Armen Donelian

Armen Hrant Donelian (born December 1, 1950) is a jazz pianist, composer, educator and author. Donelian was classically trained at the Westchester Conservatory of Music in White Plains, New York. He has appeared since 1975 as a featured soloist and bandleader, and with an array of jazz musicians, including Sonny Rollins, in international venues. A composer of over 100 works reflecting Classical, Middle Eastern and jazz influences, Donelian has produced 13 albums. He has received multiple awards as a Fulbright Senior Scholar and Specialist and an NEA Jazz Fellow. An educator at several New York institutions for 30 years, including The New School and William Paterson University, Donelian is also the author of Training The Ear Vol. 1 & 2 and offers master classes at leading throughout the world. A graduate of Columbia University and private student of Michael Pollon, Carl Bamberger, Ludmila Ulehla, Harold Seletsky and Richie Beirach, Donelian is the co-founder with Marc Mommaas of the Hudson Jazz Workshop.

Fresh Start - 2022-04-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Sayat‐Nova: Songs of My Ancestors - 2014-04-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Leapfrog - 2011-09-13T00:00:00.000000Z

All or Nothing at All - 2006-04-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Grand Ideas, Vol. 3: Full Moon Music - 2005-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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