jazz pianist. He is often known simply as Eldar. He started playing piano at a very young age and quickly became famous for his amazing skills.

Eldar's Early Life

Eldar was born in Bishkek, which was part of the Soviet Union at the time. His mom, Tatiana, was a piano teacher, and his dad, Emil, was a professor. His family moved to Kansas City, Missouri, when he was 10 years old. Later, during his teenage years, he also lived in San Diego, California.

Eldar's Amazing Career

How Eldar Started Playing Piano

Eldar began playing the piano when he was just three years old. The first song he remembers learning was "C Jam Blues". He also took classical piano lessons. When he was nine, a jazz fan named Charles McWhorter "discovered" him playing at a festival in Siberia. This led his family to move to Kansas City, Missouri, which is famous for its jazz music history.

Becoming a Young Star

Even before he was a teenager, Eldar was known as a child prodigy. A child prodigy is someone who is incredibly talented at a very young age. When he was only 12, he appeared on a famous radio show called Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland. He was the youngest person ever to be on her show!

Eldar went to different schools, including the Interlochen Center for the Arts when he was a young teenager. Later, he studied at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music.

Eldar's Unique Piano Style

Eldar's way of playing the piano is known for being incredibly skilled and musical. One music reviewer even said his control of the instrument was "beyond staggering."

When he was 18, Eldar signed with Sony Music and released five albums. One of his albums, "Re-imagination," was even nominated for a GRAMMY Award! He has traveled all over the world, performing in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Eldar on TV and Stage

Eldar has been compared to many famous jazz pianists like Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson. He has performed at the Grammy Awards telecast, which is a huge honor for a jazz artist. You might have also seen him on TV shows like Conan O'Brien, CBS Saturday Early Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and CBS Sunday Morning.

Eldar's Personal Life

As of 2007, Eldar lived in New York City.

Eldar's Music Albums

Albums as the Main Artist

Eldar has released many albums where he is the main artist. Here are some of them:

Albums as a Guest Musician

Eldar has also played piano on albums for other artists: