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Cassaundra-Acoustic-EP
An Armenian Trilogy
I See Wings by Kenny Watson
Bless This Christmas
An Armenian Trilogy Duet for Violin & Piano
Colored Love Single by Cassaundra
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An Unexpected Featured Guest
Life is often stranger than fiction. People ask me If my stories are fictitious. I assure you, they are all 100% true. My band and I used to play all sorts of gigs back in the days; Weddings, Bar-Mitzvahs, and various dinners. We were often the band of choice, as we...
Am I a real singer?
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...
To Sing or Not to Sing
“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...
What is Stride Piano?
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...
This Interview Blew My Mind | Emmet Cohen
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...
A Fresh Twist on Khachaturian’s Sabre Dance
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...
These Armenian Musicians Have Made Their Mark on Music History
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...
Our Story of ‘When You Wish Upon A Star
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...
Rediscovering a Holiday Gem: ‘Bless This Christmas’ Revisited
During this Christmas season I decided it was time to dust off an old song I had written some 20 years ago. It's titled, "Bless This Christmas". I co-wrote this one with Danny Beckerman, an Australian composer who resided at Yessian Music for a couple of years. Our...
Dynamo Joe: The Hero and the Cost of Glory in American Football
I’ve never been a sports guy- especially football - but I felt compelled to write this little ditty. A crowd stands up every time a man is beat to the ground. A mountain of people pile on top of him with the intent to crush his body. The man gets carried off and the...
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Cassaundra-Acoustic-EP
An Armenian Trilogy
I See Wings by Kenny Watson
Bless This Christmas
Colored Love Single by Cassaundra
An Armenian Trilogy Duet for Violin & Piano
Fire Single - Cassaundra
From Time to Time
Cassaundra - Gold
Ring Around the Moon
