Acclaimed Pianist Armen Donelian | Inquiry, His 15th Album & a Four-Year Creative Journey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Armen Donelian, discussing his remarkable 2026 album Inquiry. With Inquiry, Donelian takes another bold creative step on his 15th album, released by Sunnyside Records. The project is the result of a four-year studio process that was carefully conceived, patiently developed and painstakingly executed — ultimately becoming one of the most distinctive and introspective recordings of his long career.
The story behind the album is just as fascinating as the music.
Inquiry began as a series of…
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