Born in America and raised in both the US and Nepal, Pawan Benjamin's first calling was that of a visual artist. At a young age, however, Pawan took up the saxophone; and music has been the driving force for his artistic expression ever since. Pawan is adept in both jazz and Western music, as well as being versed in Nepali and Hindustani classical music. In 2010, Pawan earned a degree in Saxophone Performance from the Manhattan School of Music, where he had the chance to work with some of the most prominent names in jazz and world music.