Armen Chakmakian

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Armen Chakmakian
Armen Chakmakian

Armen Chakmakian (born Glendale, California) is an American musician, composer, recording artist, and producer. Formerly the keyboardist for the GRAMMY award-winning band Shadowfax, their 1992 CD, "Esperanto" was nominated for a Best New Age Album GRAMMY Award. He has released two solo albums on his label TruArt Records: "Ceremonies" (1998); "Caravans" (2004). Two tracks from Ceremonies, Gypsy Rain and Distant Lands, also appear on the famed "Buddha Bar" and "Buddha Bar IV" compilation albums, respectively.

Armen's albums also feature world-renowned oudist and composer John Bilezikjian as well as Djivan Gasparyan

He continues to compose and perform his own concerts as well as other artists and productions. In 2006 Armen toured South America with Cirque du Soleil's show, Saltimbanco.

[edit] See also

List of Armenian-Americans

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