A skilled pianist whose style and voicings are influenced most by Bill Evans, Armen Donelian puts his own musical personality in his explorations of modern mainstream jazz. Donelian, who also works as an educator, has led to more than ten CDs in his career thus far of which Oasis is a good example of his work. Teamed with bassist David Clark and drummer George Schuller, Donelian mostly explores his own harmonically sophisticated originals plus a straightforward rendition of John Lewis' "Django," and an offbeat but successful choice in "Sunrise, Sunset." His interplay with his sidemen gives the other musicians opportunities to influence his musical directions and the three players often seem to think like one.

– Scott Yanow, All Music Guide (2008)

ARMEN DONELIAN TRIO with DAVID CLARK and GEORGE SCHULLER

Castle Street Cafe
10 Castle Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230

7:30PM-10:30PM

Reservations: (413) 528-5244