Undercurrent
Armen is featured in the inaugural issue of the music periodical, Undercurrent. Armennalbandian.com will post the article in the press section soon!
Friday, April 28, 2006
Thursday, April 27, 2006
A Big Thank You
Armen wants to extend a big thank you to everyone that made Rhythms of Art: New Armenian Folk Songs a great success. As a result of many requests, performances from tonight's concert will be made available on armennalbandian.com courtesy of Blacksmith Brother Music in the coming weeks. Stay connected.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Take Your Pick
Three Armen Nalbandian events in two days:
Don't Miss These GREAT events!
Thursday @ The Fresno Art Museum's Bonner Auditorium 7pm (fresnoartmuseum.org)
Rhythms of Art w/ The Armen Nalbandian "ERUP" Trio w/ Kevin Hill, Eva Scow, & Armen.
Thursday @ The Severance Building 8pm (http://www.myspace.com/artfresno)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest...music by Armen Nalbandian dir by S. Eric Day
Friday @ Veni Vidi Vici 11pm (http://fresnohub.com/veni-vidi-vici.html)
The Armen Nalbandian "Experiment" w/ Kevin Hill, Ray Moore & Armen
Don't Miss These GREAT events!
Thursday @ The Fresno Art Museum's Bonner Auditorium 7pm (fresnoartmuseum.org)
Rhythms of Art w/ The Armen Nalbandian "ERUP" Trio w/ Kevin Hill, Eva Scow, & Armen.
Thursday @ The Severance Building 8pm (http://www.myspace.com/artfresno)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest...music by Armen Nalbandian dir by S. Eric Day
Friday @ Veni Vidi Vici 11pm (http://fresnohub.com/veni-vidi-vici.html)
The Armen Nalbandian "Experiment" w/ Kevin Hill, Ray Moore & Armen
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Eva Scow
The following link will take you to a new article on Eva Scow, who will be participating in this thursday's ROA concert at the Fresno Art Museum.
http://www.fresnobee.com/lifestyle/music/story/12090502p-12842362c.html
Eva on Armen:
"Armen’s knowledge and passion for music is very inspiring. His fresh approach to jazz and composition continues to set him apart from the others. I jump at every opportunity I get to play with him."
-Eva Scow
http://www.fresnobee.com/lifestyle/music/story/12090502p-12842362c.html
Eva on Armen:
"Armen’s knowledge and passion for music is very inspiring. His fresh approach to jazz and composition continues to set him apart from the others. I jump at every opportunity I get to play with him."
-Eva Scow
Monday, April 24, 2006
90.7 KFSR Membership Drive
Today, Armen appeared on 90.7 KFSR's Morning Jazz program to speak about the CD, Armen, and this thursday's concerts in addition to the current spring membership drive. In addition to the current promotional gifts from KFSR, Armen gave out countless copies to ALL new members of KFSR. Listen all week to not only receive a CD by becoming a member but also half and full year tickets to the ROA series. For more info visit KFSR.org.
Sunday, April 23, 2006
New Letter @ FAM.org
Check out the Fresno Art Museum's Rhythms of Art webpage for a new letter by Armen about the rest of this season's concerts.
http://fresnoartmuseum.org/cal_roa.php
http://fresnoartmuseum.org/cal_roa.php
Friday, April 21, 2006
Veni Vidi Vici Tonight!
Armen, Brian, and Kevin will be perfornming at Veni Vidi Vici tonight at 11pm. This is the trio's last performance for April...don't miss it!
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
The Quartet Returns
Hot off of the trio recording, Armen, Armen has decided to re-establish his quartet which features Kevin Hill, Brian Hamada, and Joe Lewis on cornet. The ensemble's musical focus will concentrate on the music of Booker Little and songs written inspired by the great trumpeter. The A.N. trio, "Experiment", and "ERUP" will still be regularly performing. Stay connected to find out when they will be doing their debut "Booker" performance.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Music for Arshile Gorky: New Armenian Folk Songs
Music for Arshile Gorky: New Armenian Folk Songs is title of the April 27th, 2006 Rhythms of Art concert at the Fresno Art Museum. The concert will feature musicians Kevin Hill and Eva Scow in a trio format with Armen in addition to rare solo piano performances by Armen. Don't miss this special concert!
For more on Arshile Gorky & Rhythms of Art please visit fresnoartmuseum.org
For more on Eva Scow please visit evascow.com
For more on Arshile Gorky & Rhythms of Art please visit fresnoartmuseum.org
For more on Eva Scow please visit evascow.com
Monday, April 17, 2006
90.7 KFSR Membership Drive
On Monday, April 24th at 9am Armen will be a guest on Morning Jazz with Joe Moore to participate with the station's Spring Membership Drive. Don't miss your opportunity to not only become a member of KFSR but to win free tickets to Armen's concert series as well as signed copies of the CD, Armen. For more information, please visit kfsr.org.
Sunday, April 16, 2006
This Friday!
