The New School Presents ARMEN DONELIAN and MARC MOMMAAS at University of the Streets

Their deeply intuitive connection is its own reward. - Downbeat

ARMEN DONELIAN is a Fulbright Senior Scholar, graduate of Columbia University and composer of over 90 works. He has produced eleven recordings for the Sunnyside, Playscape, Odin and Atlas labels and appeared on many others. Donelian has performed internationally since 1975 as a solo artist, bandleader and sideman with such jazz legends as Sonny Rollins, Mongo Santamaria and Chet Baker. A faculty member of the New School Jazz Program for 23 years, Donelian has written two books on jazz ear training and conducted master classes at major conservatories and universities around the world....

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Their deeply intuitive connection is its own reward. - Downbeat

ARMEN DONELIAN is a Fulbright Senior Scholar, graduate of Columbia University and composer of over 90 works. He has produced eleven recordings for the Sunnyside, Playscape, Odin and Atlas labels and appeared on many others. Donelian has performed internationally since 1975 as a solo artist, bandleader and sideman with such jazz legends as Sonny Rollins, Mongo Santamaria and Chet Baker. A faculty member of the New School Jazz Program for 23 years, Donelian has written two books on jazz ear training and conducted master classes at major conservatories and universities around the world.

MARC MOMMAAS was born and raised in Holland. He has received several awards and grants, including the William H. Borden Award from the Manhattan School of Music where he earned a Masters Degrees in Jazz Performance under a full scholarship. Mommaas frequently tours Europe as a sideman, co-leader and with his own band.

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