Background
Donelian, Armen was born on December 1, 1950 in New York City. Son of Khatchik Ohannes and Lillian (Sarkisian) Donelian.
pianist university professor jazz musician
Donelian, Armen was born on December 1, 1950 in New York City. Son of Khatchik Ohannes and Lillian (Sarkisian) Donelian.
Artists certified, Westchester Conservatory Music, 1968; Bachelor in Music, Columbia University, 1972; studies with, Carl Bamberger, Ludmila Ulehla, Harold Seletsky, Richard Beirach.
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.
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.
Member American Federation Musicians (local 802), Steinway Affiliated Artist.