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Trumpeters · b. 1977

Amir ElSaffar

American musician

Born
8 October 1977
Chicago
Country
United States
Record labels
Pi Recordings
Discography
9 albums

Biography

Amir ElSaffar is a jazz musician who plays trumpet and voice. Amir ElSaffar was born on 8 October 1977 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Pi Recordings. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “Radif Suite” (2010) to “Inner Spaces” (2025).

Amir ElSaffar (born 1977 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist. His compositions combine jazz, classical, and traditional Arabic music.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Radif Suite 2010
Inana 2011
Two Rivers 2011
Crisis 2015
Sufia 2016
Alchemy 2017
Not Two 2017
The Other Shore 2021
Inner Spaces 2025

Also plays on

Albums where Amir ElSaffar is credited as a sideman

1996 Clark Terry Express — Clark Terry, Bob Lark, DePaul University Big Band brass
2007 Clark Terry: The Chicago Sessions 1995-96 — Clark Terry, DePaul University Big band, Bob Lark brass

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Amir ElSaffar play?

Amir ElSaffar is known for playing trumpet and voice.

When and where was Amir ElSaffar born?

Amir ElSaffar was born 8 October 1977 in Chicago.

What are Amir ElSaffar's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Radif Suite (2010), Inana (2011), Two Rivers (2011), Crisis (2015) and Sufia (2016).

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