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...
by Dan Yessian | Jan 17, 2024 | Armenian Culture, Music
With all due respect to one of my favorite Armenian composers, Aram Khachaturian… we decided to rearrange his famous “Sabre Dance”. While it may be unorthodox, I hope it doesn’t cause any offense to the genius behind the music. Our only objective was the spirit of...
by Dan Yessian | Jan 4, 2024 | Armenian Culture, Music
How much do you know about these cats? These three Armenian musicians have made their mark on music history. From Symphonies, to Hard Rock, and Modern Jazz… Aram Khachaturian, Derek Sherinian, and Tigran Hamasyan will surprise you if you’re not familiar with their...
by Dan Yessian | Dec 28, 2023 | Interviews, Music
2024 is upon us…2023 is now just another year in the books. Where have we been, and where are we going? Can we find a way to put aside our differences and come together with love and acceptance? Herbie Russ, Susan Calloway, Sonia Lee, Bill Wandel, Ohad Wilner and I...
