Claim: Aaron Diehl discovered his passion for jazz music when he attended the Interlochen Summer Camp wherein he was able to meet a piano prodigy, Eldar Djangirov—an American jazz pianist who began playing the instrument at three years old.
Evidence: He began studying classically at age 7 and discovered his passion for jazz music when attending Interlochen Summer Camp. There, he met piano prodigy Eldar Djangirov, who made a lasting impression on Diehl through his enthusiasm for Oscar Peterson and Art Tatum. Eldar Djangirov (born January 28, 1987), also known as Eldar, is an American jazz pianist. Eldar began playing the piano when he was three years old.