Lots of activity to mention soon from Armen but for now...
Don't miss the trio w/ Hill and Hamada this friday at Veni Vidi Vici at 11pm. New songs and styles...
Don't miss the trio w/ Hill and Hamada this friday at Veni Vidi Vici at 11pm. New songs and styles...
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Armen's Discography
A common question for armennalbandian.com
"Are there any other recordings that Armen plays on?"
The answer:
YES!
Coming soon will be a discography page that will list Armen's entire recorded output to date in addition to unreleased recordings. Stay Connceted.
"Are there any other recordings that Armen plays on?"
The answer:
YES!
Coming soon will be a discography page that will list Armen's entire recorded output to date in addition to unreleased recordings. Stay Connceted.
Monday, April 10, 2006
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: Complete!
Armen has announced the completion of his score to the Fresno production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by The Artist's Repetory Theater. Info: please visit http://www.myspace.com/artfresno.
The score feature piano, strings and a choir and as Armen states "This music is definitely not Jazz." Sounds intersting...the play opens April 27th.
The score feature piano, strings and a choir and as Armen states "This music is definitely not Jazz." Sounds intersting...the play opens April 27th.
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Armen @ Tower Records
In addition to being able to purchase the CD Armen at Tower Records in Fresno, you can also listen to it at a listen station as well as overhead: The trio's CD is April's in-store play Jazz selection!
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Happy Birthday Armen!
Armen Nalbandian turns 28 years old today!
AND...
Armen has also been selected to participate in the exhibit 100 Faces of Fresno by artist Marcos Dorado. The exhibit will be on display at Fresno's City Hall in the fall of 2007. For more information on Marcos Dorado please visit marcosdorado.tripod.com.
AND...
Armen has also been selected to participate in the exhibit 100 Faces of Fresno by artist Marcos Dorado. The exhibit will be on display at Fresno's City Hall in the fall of 2007. For more information on Marcos Dorado please visit marcosdorado.tripod.com.
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
The Armen Nalbandian Experiment returns
On April 28th, The Armen Nalbandian "Experiment" will perform at Veni Vidi Vici starting at 11pm. The ensemble features Kevin Hill on bass and Ray Moore on drums. Armen plays the fender rhodes with this group.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Armenian Concert Information
Both Kevin Hill and Eva Scow have confirmed participation in the Rhythms of Art concert highlighting the work of Arshile Gorky. Armen has not yet confirmed whether or not he will be playing or just offering his compositions. An announcement with further details will be made soon.
Monday, April 03, 2006
Armen's Birthday
With Armen's birthday coming up this thursday, we thought that it would be interesting to list other jazz musicians that share this day of birth.
April 6:
Dorothy Donegan (1924-1998)
Charlie Rouse (1924-1988)
Randy Weston (1926)
Gerry Mulligan (1927-1996)
Andre Previn (1929)
Art Taylor (1929-1995)
Bill Hardman (1933-1990)
Gene Bertoncini (1937)
John Pizzarelli (1960)
April 6:
Dorothy Donegan (1924-1998)
Charlie Rouse (1924-1988)
Randy Weston (1926)
Gerry Mulligan (1927-1996)
Andre Previn (1929)
Art Taylor (1929-1995)
Bill Hardman (1933-1990)
Gene Bertoncini (1937)
John Pizzarelli (1960)
Gig cancellation
Armen has canceled the upcoming trio gig scheduled for April 7th at Veni Vidi Vici. The gig will be postponed for later in April.
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Armen and HipHop?
Armen and HipHop?
Armen continues to surprise his fans. A day after releasing Armen to a sold out audience, with two important concerts just a month away, last night Armen joined band mate Kevin Hill performed with Aesop from the world-renowned HipHop ensemble The Living Legends. The appearance was a benefit/fashion show for The Scully Brothers clothing stores. In addition to a drummer, Armen and Kevin joined Aesop on 6 improvised creations. Is there more Armen and HipHop collaborations in the works? Stay tuned.
Armen continues to surprise his fans. A day after releasing Armen to a sold out audience, with two important concerts just a month away, last night Armen joined band mate Kevin Hill performed with Aesop from the world-renowned HipHop ensemble The Living Legends. The appearance was a benefit/fashion show for The Scully Brothers clothing stores. In addition to a drummer, Armen and Kevin joined Aesop on 6 improvised creations. Is there more Armen and HipHop collaborations in the works? Stay tuned.
Saturday, April 01, 2006
The CD release concert
Many thanks to all of the audience members at the CD release concert. The concert marked the very first sold-out Rhythms of Art concert at the Fresno Art Museum. Many apologies to those that were turned away at the door as a result.
The CD Armen sold rapidly and the trio signed copies of it well into the evening. If you would like a copy of the CD signed, feel free to approach the members of the trio at any of the upcoming concerts.
The CD Armen sold rapidly and the trio signed copies of it well into the evening. If you would like a copy of the CD signed, feel free to approach the members of the trio at any of the upcoming concerts.