Saxophonist and composer, Hashem Assadullahi received his Bachelors of Music in Music Education from The University of Texas at Arlington in 2004 and his Masters of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of Oregon in 2007. Since first starting saxophone 18 years ago, Hashem has performed music ranging from classical concertos, to the big band repertoire of the swing era, to straight-ahead styles, to contemporary and avant-garde projects. In recent years he has had the privilege to perform with Ron Miles, Ben Monder, Tatsuya Nakatani, Wayne Horvitz, and Motown's The Platters. Currently residing in Eugene Oregon, Hashem leads several projects including the Duet^2 Ensemble, Tango Ensemble, his own standard trio but the flagship of his artistic projects is The Hashem Assadullahi Quintet. In addition to his quintet's release "The Strange Neighbor" (8bells 014), Hashem has had the opportunity to record with several ensembles, appearing on the albums "Live at Jo Fed's" with the Poisonous Birds (June 2008), "The Turning Point" with the Douglas Detrick Quintet (Bbells 016), and "Walking Across" (8Bells 017) with Anywhen along with guest appearances on several classical, rock and country projects. In addition to performing, Hashem has held teaching positions at various institutions including Mahidol University in Salaya, Thailand, Lane Community College, and the University of Oregon. Hashem frequently serves as a clinician and adjudicator across the United States and Southeast Asia.