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Armen Donelian

Armen Donelian - (PRESALE 6/5/26) Inquiry (CD) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

Armen Donelian - (PRESALE 6/5/26) Inquiry (CD) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

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    Artist: Armen Donelian Format: CD Release Date: 6/5/2026 

    Label: Sunnyside
    Vendor: Sunnyside Communications, INC
    Distributor: AMPED
    UPC: 016728404020
    Genre: Jazz
    Release Date: 6/5/2026
    Product ID: SYS4040.2
    Weight: .13 lb

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Description

As a leader, Donelian has composed over 90-100 works and produced more than a dozen critically acclaimed albums for labels such as Sunnyside, Playscape, Odin, and Atlas, including "Stargazer," "A Reverie: Solo Piano," "Secrets," "Mystic Heights," "Full Moon Music," and "Oasis." His projects often explore Armenian and Middle Eastern themes, notably his work with reedman Souren Baronian on "Positively Armenian" and his role in Ara Dinkjian's group Night Ark, which blended jazz with Middle Eastern modalities. Critics have praised albums like "Leapfrog" for balancing compositional complexity with collective improvisational freedom, underscoring his reputation as a consummate modern jazz musician. Parallel to his performing career, Donelian is a prominent educator. Since the 1980s he has taught at The New School's jazz program and at William Paterson University, and he has given clinics and master classes worldwide, including work as a Fulbright Scholar in Armenia. He is the author of several influential pedagogy texts, notably "Training the Ear, Vol. 1," which has been published in multiple languages and used internationally in ear‑training curricula. Through his playing, compositions, and teaching, Donelian occupies a distinctive place in contemporary jazz, uniting rigorous craft with cross‑cultural musical insight.

    Tracks
    Credits

    1 Beyond
    2 Somewhere
    3 Blue in Green
    4 Dark Moon (Lune Noire)What Is
    5 Inverted Reality
    6 Petite Triste
    7 Weeping Willow
    8 Too Soon Gone
    9 Aqua Reminiscence

  • Media Condition: Mint (M)
  • Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
  • Format: CD
  • Genre: JAZZ
  • Format Type: CD
  • Released: 06/05/2026

Condition Ratings & Details

NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.

NOTE: Images may not be exact. Please refer to the description to determine whether the images are Actual Photos or Photos Not Actual. New records will likely use generic web photos to represent the product.

Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

  • PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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