Armen NalbandianTumblr (3.0; @armennalbandian)http://www.armennalbandian.com/As an artist, especially one that improvises for a living,...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4cerg7acJ1qzxuqno1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>As an artist, especially one that improvises for a living, it’s hard to hold performances as sacred…they escape before you have a moment to realize what actually happened. </p> <p>I have been blessed to share the stage with many amazing artists. Communicating via one’s art is a very powerful gift and sometimes that fleeting moment is just…perfect. </p> <p>Having the opportunity to perform on stage with Dave Chappelle at Yoshi’s, twice, once this past summer (in Oakland) and again at the beginning of this year (in SF) are two such moments. Just the two of us riffing off each other…improvising. </p> <p>Yeah, the shows were sacred to me and that’s why I don’t discuss them much, but more than anything they were fun; and that’s all they needed to be. </p> <p>Armen</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/23442954080http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/23442954080Sun, 20 May 2012 15:35:40 -0700Adam Yaunch (August 5, 1964 – May 4, 2012) Deeply saddened but...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3klf08Bpt1qzxuqno1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Adam Yaunch (August 5, 1964 – May 4, 2012)</p> <p>Deeply saddened but how awesome was it that we all got to experience his gift…WE were all blessed</p> <p>Licensed to Ill was the first music I ever owned, and I wore that album out! I think we all did!!</p> <p>Forever MCA!</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/22473803580http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/22473803580Fri, 04 May 2012 15:06:00 -0700This is one of my favorite times of year…baseball is in...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3b4o9Vm2n1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is one of my favorite times of year…baseball is in full swing, and the NBA playoffs have begun! </p> <p>So, to add all the early summer time fun; my label, Blacksmith Brother Music and I have been working towards launching our Archival Series. We have created this platform as a means to release material that was recorded earlier in my career. If we end up launching it, you should see the release of quite a bit of unreleased material including live recordings, and music with various ensembles I’ve led over the years. This is a very exciting new chapter for the label as I continue to work towards completing my next album. More on that soon.</p> <p>sending love xoxo</p> <p>Armen</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/22136314681http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/22136314681Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:26:00 -0700Bitches Brew Decks from Western Edition Skateboarding ltd to 100...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2otyhIdbz1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Bitches Brew Decks from Western Edition Skateboarding</p> <p>ltd to 100 sets of 4 decks</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/21332934363http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/21332934363Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:27:53 -0700Happy 70th Birthday to one of the world’s greatest...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nwnsOVOV1qzxuqno1_r1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>Happy 70th Birthday to one of the world’s greatest musicians & artists (and fellow aries)</p> <p>Han Bennink</p> <p>A few years back Han & I performed a concert of duets. This past August, we released a live recording of duets entitled <a href="http://armennalbandian.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Coup de Grace.</a> </p> <p>There are no words to represent the absolute GENIUS Han brings to his work, on all platforms. I am blessed for having the pleasure of sharing the stage with him.</p> <p>If you’re in NY, Han is performing a few birthday concerts tomorrow and on the 21st. In addition, our friends at WKCR, on the campus of Columbia University, are hosting a 5-day marathon birthday broadcast of Han’s work. </p> <p>Listen, then listen some more! Also, check out the article on Han’s birthday at <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2012/04/17/150810646/kickin-it-with-han-bennink" target="_blank">NPR’s A Blog Supreme</a>. </p> <p>Happy Birthday Han!</p> <p>-AN</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/21315000433http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/21315000433Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:28:00 -0700Happy Jackie Robinson Day Today is 65th Anniversary of Jackie...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2jl3dPzWy1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Happy Jackie Robinson Day</p> <p>Today is 65th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s MLB debut</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/21174388797http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/21174388797Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:28:24 -0700Dior Homme <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m289v4iSAN1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dior Homme</p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br/></span></span></p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br/></span></span></p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/20793810158http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/20793810158Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:52:16 -0700Michael Jordan X Converse Limited Edition Signed Commemorative...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22wytm7Q41qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Michael Jordan X Converse Limited Edition Signed Commemorative Pack</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/20614227608http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/20614227608Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:25:00 -0700Photo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22wltRR7B1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/20613800287http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/20613800287Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:17:00 -0700Supreme x Nike SB Dunks so dope!<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1one0xDE01qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Supreme x Nike SB Dunks</p> <p>so dope!</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/20159481873http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/20159481873Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:32:24 -0700Louis Vuitton / Marc Jacobs by Rizzoli The official publication...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m13os6DGSs1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Louis Vuitton / Marc Jacobs</p> <p>by Rizzoli</p> <p>The official publication released in conjunction with the current exhibition at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris. </p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/19536321552http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/19536321552Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:52:54 -0700For the next time you’re in Tokyo: DOVER STREET MARKET...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m11tn9X8s31qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>For the next time you’re in Tokyo:</p> <p>DOVER STREET MARKET GINZA<br/>COMME des GARÇONS</p> <p>Ginza Komatsu West<br/>6-9-5 Ginza<br/>Chuo-ku Tokyo</p> <p>Tel : +81-3-3407-2684</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/19473366271http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/19473366271Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:42:45 -0700Alber Elbaz, Lanvin published by Steidldangin <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0xvj52z3S1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Alber Elbaz, Lanvin</p> <p>published by Steidldangin </p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/19351958356http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/19351958356Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:33:05 -0700Supreme x Comme de Garcons<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0xut72aUY1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Supreme x Comme de Garcons</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/19351356459http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/19351356459Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:17:00 -0700Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton: Women’s Fall-Winter,...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0kyreon2r1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton: Women’s Fall-Winter, ready-to-wear 2013 PFW</p> <p>beautiful!!!!!</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/18956920764http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/18956920764Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:14:02 -0800KAWS for IKEPOD Horizon Watch<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0j52xTNjf1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>KAWS for IKEPOD</p> <p>Horizon Watch</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/18910778753http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/18910778753Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:35:00 -0800Junya Watanabe x Brooks Brothers.<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0j5i4VjED1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span class="Apple-style-span">Junya Watanabe x Brooks Brothers.</span></p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/18911145989http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/18911145989Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:44:00 -0800Skagway high top sneaker for Spring/Summer 2012 visvim<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m07zgqDn4H1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Skagway high top sneaker for Spring/Summer 2012</p> <p>visvim</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/18559709955http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/18559709955Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:00:26 -0800The Boston Duffel Givenchy<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m07zd7wA3q1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Boston Duffel</p> <p>Givenchy</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/18559631070http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/18559631070Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:58:00 -0800Python Rantus Orlato Flat Christian Louboutin<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m054p6wzIL1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Python Rantus Orlato Flat</span></p> <p><span>Christian Louboutin</span></p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/18484176333http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/18484176333Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:00:42 -0800