BOUSTAN, Ali:

   Born in Tehran (1969), started playing the Setar at the age of 14 by Mohammad Firouzi and studied the theories of Iranian Music under the supervision of Mohammad Reza Lotfi , Parviz Meshkatian and Ahmad Ebadi. 
  From 1989 he continued his advance level studies in playing Setar with Hossein Alizadeh and very soon assisted his Teacher by acting as a graphic designer for his educational books and albums , as well as a  Setar and Oud player in Alizadeh's Albums and Live performances.  
  In 1990 he graduated from the Tehran Azad University in Graphic Designing. Ali, a member of "International Advertising Association" and a professional Graphic Designer, is also responsible for designing Hermes'  product covers and advertising campaign. Ali is a member of the Ham Avayan Ensemble (Hossein Alizadeh), Nour Ensemble and had also on stage experiences with Jivan Gasparyan, Alain Brunet Jazz Orchestra and Bazar Bla in Tehran.

Released works (Hermes Records):
Qeshm Island, Paris-Tehran Project, Endless Vision, Spring in Niavaran, Alba (Nour
Ensemble)