CHIPS
Sean Noonan-drums, Aram Bajakian-guitar

“Sometimes subtle, sometimes disintegrating, sometimes a risky improvisational gamble, never pristine, more satisfying than potato chips, and unlike the soundtrack to any cop show I’ve ever seen, Chips kicks your ass, turns your head and makes you laugh.”
-Fred Grand

Brooklyn based drummer Sean Noonan, the engine room behind crazy free-grunge-jazz, throws down some musical chips of his own collaborating with the highly versatile/spontaneously driven guitarists Aram Bajakian. CHIPS is the duo’s first album release and is more of an idea than an actual band. Each track uses a unique sound derived from Armenian folk music, punk/jazz, and interactions with computer music programs. One minute listeners can be reminded of the Sex Pistols, the next, Willy Nelson, and the next of Varese thus producing a diverse collage of sounds. On two tracks the duet invites an assortment of friends, Jim Pugliese (drums) who holds a special place in the New York downtown musical circle where he brings his accumulated wisdom with the new generation of improvisers. Fans of THE HUB will welcome the contributions of Dan Magay (saxophone), whilst the insatiably funky bass of Thierno Camara locks the group into an irresistible groove guaranteed to satisfy African roots listeners and beyond. .

“Chips” is available in record stores and can be ordered at http://www.noonansmusic.com

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