by Dan Yessian | Apr 22, 2024 | Armenian Genocide
April 24th is the day of remembrance for the Armenian Genocide. We’re observing the day by presenting a solemn rendition of “The Freedom”, the first movement of An Armenian Trilogy as performed by Associate Concertmaster Kimberly Kennedy of the Detroit Symphony...
by Dan Yessian | Mar 27, 2024 | Business of Music, Music
I’ve recorded my own voice thousands of times over the course of my career. Does that make me a “real singer”? Or is that just “fake news”? You tell me. Click this link to check out my rendition of the classic “Pure Imagination,” and my entree into being a...
by Dan Yessian | Mar 19, 2024 | Business of Music, Music
“I thought it was a dangerous idea since I’ve never sung anything for serious consideration during my career,” Dan Yessian laughed. That is the question I faced when my producer, Ohad Wilner, said I should sing our cover of “Pure Imagination”. So Yessian sang. I hope...
by Dan Yessian | Feb 27, 2024 | Business of Music, Interviews, Music
What is the definition of the word “stride”? “To walk with long steps, with vigor” So how does it apply to the piano? There are many pianists who’ve incorporated that word into their technique and performance. Names like Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, and Fats Waller...
by Dan Yessian | Feb 22, 2024 | Interviews, Music
Here I’m talking to Emmet Cohen: a master pianist, educator, and a walking encyclopedia of jazz. I found him to be fascinating beyond words because the man is not all about himself…it’s about the music, the people, and the joy of sharing. I think you’ll find our...
