Recognition
1978 “Best Pianist” recognition at the Liepāja music festival with the Talvorik band
1985 Second place at the All-Union composers competition for the jazz trio composition “Sketch”
1985 “The Discovery of the Year" recognition at the Autumn Rhythms Jazz Festival in Leningrad (Saint Petersburg)
1987 Winner at the USSR Performing Arts Competition in Moscow (лауреат VIII всесоюзного конкурсы артистов эстрады)
1991 (Nov.) Rated “The Jazz Pick of the Week” by LA Weekly
2000 Best jazz fusion album at the Armenian Music Awards in Los Angeles for “Out of Standards”
2021 Commendation from the Mayor Paula Devine, presented in recognition of outstanding and prominent work in the film and entertainment industry as a well-regarded composer
2021 Certificate of recognition from the 24th annual Arpa International Film Festival presented for efforts in raising awareness of the heroic, humanitarian actions that saved countless lives during the Armenian Genocide
2022 Commendation from the Mayor Ardy Kassakhian presented in recognition of outstanding work and diligent effort in organizing the 2022 Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event
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