- Armen Nalbandian
Infobox Musical artist
Name = Armen Nalbandian
Img_capt = Armen Nalbandian at the Fresno Art Museum
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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
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Born = birth date and age|1978|4|06
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Origin =Manchester, England
Instrument =piano, fender rhodes
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Genre =jazz free jazz electronic music classical music experimental music
Occupation =performer composer bandleader artist-in-residence artistic director
Years_active = 1996 - present
Label =Blacksmith Brother Music ,Noise Boutique ,
Associated_acts = The Armen Nalbandian Trio
Influences =John Hicks
URL = [http://www.armennalbandian.com www.armennalbandian.com]
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Notable_instruments =piano, fender rhodes, "prepared" fender rhodes Armen Nalbandian (b.1978 in Manchester, England) is a
jazz pianist ,composer & humanitarian.Music
In addition to the piano, he has been known to perform on the prepared
Fender Rhodes mechanical piano, and contributes to produce jazz, improvised and experimental music inCalifornia . Nalbandian is the composer of over 600 works in addition to having led more than 20 different ensembles in the past few years. Nalbandian's compositions have included music for his trio, string quartets, orchestral music, music for theater, Armenian folk music, and "game pieces." His primary ensemble is the Armen Nalbandian Trio. From2004-2008 , Nalbandian served as the Musical DirectorArtist-in-Residence of the Fresno Art Museum, and curator of the Rhythms of Art. Nalbandian is also the Artistic Director of the F.O.R.M. (Festival of Resurrected Music). Nalbandian is a protegee of pianist John Hicks and has performed with Billy Higgins and Han Bennink. Nalbandian is the founder of Blacksmith Brother Music.Activism
Nalbandian has frequently used his position as a musician to perform many humanitarian services. Nalbandian has raised thousands of dollars in aid for the victims of Hurricane Katrina by way of many benefit concerts. Nalbandian has also raised money for organizations as diverse as The United Way, The Red Cross, the ONE Campaign, Habitat for Humanity, The American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Research and The Relay for Life Foundation, among others. [ [http://www.fresnofamous.com/armen_nalbandian_more_than_a_musician Armen Nalbandian: More than a Musician | Fresno Famous ] ]
Partial Discography
*"Armen" (2006)
*"Manchester Born" (2007)
*"Young King Get Their Heads Cut Off" (2007)References
External links
* [http://www.armennalbandian.com/ Armen Nalbandian]
* [http://www.myspace.com/armennalbandian Armen Nalbandian Myspace]
* [http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=14474 Armen Nalbandian raises fund for New Orleans]
* [http://fresnoundercurrent.net/node/722 ARMEN NALBANDIAN - Defying Genres and Confronting the Situation in New Orleans!]
* [http://www.fresnofamous.com/armen_nalbandian_more_than_a_musician Armen Nalbandian-More Than a Musician]
* [http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=18593 Armen Nalbandian performs John Zorn's Masada]
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