Christian Nourijanian is a New York–based pianist, keyboardist, organist, and private music educator. He holds a BFA from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, an M.M. from the Manhattan School of Music, and an Ed.M. in Music Education from Columbia University’s Teachers College.

He has performed live with artists including Justin Jesso, Gavin Turek, Mike Wartella, St. Lucia, Questlove, Richie Cannata (Billy Joel), Spencer Ludwig, Skout, Ricky Byrd (Joan Jett and the Blackhearts), Max Weinberg, Arlissa, Blu DeTiger, Juliana Madrid, and Mree. Since 2024, Christian has been a band member of Hank Azaria & the EZ Street Band, playing Hammond organ and touring with them. He has also recorded with Holiday 87, The Knocks, and Raye Zaragoza, and opened for 50 Cent.

Christian has performed at legendary New York and national venues including the Apollo Theater, Irving Plaza, Brooklyn Bowl, Webster Hall, Blue Note Jazz Club, Bowery Ballroom, Music Hall of Williamsburg, and Joe’s Pub. He has appeared on national television on LIVE with Kelly and Mark and The Today Show, as well as at Art Basel Miami, Summerfest, the Calgary Stampede, and the grand opening of the Virgin Hotel NYC. He has also completed multiple tours with Gavin Turek, including a U.S. tour supporting Hayley Kiyoko.

A longtime member of the jazz organ trio Boat Band, Christian continues to work as a session musician, live performer, and private music teacher in New York. He is a Sequential artist and endorses Sequential synthesizers.

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