James Armstrong
“...He has a firm grasp of the sheer power of Monk, often slamming the keys to create a shattering dissonance...he understands the rhythmic complexities of Cecil Taylor and the intellectualism of Andrew Hill. He has used these strong influences to create a personal style, always saving room for the purity of his own fingers on the keys. It is through his touch, his feel for the instrument that he achieves his individual power...”
-Stefan Zeniuk, Jazz Now Interactive, July 2002
Zhong Wen and Portrait of Yoko © 2009 by James David Armstrong, Jr. (BMI). All rights reserved.
Digital image / album cover 'A Letter' by Hiroko Sakai, used with permission. http://www.hirokosakaifineart.com/
Robert's Return © 2010 by James David Armstrong, Jr. (BMI). All rights reserved. YouTube videos courtesy RWH Triad: Robert Houtman, drums; Carl Herder, bass; David Copeland, guitar. http://www.rwhthejazztriad.com/fr_home.cfm
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June 18, 2010
New Audiophile-Grade Downloads by Pianist / Composer James Armstrong
Primary Instrument
Piano
Willing to teach
Intermediate to advanced
Credentials/Background
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara (1979). California teacher credential. Accepting highly motivated adult piano students in the South Bay. Please write for information - James Armstrong Music
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