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Armen Donelian

Born: 1950

For fifty years, pianist, composer and Fulbright Scholar ARMEN DONELIAN has distinguished himself in 25 countries as a performer, recording artist, producer, educator and with his published writings. Donelian’s music is a distinctive blend of influences including his Armenian origin, his Classical technique, and his association with some of the biggest names in Jazz. And, according to Metronom, he achieves this fusion “in such a natural way that one can tell it’s a master’s work.”

As a child, Armen absorbed the sound of Armenian, Turkish, Greek and Middle Eastern music at social gatherings and from records his father played at home.

Inquiry

By Armen Donelian

Label: Sunnyside Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Beyond; Somewhere; Blue in Green; Dark Moon (Lune Noire); What Is; Inverted Reality; Petite Triste; Weeping Willow; Too Soon Gone; Aqua Reminiscence.

New Music From Conrad Herwig, Early Times, Jorge Torrecillas And More

by Bob Osborne
July 23, 2026

This selection of tracks from new releases charts a vivid course through the expansive world of contemporary jazz and avant-garde improvisation, seamlessly blending fiery genre fusions with deep, atmospheric explorations. From the vibrant, polyrhythmic energy of Latin-infused big bands to the stark, boundary-pushing textures of free improvisation and cross-cultural instrumentation, the music constantly shifts between structured ...

Cento Threeo, Kat Gang, Sylvia Brooks, Leigh Pilzer, Armen Donelian, The Miggy Augmented Orchestra & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
June 29, 2026

This broadcast celebrates the beginning of Summer with new music from Cento Threeo, Kat Gang, Sylvia Brooks, Leigh Pilzer, Armen Donelian and the Miggy Augmented Orchestra, plus birthday shoutouts to Irene Higginbotham (Good Morning Heartache), Jaimie Branch, Amy Shook, Brianna Thomas, Monika Herzig, Sasha Berliner, Chenxi Pan, Alicia Olatuja, Dominique Eade, Tamuz Nissim, Migiwa Miyajima and ...

Yusef Lateef, Tito Puente, Jr., Hindy Bare, Chris Madsen & Tierney Sutton

by Joe Dimino
June 7, 2026

Episode 961 of Neon Jazz opens with pure elegance and chemistry, featuring the title track from Spring, the stunning 2026 release by the acclaimed duo of vocalist Tierney Sutton and pianist Tamir Handelman. Their artistry sets the tone for a journey through some of the most compelling sounds in modern jazz today. From there, we dive ...

Armen Donelian Crafts A Unique Pianistic Perspective On 'Inquiry,' Set For June 5 Release By Sunnyside Records

April 26, 2026

Ever restless, pianist-composer Armen Donelian takes yet another bold creative turn with Inquiry, his 15th album, to be released June 5 on Sunnyside Records. The result of a four-year, carefully conceived and painstakingly executed studio process, the album is a haunting and introspective work with no real precedent in Donelian’s long career. Beginning life as an ...

Eugene McDaniels, Catherine Russell and April Varner

by Jerome Wilson
April 15, 2026

This episode features a segment on the changing music of singer-songwriter Eugene McDaniels in the 1960s. It also includes music from April Varner, Matthew Shipp, and Catherine Russell.Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Allan Harris ...

Stargazer

By Armen Donelian

Label: Sunnyside Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Stargazer; Free at Last; Southern Belle; Love's Endless Spin; Monday; Silence Afternoon; Queen of Light

Armen Donelian, The Birdland Big Band, Brandon Suarez and Dave Douglas

by Joe Dimino
September 21, 2025

We kick off the 924th episode of Neon Jazz with none other than New York's own jazz titan Dave Douglas, showcasing music from his brand-new 2025 release Alloy. From there, the journey takes us straight into the spirited sounds of The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band, setting the tone for an hour packed with discovery ...

Pianist-Composer Armen Donelian Underscores His Jazz Legacy With A New Reissue Of 'Stargazer,' His 1981 Debut, By Sunnyside Records On October 3

August 7, 2025

Produced when pianist-composer Armen Donelian was not yet 30 years old, Stargazer—his debut recording as a leader—was released in 1981 on an indie Japanese record label and only available elsewhere as a hard-to-find import. Until now, that is. On October 3, Donelian’s longtime label Sunnyside Records will reissue Stargazer, a stunning and remarkably assured trio date ...